Banking reform

Credit Suisse has allowed the morally bankrupt to steal from the poor for too long | Joseph Stiglitz
How many exposés will it take for Switzerland and other countries to change their laws on banking secrecy, says Joseph Stiglitz, a Nobel laureate in economics
Joseph Stiglitz
21, Feb, 2022 @5:00 PM

The Credit Suisse leaks expose an industry that has got away with too much for too long | Prem Sikka
I won’t be holding my breath for government action or an UK inquiry into its actions – or into any other bank for that matter, says banking expert Prem Sikka
Prem Sikka
21, Feb, 2022 @2:17 PM

Crooks, kleptocrats and crises: a timeline of Credit Suisse scandals
A string of controversies have beset Switzerland’s second-largest lender, including Japanese ‘shredding party’ and US sub-prime fraud
Kalyeena Makortoff and David Pegg
21, Feb, 2022 @2:00 PM

Revealed: Credit Suisse leak unmasks criminals, fraudsters and corrupt politicians
Massive leak reveals Swiss bank’s accounts have been used by an array of high-risk clients over several decades
David Pegg, Kalyeena Makortoff, Martin Chulov, Paul Lewis and Luke Harding
20, Feb, 2022 @5:00 PM

Credit Suisse leak raises painful questions for the bank
Analysis: Bosses will have to prove their aversion to dubious wealthy clients if they are to regain trust of markets and regulators
Kalyeena Makortoff Banking correspondent
20, Feb, 2022 @5:00 PM

What is the Suisse secrets leak and why are we publishing it?
Banking secrecy is an issue of global public interest that can have a profound impact on the world’s poorest
Paul Lewis Head of investigations
20, Feb, 2022 @5:00 PM

Javid and Osborne ‘lobbied to reduce mis-selling payouts to small business’
Independent review finds City regulator changed compensation rules after pressure from UK banks
Jasper Jolly
14, Dec, 2021 @5:53 PM

Bank of England warns of crackdown on financing linked to climate risk
Tougher regulation means banks and insurers face extra audits and capital rules for unsustainable assets
Kalyeena Makortoff Banking correspondent
28, Oct, 2021 @2:20 PM

New Zealand loan holders launch legal action to force Australian-owned banks to refund fees
Amount sought from ANZ and the Commonwealth Bank-owned ASB could be in excess of $100m
Ben Butler
29, Sep, 2021 @4:53 AM

UK banks’ support for deforestation firms topped £900m last year
MP leads call for amendment to environment bill to root out illegal deforestation from supply chains
Fiona Harvey Environment correspondent
26, May, 2021 @5:19 AM

Banking regulations to be reviewed after winding down of Wyelands Bank
Bank of England governor says there could be lessons to be learned regarding rules around acquisitions
Phillip Inman
24, May, 2021 @8:00 PM

Greensill lobbying row: FCA mulls ‘restrictions’ on financial system
Regulator to review mechanism that allowed now collapsed bank to operate in UK without a licence
Rupert Neate
12, May, 2021 @6:15 PM
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