LSE:NWG 5 March 2026 - 6 March 2026

NatWest (LON:NWG) stays close to 52-week high as Evelyn deal keeps July outlook in focus
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NatWest looks at 2027 buybacks after Evelyn disposal, eyes new capital room

NatWest Group Plc slipped 0.9% to trade at a 680.0p/680.4p sell-buy level in London early Wednesday, after opening at 687.6p. The bank’s market cap stood near £54.2 billion. The FTSE 100 rose 0.2% to 10,673.85 at 1057 GMT, supported by gains in energy names. For NatWest, capital might be the bigger issue than Tuesday’s price move. The Bank of England outlined plans to relax leverage-ratio rules for the UK’s biggest banks, with a projected 20 basis-point drop in total leverage demands. Reuters reported the changes would apply to large domestic banks like Lloyds Banking Group Plc, NatWest, and Santander UK.
July 7, 2026
Lloyds Banking Group plc leads race for Aegon UK business as wealth push accelerates, report says
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Lloyds Banking Group plc leads race for Aegon UK business as wealth push accelerates, report says

Lloyds Banking Group plc is now leading the chase for Aegon’s UK arm, according to Financial News on Wednesday, though Phoenix and Canada Life remain contenders. The deal could fetch between 1 billion and 1.5 billion pounds, per the report. Final offers are due next month, and a decision could land in April. Timing’s a factor here. British banks are stepping up their focus on savings, pensions, and financial advice—areas that generate fee income, not just interest from loans—as the prospect of lower rates looms and lending profits face pressure. Last month, NatWest struck a £2.7 billion deal for Evelyn Partners, with Benjamin Toms at RBC Capital Markets describing the acquisition as “transformational”.
March 6, 2026
NatWest ramps up Scotland startup push: RBS Accelerator targets 5,000 entrepreneurs, adds £1m EDGE deal
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NatWest ramps up Scotland startup push: RBS Accelerator targets 5,000 entrepreneurs, adds £1m EDGE deal

Royal Bank of Scotland, part of NatWest Group, is ramping up its Accelerator programme, aiming to reach 5,000 Scottish entrepreneurs this year. The push comes before the bank’s new Edinburgh hub, due to open in 2026. Royal Bank is also committing 1 million pounds to the Scottish EDGE Awards over three years, with 200,000 pounds earmarked for the Scale EDGE prize. “In our tenth anniversary year, we are going to turbocharge our support for Scotland’s entrepreneurs,” said Darren Pirie, head of accelerator and partnerships at the bank. UK banks are looking to land and keep smaller business clients, focusing on more than just offering cheaper loan rates. Getting in front of founders early can pave the way for stickier ties
March 5, 2026
Lloyds tipped as front-runner for Aegon UK business as bidders circle
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Lloyds tipped as front-runner for Aegon UK business as bidders circle

Lloyds Banking Group plc has emerged as the frontrunner after the opening bids for Aegon’s UK arm, according to Financial News, which cited sources close to the talks. Both Phoenix Group and Canada Life have submitted initial proposals too. The business could fetch anywhere from 1 billion to 1.5 billion pounds. Final bids are expected next month, with a decision likely by April. Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan are on advisory duty. The prospective buyers declined to comment, Financial News noted. The shift is significant—banks are chasing more fee revenue from wealth and pensions, with the tailwind from rising interest rates starting to dissipate. Back in February, NatWest signed off on a £2.7 billion purchase of Evelyn Partners. RBC Capital Markets
March 5, 2026
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