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FTSE 100 set for nine billion pound dividend payouts in May

Lloyds Banking Group and Aviva are set to contribute to a £9 billion dividend payout for FTSE 100 shareholders in May, with Lloyds increasing its dividend by 15% to 2.11p per share and Aviva raising its payout by 7% to 23.8p per share. British American Tobacco leads with a £1.31 billion distribution, while M&G offers the highest yield at 9.7%. Other notable payers include Reckitt Benckiser and Taylor Wimpey, ensuring a robust month for income investors.

Zodia Custody considers acquisition of Tungsten Custody to expand in UAE

Zodia Custody, a London-based digital assets platform backed by major financial institutions, is exploring the acquisition of UAE's Tungsten Custody Solutions to enhance its presence in the Middle East. This move would leverage Tungsten's regulatory approvals and facilitate Zodia's operational scale within the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). The acquisition is subject to due diligence and regulatory approvals, following recent leadership changes at Zodia Custody aimed at driving regional growth.

clarity on india's green regulations expected to enhance investment opportunities

StanChart has indicated that increased clarity regarding India's green regulations is expected to enhance deal-making in the country. This development could lead to a more favorable environment for investments in sustainable initiatives, fostering growth in the green sector.

analysts adjust ratings and price targets for london listed shares

Analysts have made several adjustments to London-listed shares, with RBC downgrading Ashtead Group to 'sector perform' and Goldman Sachs lowering its price target. UBS also cut ratings for United Utilities and National Grid to 'neutral', while Bank of America raised targets for St James’s Place and Phoenix Group. Other notable changes include Barclays downgrading Hammerson to 'underweight' and Citigroup adjusting targets for various companies, including Flutter Entertainment and Standard Chartered.

uk banks face investor concerns despite strong fundamentals ahead of earnings reports

UK banks are entering the first-quarter reporting season with strong fundamentals, highlighted by high returns and robust dividend yields. However, economic uncertainties, including tight government budgets and geopolitical risks, are creating a challenging outlook. While earnings forecasts have improved, share prices have lagged, with only Lloyds and NatWest outperforming the sector. Analysts expect small earnings beats from NatWest, HSBC, and Lloyds, with NatWest ranked as the top pick.

Morgan Stanley adjusts target prices for HSBC and Standard Chartered amid income pressures

Morgan Stanley has downgraded the target prices for HSBC HOLDINGS and STANCHART while maintaining an Overweight rating on both. Despite expected fee income growth from falling deposit costs and strong corporate activity, Hong Kong banks may face income pressure in the latter half of 2025 due to a deteriorating interest rate outlook and a slowdown in wealth management.

uk corporate earnings week ahead featuring major banks and tech giants

The upcoming week will see significant corporate earnings reports from major UK firms like AstraZeneca, HSBC, and Shell, alongside tech giants such as Apple and Microsoft. Key economic data, including US non-farm payrolls and various PMIs, will also be released, influencing market sentiment. Investors are particularly focused on the impact of US tariffs and global economic conditions on these companies' performances.

chinese banks face margin pressure amid us tariff uncertainties

Chinese banks, including major lenders like ICBC and Bank of China, are set to report earnings amid concerns that the US-China trade war will squeeze their margins. Analysts suggest that China may require additional stimulus measures, such as rate cuts, to counteract tariff risks.In a recent development, President Trump is reportedly considering reducing tariffs on Chinese imports to ease tensions, although Chinese officials have downplayed any progress in trade discussions. HSBC and Standard Chartered are also at risk, with nearly 40% of their revenue potentially affected by declining regional trade volumes.

standard chartered appoints andrea casati to lead client development in banking

Standard Chartered has appointed Andrea Casati as head of client development for its global banking division, effective May 6. Based in Hong Kong, he will report to Henrik Raber and join the global banking management team. Casati, with nearly 30 years of investment banking experience, previously held senior roles at UniCredit, J.P. Morgan, UBS, and Goldman Sachs, and will help expand the bank's investment banking capabilities to meet client demand for cross-border services.

Standard Chartered strengthens investment banking with new hire from UniCredit

Standard Chartered has appointed Andrea Casati, a former UniCredit executive, as head of client development for global banking, effective May 6. Based in Hong Kong, he brings three decades of investment banking experience and will report to Henrik Raber, the global head of global banking. Raber emphasized that Casati's expertise will enhance the bank's capabilities in cross-border advisory, financing, and risk management services.
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