NatWest Group
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business Feb 13, 2026, 10:39 AM
NatWest profits soar to £7.7 billion amid increased staff bonuses - NatWest Group reported a pre-tax profit of £7.7 billion for 2025, a 24.4% increase from the previous year.
- The rise in profits was attributed to new customer acquisitions, including the integration of Sainsbury's Bank.
- The banking group aims to maintain its growth trajectory and has set ambitious future targets.
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business Feb 7, 2026, 9:55 AM
NatWest clinches £2.7 billion deal to acquire wealth manager Evelyn - NatWest has reached an agreement to acquire Evelyn Partners for £2.7 billion, strengthening its presence in the wealth management sector.
- Evelyn Partners, which rebranded in 2022, manages approximately £69 billion in assets and offers diverse financial services.
- This strategic acquisition, NatWest's first since returning to private ownership, is expected to enhance the bank's fee income and market competitiveness.
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business Feb 6, 2026, 5:18 PM
Barclays and NatWest expect record profits amid UK banking boom - Barclays is expected to report a pre-tax profit of £9 billion for 2025, an increase from £8.1 billion in 2024.
- NatWest is forecasted to report a profit of £7.5 billion for the year, up from £6.2 billion in the previous year.
- The UK banking sector shows the best performance since the financial crisis, though concerns about potential political scrutiny on bank profits persist.
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business Feb 5, 2026, 11:32 AM
NatWest closes over 30 branches as banking shifts online - NatWest plans to close over 30 branches this year and next as part of a shift towards digital banking.
- The closures are influenced by increasing demand for mobile and online services among customers.
- The move indicates a significant change in how banking services are provided and reflects broader industry trends.
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business Dec 1, 2025, 12:34 PM
NatWest invests in fintech start-up Bourn to help SMEs - NatWest Group is acquiring a minority stake in Bourn, a fintech focused on SME funding.
- Bourn's Flexible Trade Account aims to simplify access to cash flow solutions for small businesses.
- This investment illustrates NatWest's commitment to innovation and support for SMEs in the changing financial landscape.
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business Nov 28, 2025, 12:56 PM
WTW aims to acquire NatWest's pensions platform Cushon - WTW is negotiating to acquire Cushon, a workplace pensions platform owned by NatWest Group.
- Cushon manages £3.7 billion in assets and serves around 650,000 members.
- The sale reflects NatWest's strategy to refocus on core priorities after divesting from government ownership.
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