Bank Stocks

Tips HSBC has refocused its business towards Asia, and China in particular. If it can increase earnings, the bank looks cheap, says Rupert Hargreaves. So should you buy HSBC shares?

By Rupert Hargreaves Published 26 April 22

Tips Rising interest rates should lift profits for the banking sector if inflation doesn’t get out of control, says Bruce Packard.

By Bruce Packard Published 28 March 22

Cover Story The 1986 deregulation shook up the banks, but the all-in-one model that it created is bad for customers and investors. Specialists do a better job – as the real fintech winners are showing, says Bruce Packard

By Bruce Packard Published 4 February 22

Opinion The Irish government is selling off its stakes in rescued banks. That’s an opportunity for the brave, says Matthew Lynn.

By Matthew Lynn Published 9 January 22

News Pre-tax profits at banking giant HSBC rose from $1.1bn last year to $5.1bn in 2021, but the share price remains depressed.

By Dr Matthew Partridge Published 6 August 21

Cover Story The banking and insurance sectors are probably the world’s least popular apart from coal mining, says Jonathan Compton. The industry may face pervasive change, but the stocks look too cheap

By Jonathan Compton Published 7 June 21

Opinion James Henderson, director of UK investment trusts at Janus Henderson Investors, is a fan of British banking stocks.

By MoneyWeek Published 22 February 21