Standard Chartered cuts equities division and 2,200 jobs

The banking giant’s share price has jumped 2.9 per cent as it details loss-makers it intends to strip.

Transact prepares for float after sale falls through

Flotation is most appropriate exit strategy for the business, says CEO Ian Taylor. 

CEBR: London slump to drive UK house price decline in 2015

CEBR analysts have forecast UK house prices to fall 0.6 per cent in 2015, led by a 3.3 per cent fall in London.

Rathbones hires ex-Brewin Dolphin director to head new Glasgow office

Rathbone Investment Management has hired Angus Kerr, formerly of Brewin Dolphin, to lead its new Glasgow office.

Leeds becomes the latest lender to increase proc fees

Brokers to receive an extra 3 basis points.

Fleet Mortgages opens its doors for lending

New buy-to-let lender is now accepting applications for business.

Virgin and Skipton increase proc fees

Virgin Money will now pay 0.45 per cent to brokers, while Skipton BS has increased fees to 0.4 per cent for residential deals.