Peter Burt, Bank of Scotland chief executive, has said that BoS will remain independent should it lose the battle for National Westminster, reports the Financial Times.

He could not imagine Sir Brian Pitman (Lloyds TSB chairman) turning up at the doorstep of his Edinburgh headquarters.

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Aberdeen blames single Phoenix mandate for £5.2bn outflows in first quarter

Former HSBC investment bank boss Guyett quits to join EBRD

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The executive is the latest senior departure from the UK lender

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Point72 hires ex-Millennium portfolio manager Prejesh Patel

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Patel, who marks the hedge fund’s latest hire, will be based in its London office

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Executives of KKR & Co. believe President Trump’s tariffs will have little effect on its portfolio companies, and promised to maintain an emphasis on Asia despite a looming trade war that has rattled the region.

KKR Executives Foresee Only a Mild Tariffs Hit to Portfolio Companies

Ken Griffin’s main hedge fund is now up for the year after losing money in the first quarter.

Citadel Sidesteps April’s Market Swoons to Post Gains Across Its Funds

The London-based bank increased its first-quarter net profit, topping market expectations, and maintained its guidance despite cautioning of heightened economic uncertainty fueled by tariffs.

Standard Chartered Posts Profit Growth, Maintains Guidance

The lender said it now forecasts total income excluding notable items for 2025 to be closer to 15.7 billion pounds than to 15.2 billion pounds.

NatWest Narrows Guidance After Profit Beat

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