Paul Thwaite, chief executive of NatWest, says sectors like technology and tourism are showing signs of improvement.
NatWest bank has taken another step towards ending its business in the Republic of Ireland by selling its 12% shareholding in Permanent TSB (PTSB).
More than 3,000 people have reported problems during what is the latest in a long line of banking IT failures.
When it was rescued in 2008 Royal Bank of Scotland had more than $2.2 (£1.63) trillion on its balance sheet.
The last shares have been sold from the RBS bailout during the financial crisis. But, with banks facing fresh risks today, has enough changed?
The agreed settlement comes almost two years after the Reform UK leader had his bank account with Coutts closed.
A temporary hub offering in-person banking services opens after several bank branches close down.
There are fears the local Post Office could become overwhelmed with people using it to pay bills.
The bank plans to close several branches in Staffordshire, Cheshire and Shropshire later this year.
