The bank's profit rose 4% during the final quarter of the year
The regulator's initiative will push banks to address rising ESG risks, says a new report
Executive pay raises also remain on hold for now
Banks are monitoring the economic recovery as they develop strategies for their branches
The deal is expected to close during the first half of 2021
Artificial intelligence is playing a bigger role in banks' tech strategies
Rising systemic risk could cause regulators to revise approach
The companies obtained a similar joint court order in March
The bank was fined £26 million and paid £273 million in redress to customers
Too soon to relax curbs on regular dividends, but special distributions may fly