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The Bank Of London
Bank of London or London Bank may refer to: * Bank of London (clearing bank), established 2021 * Central Bank of London (1863–1891) * Chartered Bank of London (1853–1969) * Union Bank of London (1839–1918) * London Savings Bank (1916–1971) * London and Westminster Bank (1834–1923, thereafter Westminster Bank) and others merged into it: ** Commercial Bank of London, merged 1861 ** Bank of London (1855–1866), merged Consolidated Bank 1866, merged Parr's Bank 1896, merged 1918 ** London and County Bank, merged 1909 to form London County and Westminster Bank * London Bank, Coppa d'Oro di Milano 2001 winning racehorse See also * Bank of London and the Middle East, established 2006 * Bank of London and South America * Bank of London and Montreal * Banco de Londres y Río de la Plata * Delhi and London Bank (1865–1916) * London Bank of Australia * London and Provincial Bank * London Scottish Bank (closed 2009) * Bank of England, UK central bank based in London * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bank Of London (clearing Bank)
The Bank of London is a British clearing, correspondent and wholesale bank operating in the United Kingdom, the United States and Europe. The bank launched on 30 November 2021 and in doing so became the UK's sixth clearing bank. History The bank was founded by Anthony Watson. In 2021, Harvey Schwartz was appointed as Group Chairperson and Non-executive Director. The executive team spent four years prior to the bank's launch creating proprietary technology which allowed them to enter the market with a $1.1 billion valuation. It became the first pre-revenue bank to achieve 'unicorn' status. The bank had raised $120 million in funding within weeks of opening for business. Its funding within its first month put it within the UK's top 10 most valuable fintech firms. In December 2021, it was in talks with three additional investment firms to raise additional funding. The bank uses cloud-based core banking technology and a software as a service (SAAS) delivery model. The bank's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bank Of London And The Middle East
BLME (Bank of London and The Middle East) is a British independent Sharia’a compliant bank that is headquartered in London. , it was the largest Islamic bank in Europe. It was founded in 2006 and offers financial services in three core areas: wealth management, commercial real estate finance and savings products. Bank of London and The Middle East is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. History BLME was first incorporated in London on 7 August 2006, originally under the name ''House of London and The Middle East'', changing to Bank of London and The Middle East in July 2007. Humphrey Percy, Founder and CEO, met with the original sponsors, Boubyan Bank, establishing their common ambitions to build a market leading wholesale Islamic bank. BLME received authorisation from the Financial Services Authority (FSA) in July 2007 with a full set of permissions and European passpo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bank Of England
The Bank of England is the central bank of the United Kingdom and the model on which most modern central banks have been based. Established in 1694 to act as the Kingdom of England, English Government's banker and debt manager, and still one of the bankers for the government of the United Kingdom, it is the world's second oldest central bank. The bank was privately owned by stockholders from its foundation in 1694 until it was nationalised in 1946 by the Attlee ministry. In 1998 it became an independent public organisation, wholly owned by the Treasury Solicitor on behalf of the government, with a mandate to support the economic policies of the government of the day, but independence in maintaining price stability. In the 21st century the bank took on increased responsibility for maintaining and monitoring financial stability in the UK, and it increasingly functions as a statutory Financial regulation, regulator. The bank's headquarters have been in London's main financial di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
London Scottish Bank
London Scottish Bank PLC was a British bank based in Manchester, specialising in subprime lending In finance, subprime lending (also referred to as near-prime, subpar, non-prime, and second-chance lending) is the provision of loans to people in the United States who may have difficulty maintaining the repayment schedule. Historically, subpr .... About London Scottish Bank was a specialist financial services company that had been established for over a century. They had a nationwide network of high street branches. The Group employed over 2,000 staff and operated in a range of markets, specialising in the provision of subprime and low income borrower loans. These services included consumer and commercial lending, secured and unsecured broking, debt collection and factoring. In February 2008, the company announced they were stopping all lending. In November 2008 the company entered administration. Robinson Way, the Debt Collection arm of London Scottish Bank was subjec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
London And Provincial Bank
The London and Provincial Bank, originally known as the Provincial Banking Corporation, was established in 1864. It took over Day, Nicholson and Stone in 1864, and the Bank of Wales in 1865. It was reorganised in 1870 and became the London and Provincial Bank Limited with an authorised capital of £1m. In 1871/72 it acquired the firm of Fincham and Simpson.London and Provincial Bank Ltd. Barclays. Retrieved 18 October 2016. Most branches were in suburbs of London, the eastern counties of England and south Wales. In 1917 it merged with the London and South Western, to form the London, Provincial and South Western Bank, which was acquired by Barclays Bank
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London Bank Of Australia
The London Chartered Bank of Australia (from 1893 the London Bank of Australia) was an English-run Australian bank which operated from 1852 to 1921. History The London Chartered Bank of Australia was formed in October 1852, with the issuing of a prospectus and granting of a royal charter for a new London-based joint stock bank to operate in the colonies of New South Wales and Victoria. The chairman was Duncan Dunbar, while the directors included numerous banking and business figures from England, Ireland and Australia. It was promoted as taking advantage of the economic boom associated with the Australian gold rushes. The appointment of serving New South Wales Auditor-General Francis Merewether as a director led to controversy in New South Wales. A manager and clerk staff were sent from England to New South Wales on the ''Harbinger'' in May 1853. Branches in Collins Street, Melbourne and George Street, Sydney opened in July 1853, the latter occupying the former premises of the d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Delhi And London Bank
The Delhi and London Bank was a bank that operated in British India. History Founding It was originally incorporated as the Delhi Banking Corporation in India in 1844 and under this better known name in London in 1865. Final years The bank separated in 1916 with many of the Indian branches merging into the Alliance Bank of Simla (established in 1874) and the London branch was bought by the Boulton Brothers. The bank was liquidated in 1924 following failure. Legacy The bank is notable for being the twenty-seventh oldest bank in India. See also * List of banks that have merged to form the State Bank of India This list of banks that have merged to form the State Bank of India includes financial institutions that were at one point or the other merged with the State Bank of India or any of its subsidiaries. This list includes the banks which have been ... References {{SBI Defunct banks of India ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Banco De Londres Y Río De La Plata
Banco de Londres y Río de la Plata () was a British financial institution, which operated in Buenos Aires from 1862 to 1923. History The financial company ''Banco de Londres, Buenos Ayres y Río de la Plata'' was formed with English capitals in 1862. Its Board of directors was composed of G. W. Drabble, president, E. R. Duffield, managing director, and C. Hemery, as assistant manager. In Buenos Aires the board was chaired by Robert Thurburn and Thomas Hogg, who remained in their positions until about 1900. The banking establishment was located on the corner of Piedad and Calle Reconquista, neighborhood of San Nicolás. This bank came to have branches in Córdoba Province and Rosario, Santa Fe, and also operated in Montevideo, Uruguay. In 1918, the Banco de Londres y Río de la Plata was acquired by Lloyds Bank Lloyds Bank plc is a major British retail banking, retail and commercial bank with a significant presence across England and Wales. It has traditionally b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bank Of London And Montreal
The Bank of London and Montreal Limited was a joint venture between Bank of London and South America (BOLSA), a subsidiary of Lloyds Bank, and Bank of Montreal. It was established in 1958 and headquartered in Nassau, Bahamas. History *1958 Bank of London and South America, an associate of Lloyds Bank, and Bank of Montreal established Bank of London and Montreal as a 50-50 JV with headquarters in Nassau in the Bahamas. BOLSA contributed its branches in the West Indies and northern South America, and Bank of Montreal contributed capital. *1959 BOLAM established a branch in Jamaica. *1960 BOLAM established a branch in Trinidad. *1964 Barclays Bank (Dominion, Colonial and Overseas) acquired one third of the shares of BOLAM. *1965 Mellon National Bank acquired 15% of the shares in BOLAM. Lloyds' share fell to 24%. Bolam closed its offices in Venezuela and became a large shareholder in Banco La Guaira Internacional, which had offices in Caracas and La Guaira. *1968 The Bank of Englan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bank Of London And South America
The Bank of London and South America Limited (BOLSA; , also known simply as ''Banco de Londres'') was a British bank, which operated in South America between 1923 and 1971. Origins The bank's predecessor was incorporated in England on 27 September 1862 as the London, Buenos Ayres and River Plate Bank (''Banco de Londres, Buenos Ayres y Río de la Plata''), originally to operate in Buenos Aires. The bank soon opened branches elsewhere in Argentina, and it changed its name in 1865 to the London and River Plate Bank (''Banco de Londres y Río de la Plata''). The bank expanded over the years to have operations in Uruguay, Brazil and Chile. In 1918, it was acquired by Lloyds Bank Limited. In 1923, Lloyds Bank brought about a merger with the separately owned London and Brazilian Bank, to prevent the two banks being in direct competition with each other. The merged bank was renamed as the Bank of London and South America (BOLSA). Lloyds retained a major interest in BOLSA throughout ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coppa D'Oro Di Milano
The Coppa d'Oro di Milano is a Listed flat horse race in Italy open to thoroughbreds aged four years or older. It is run over a distance of 3,000 metres (about miles) at Milan in May. History The event was formerly classed at Group 3 level. For a period it was restricted to horses aged four or older. The minimum age was lowered to three in 1995. It was run as an ungraded handicap from 1996 to 2002. The Coppa d'Oro di Milano reverted to being a conditions race in 2003. From this point it held Listed status. It was closed to three-year-olds in 2007. The race is currently staged at the same meeting as the Oaks d'Italia. Records Most successful horse since 1987 (2 wins): * Drum Taps – ''1992, 1993'' * Pay Me Back – ''1997, 1998'' * Montalegre – ''2006, 2007'' * Caudillo - ''2012, 2013'' * Trip To Rhodes - ''2014, 2016'' ---- Leading jockey since 1987 (4 wins): * Sergio Dettori – ''Damascus Regal (1988), Steve Lucky (1996), Pay Me Back (1997, 1998)'' ---- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Central Bank Of London
The Central Bank of London was a British commercial bank, based in London, England. The bank operated between 1863 and 1891 when it was acquired the Birmingham and Midland Bank. History Formation and Operations The bank was established in 1863 as the 'East London Bank', with its offices located in Cornhill in the City of London. Its early business was closely related to the East End trades, and so branches were soon opened at Southwark, Shoreditch and Whitechapel. Deposits had reached £495,000 by 1865, and by 1870 the bank was renamed the 'Central Bank of London'. In the mid 1870s further branches opened in Mile End, Blackfriars, Tottenham Court Road, Newgate Street and Clerkenwell. Deposits grew to £1 million in 1877 and further branches were opened at Shaftesbury Avenue and Bethnal Green during the 1880s. In 1889 the bank acquired the failing Bethnal Green Bank. Fate Still relatively small when compared to other competing London banks, the bank was acquired by th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
