Thu, 02 Jun 2011 | DIVISION SALE
Another call has been made for a cap to be put on the number of Lloyds' branches being put up for sale, in order to speed up their transfer to new competitors in the high street banking sector.
The head of banking consolidation vehicle, NBNK Investments, Gary Hoffman, reiterated previous statements made by bosses at the Sir Richard Branson-owned Virgin Money, claiming that increasing the number of branches being sold could turn out to be counterproductive.
Mr Hoffman said that the current sell-off of 600 branches – which was ordered by the European Commission in return for the taxpayer aid the company has been given – is more than enough to create a formidable competitor.
"If there are more [branches] available then that is fine, but time is more important to us than size," he said. "The crucial thing is that we get on and do that quickly, and I think the number of branches mandated by the EC enables us to create a competitor force and grow from there. I would not be encouraging delay in order to increase the number of branches."
The current package of branches on offer includes the 185 Lloyds TSB branches in Scotland, as well as nearly 400 branches of Lloyds TSB and Cheltenham & Gloucester in England and Wales.
This well-established business in Northern Ireland offers a robust foothold in the concrete solutions and groundworks industry, boasting a 75% tender success rate and strong client loyalty built over 55 years. With a comprehensive fleet and expertise...
This established training and assessment centre specialises in gas, oil, and renewable energy qualifications, providing accredited courses and independent gas safety audits for both domestic and commercial clients. With long-standing relationships wi...
The business is a fourth-generation family business, established for over 105 years and specialising in luxury indoor conservatory and outdoor garden furniture made from natural, sustainably sourced materials.
Please choose your settings for this site below. For more information please read our Cookie Policy
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and provide you with access to all features.
These are analytics cookies that help us to improve the way our website works.
These are used to improve the functional performance of the website and make it easier for you to use.