Spanish bank has since raised €7bn from sale of Polish stake as it pivots from Europe to Americas
Deal with Vienna-based Erste Group cuts exposure to country with few connections to Spanish bank’s biggest markets
Swiss lender’s market capitalisation has been hit harder by US tariffs than Spanish rival
Spanish lender will shut 95 of its 444 branches as it explores strategic options for British business
Police to probe incoming chief accounting officer over alleged misappropriation of funds at former employer
Talks last year came as the British high street lender takes a robust approach to growth ahead of government exit
Spanish lender says it faces competitive environment in market where future of its business remains in doubt
Plus, Thames Water advisers make a windfall in utility’s restructuring and EQT’s plan for a big hire falls through
Ana Botín is building the Spanish bank’s US arm though its future in the UK is less certain
Exit comes as Spanish group reviews UK operations
On top of finding a buyer, putting a laggard business up for sale will raise questions over the bank’s ‘core’ markets model
Spanish group reviewing its presence in the country as returns lag other markets
Provision made after court decision last month on mis-selling of car loans
Profits drop in British business as one of Spanish bank’s biggest markets emerges as a trouble spot
Spanish bank posts record quarterly results but UK stands out as weak spot
ShinyHunters group is advertising data it says includes account details of 30mn customers
Fraud warning ahead of Euros tournament
MP highlights scale of lenders’ ‘unanticipated income’ in 2023, but acknowledges some progress towards better savings rates for consumers
Shares almost 50% higher over past 12 months to a six-year high
Proxy adviser ISS raises threat of potential revolt at Spanish lender’s AGM
Santander and HSBC worked on Petroperú bond issuance despite its record of Amazon oil spills
Spanish bank increases dividend 50% and unveils €1.5bn share buyback
Spanish bank predicts profitability gains this year despite slowing global economy
Moves follow similar action by HSBC and Halifax
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