NatWest CEO Says AI Will Take Over Some Existing Banking Roles

NatWest CEO Paul Thwaite said artificial intelligence (AI) is going to change the bank's workforce, though he didn't say whether it would reduce the size, Finextra reported Friday (June 19).

PYMNTS • Jun 19, 2026

Here's why Barclays, NatWest, Lloyds shares are pumping this week

UK banking stocks jumped to multi-month highs this week as investors cheered the US-Iran ceasefire deal and waited for the latest Bank of England interest rate decision. NatWest share price jumped to 638p, its highest level since February 9 this year, and 26% above its lowest point in March.

Invezz • Jun 18, 2026

5 Relatively Secure And Cheap Dividend Stocks, Yields Up To 8% (June 2026)

This article is part of our monthly series where we highlight five large-cap, relatively safe, dividend-paying companies offering significant discounts to their historical norms. We go over our filtering process to select just five conservative DGI stocks from more than 7,500 companies that are traded on U.S. exchanges, including OTC networks. In addition to the primary list that yields 4.2%, we present two other groups of five DGI stocks each, from moderate to high yields of up to 8%.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 6, 2026

NatWest Group plc (NWG) Presents at Goldman Sachs 30th Annual European Financials Conference 2026 Transcript

NatWest Group plc (NWG) Presents at Goldman Sachs 30th Annual European Financials Conference 2026 Transcript

Seeking Alpha • Jun 4, 2026

13 Lucky Dogs: June Graham Value All-Stars (GVAS)

The June GVAS portfolio highlights 13 'safer,' fair-priced large-cap value stocks with strong dividend yields and positive free cash flow margins. Top ten GVAS stocks are forecasted to deliver average net gains of 39.68% by June 2027, with yields ranging from 7.9% to 16.46%. Energy and financial sectors dominate the highest-yielding, lowest-priced GVAS, with Okeanis Eco Tankers and IRSA Inversiones offering standout upside potential.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 4, 2026

UBS sees UK banks as attractively valued despite deposit competition pressure from big rivals

UBS, the Swiss investment bank, has maintained buy ratings on its key UK domestic bank picks after April Bank of England lending data showed robust loan growth alongside signs of intensifying deposit competition from major high street rivals. Total UK lending rose 4.6% year on year in April, unchanged from the six-month average, with corporate lending the standout performer at 8.6% growth, followed by consumer credit at 5.6% and mortgages at 3.2%.

Proactive Investors • Jun 3, 2026

Get Paid To Wait: Best 5%+ High-Yield Stocks For Volatile Markets

High-yield value stocks may help investors generate income while navigating elevated volatility, inflation pressures, and rising Treasury yields. Geopolitical risks, oil prices, and inflation trends remain critical factors likely to influence markets and dividend-focused strategies ahead. Defensive cash flow and shareholder-friendly capital returns remain attractive as markets struggle for direction ahead of midterm elections.

Seeking Alpha • May 24, 2026

European Banks Add More Than €1.5B Of Loan Loss Provisions For Middle East War

Many of Europe's largest banks raised loan loss provisions for risks related to the war in the Middle East during the first quarter, citing uncertainty over the impact and duration of the conflict. While the direct impact of the war on European banks has been limited so far, lenders set aside additional reserves mainly due to updated macroeconomic scenarios and weightings.

Seeking Alpha • May 22, 2026

NatWest subsidiaries upgraded by Fitch

Fitch Ratings has upgraded NatWest Group PLC (LSE:NWG) across a number of key ratings across the lender's subsidiaries after the agency updated its bank rating criteria. The ratings agency raised the long-term issuer default ratings to ‘AA' from ‘AA-' of National Westminster Bank Plc, The Royal Bank of Scotland plc, NatWest Bank Europe GmbH, NatWest Markets Plc, NatWest Markets NV and The Royal Bank of Scotland International Ltd.

Proactive Investors • May 13, 2026

FTSE 100 Index drops as Barclays, NatWest, and Lloyds sink amid 2 key risks

The FTSE 100 Index retreated for the fourth consecutive day, reaching its lowest level since March 30th. It has dropped by over 6.30% from its highest point this year as geopolitical risks jumped.

Invezz • May 12, 2026