UBS offers to repay former Credit Suisse clients 90 per cent of Greensill funds June 17, 2024 Swiss banking giant UBS has offered to repay former Credit Suisse clients 90 per cent of the funds they invested with specialist finance firm Greensill Capital, which collapsed in 2021.
Lendinvest issues profit warning after accounting error on £5m securitisation deal June 17, 2024 Property fintech Lendinvest has issued a profit warning for its 2024 financial year after an accounting error related to a £5m securitisation deal.
Shawbrook to acquire high-end auto lender in bid to expand motor finance offering June 17, 2024 Challenger bank Shawbrook has struck a deal to acquire motor finance lender JBR Auto Holdings as it looks to expand its car loan offering.
Big banks hike small business lending for first time in nearly two years as UK economy improves June 17, 2024 Big banks' lending to UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) has seen its first notable rise for almost two years, according to quarterly data, amid an improving outlook for the domestic economy.
UK fintech job vacancies surge as investors flock back to London June 17, 2024 London is driving a surge in UK fintech recruitment this year, data shared exclusively with City A.M. shows, as start-ups push for rapid growth and enjoy green shoots in investment after a rough couple of years.
TSB shifts Square Mile hub as staff defy work from home expectations June 16, 2024 The controversial work-from-home trend, catalysed by the Covid-19 lockdowns, has drawn criticism by some business leaders and politicians.
Zopa Bank targets current accounts and SME lending as London listing beckons June 15, 2024 Zopa Bank is set on stepping up its challenge to the likes of Starling, Monzo and Revolut, while expanding its suite of products ahead of a hotly-anticipated stock market float.
Barclays suspends sponsorship of Latitude, Isle of Wight and Download festivals after Israel protests June 14, 2024 Barclays has suspended its sponsorship of all Live Nation festivals for 2024 after artists pulled out in protest against the bank providing financial services to defence firms supplying Israel.
Barclays ordered to review exposure to private equity June 14, 2024 The UK's main banking regulator has reportedly instructed Barclays to review its leveraged finance unit amid growing concern over how lenders are measuring their exposure to private equity.
CAB Payments confirms new boss less than a year after disastrous London float June 14, 2024 CAB Payments has confirmed that veteran banker Neeraj Kapur has taken over as its new chief executive.