The Year Ahead 2026

Your 2026 strategy starts with what you know today – so turn insight into action with our annual outlook. In it, our experts share their views on the big themes moving markets, shaping the economy, and testing business models in 2026.

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Sustainable finance: Simpler finance rules under the EU’s new proposals

Our regular update takes a close look at what’s happening in sustainable finance. Find out how these changes could impact you.

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The future of payments: what’s changing and why it matters

Our latest guide explores the major shifts reshaping how money moves, from smarter standards to new digital technologies. Discover what these changes could mean for businesses, banks, and everyday payments.

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Property Perspectives: A NatWest Commercial Real Estate podcast

Keep up to date with the latest trends and sustainability innovations in the world of commercial real estate.

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Simplify your trading with our digital solutions

Bankline is available to eligible NatWest business current account customers. Fees apply. Bankline Direct is available to NatWest business account customers who meet the specific eligibility criteria. Fees apply.

Bank online

Bankline gives you the flexibility to view all your business accounts on one profile, make payments securely and create multiple users with different access levels.

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Bankline Direct

Bankline Direct is our host-to-host solution, which integrates your accounting system directly with the Bank.

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Instant payments

Payit is our simple and secure Open Banking solution to help merchants collect ecommerce payments.

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Bank of APIs

Bring your innovative ideas to life with our Bank of APIs to help your organisation and partners access services in new and convenient ways.

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Recent Client Stories

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RWE kicks off 2025 with strong investor demand for its hybrid bond issuance

RWE aims to be a driving force in the transition to net zero by providing clean and affordable electricity and reaching net zero by 2040 across its own Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions.

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NatWest joins ~£3bn syndicate to secure water supply for 2.5m people

NatWest has joined the debt financing syndicate as a Mandated Lead Arranger, providing a lending commitment of £140 million towards the project. 

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NatWest advises Adapteo on €2bn investment grade refinancing

The new innovative structure introduces a flexible and scalable investment grade platform, empowering Adapteo to accelerate its growth strategy and continue delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions.

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Leading the refinancing of Future plc’s entire capital structure

NatWest served as a key partner for Future plc, helping the global media company refinance its entire capital structure. 

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Looking for fresh perspectives?

Visit our insights hub to explore the latest thinking from our specialists on the bond markets, currency trends, sustainable finance, and what’s ahead for 2026 and beyond. 

Whether you’re navigating complex markets or planning your next strategic move, our expert commentary is here to help you stay ahead – dive in today!

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Bondcast

Sharpen your portfolio views on fixed income in this podcast series. Learn how the biggest themes, trends and events shape bond performance.

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The Currency Exchange

Each week, our team of FX strategists help listeners get to grips with the biggest themes and events moving global currency markets in our specialist series.

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Sustainability

Insights designed to help customers get ahead of the latest opportunities and challenges shaping the market.

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Year Ahead

Get prepared for 2026 by taking a closer look at the big themes and events moving markers and shaping the economy in the year ahead.

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We've been awarded three accolades at the 2024 Global Finance Awards

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Best UK Bank for Sustainable Finance

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UK's Best Trade Finance Provider

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UK's Best Foreign Exchange Bank - NatWest Markets

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