NatWest shareholding could finally be sold by UK this summer

NatWest shares held by the UK government could go on sale this year, finally ending its taxpayer ownership following the 2008 financial crisis.
The UK government may potentially start the process as early as this summer, according to reports.
It comes after a gradual reduction in the government's stake in the bank, through smaller partial share sales.
Most recently, in May 2023, Her Majesty’s Treasury sold a 4.95% stake in Natwest – leaving its remaining shareholding at around 38.69%.
Financial analysts are closely watching the development, with debates centered on Thathe potential impact on the market and the timing of the sale, media reports say.
Such a decision will, meanwhile, be seen as a barometer of confidence in the banking sector's stability and a litmus test for public-private partnerships in the financial domain.
Moreover, the end of government involvement in the bank may also become a political talking point in the coming months as the United Kingdom continues to prepare for a general election.
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