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UBS has maintained a Buy rating on NatWest following the rejection of its £11 billion bid for Santander UK, citing attractive valuations and strong return prospects. The rejection comes after Santander raised €7 billion from selling a stake in its Polish operations, reducing the urgency for a UK divestment. UBS notes that the acquisition would have significantly boosted NatWest's revenue and profit, as Santander UK's retail division is nearly the size of NatWest's but has lower net interest income.
Raiffeisen-Holding Niederösterreich-Wien has acquired a 25.1% stake in the lifestyle publisher Falstaff, signaling a strategic shift towards media and luxury sectors, aiming for expansion in twelve European markets and enhancing Raiffeisen's image. Meanwhile, Raiffeisen Bank International faces challenges, including profit declines and a complicated exit from Russia, despite stable core earnings and a robust share performance. The investment raises questions about long-term resilience versus potential strategic fragmentation within the Raiffeisen group.
Antoinette Hunziker-Ebneter will step down as Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of Berner Kantonalbank in May 2026 after 12 years, with Annelis Lüscher Hämmerli proposed as her successor. Lüscher Hämmerli, a board member since 2019 and Chief Risk Officer at Swiss Life Asset Managers, will leave Helvetia Group by April 2026 to focus on her new role. In other leadership changes, Alain Grand has been appointed Head of Pensions at Tellco, Anja Combrink-Birkholz is the new Head of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland at Perpetual, and Daniel Schmutz joins the Board of Directors at AXA Switzerland.
Société Générale is modernizing its account management and payments capabilities across 13 countries in Europe and Asia by partnering with Temenos to deploy its core banking and payments solutions. This cloud-native platform aims to enhance customer service, reduce operational risk, and ensure compliance with ISO 20022 regulations, while providing the scalability needed for future growth. Philippe Morère, Global CIO at Société Générale, highlights the benefits of a unified platform that can be integrated with their digital B2B services.
UniCredit S.p.A. reported record-breaking Q1 results, achieving a net profit of €2.8 billion, an 8.3% increase year-on-year, and a return on tangible equity of 22%. Total revenues rose by 2.8% to €6.5 billion, driven by higher fees and trading income, despite a decline in net interest income. The bank has upgraded its full-year 2025 guidance, projecting a net profit exceeding €9.3 billion, while maintaining a strong CET1 ratio of 16.1% and a cost/income ratio of 35.4%.
UniCredit S.p.A reported record Q1 2025 profits, with net income rising 8.3% to EUR 2.8 billion and a return on tangible equity of 22%. Despite challenges like declining net interest income and geopolitical issues in Russia, the bank's strategic initiatives and strong regional performance support an optimistic outlook for 2025.
Raiffeisen Bank is experiencing significant growth, particularly in Romania, where new customer numbers surged by 35% in Q1 2025, driven by digital banking services. Meanwhile, the Luxembourg branch is enhancing its lending processes through a partnership with US fintech nCino, aiming for greater efficiency and compliance. The bank's shares have risen nearly 24% recently, nearing a 52-week high, as it continues to focus on digital transformation across key markets.
Raiffeisen-Holding Niederösterreich-Wien has acquired a 25.1% stake in the gourmet publisher Falstaff, which aims for significant international expansion. Currently generating €41 million in revenue, Falstaff plans to grow to €45 million by 2025 and enter at least twelve European markets, including Spain and Serbia. CEO Michael Höllerer emphasizes the partnership's role in supporting Falstaff's ambitious growth strategy amidst a challenging publishing landscape.
Banco Santander is restructuring to enhance growth, recently selling a 49% stake in its Polish banking unit for €6.8 billion, which will yield a €2 billion net capital gain. The bank plans to use 50% of the released capital for share buybacks, aiming for a €10 billion target by 2025-2026, while also expanding its digital banking presence through Openbank. Despite a challenging economic backdrop, analysts remain bullish, with the stock trading at an attractive valuation compared to industry peers.
Elderly care in South Tyrol faces significant challenges, including long waiting times, complex bureaucracy, and insufficient services for younger caregivers. Experts at a Raiffeisen information meeting proposed solutions like employment models from Austria and mandatory care insurance from Luxembourg. The event emphasized the need for open discussions about caregiving and informed retirement planning, with a follow-up scheduled for May 21, 2025.
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