Exclusive: LV= CEO Mark Hartigan on the controversial £530m takeover by Bain Capital, ten days ahead of the vote of his life December 1, 2021 Last week, Liverpool Victoria (LV=) , the 178-year old mutually owned life insurance and pensions provider, turned down an improved offer from its competitor Royal London, which had proposed dismantling the business. The development came amid increasing criticism over a £530m proposed takeover of LV= by Bain Capital, as non-profit members would receive just £100 [...]
Twitter lining up Ethereum payments December 1, 2021 Twitter appears to be introducing Ethereum payments alongside its Bitcoin tipping feature.
Ethereum continues to outpace a flat Bitcoin December 1, 2021 A turbulent start to the week for Bitcoin continues, with the leading cryptocurrency yesterday bouncing between $56,000 and $59,000.
Government’s green homes grant dubbed ‘slam dunk fail’ December 1, 2021 The government’s green homes grant voucher scheme has been slammed as a failure after upgrading only 7.9 per cent of homes envisaged. The scheme, which offers to cover up to two-thirds of the cost of home improvements with a government contribution cap of £5,000, upgraded just 47,500 homes. It had envisioned upgrades to 600,000 homes. [...]
Analysts optimistic Bitcoin is shaping up to retest all-time high for Christmas November 30, 2021 Crypto analysts are pointing to some potentially bullish action in the Bitcoin charts that could see the flagship cryptocurrency challenge its recent all-time high.
India ‘not looking to ban cryptocurrency’ say ministers November 30, 2021 INDIA’S government says it will not be looking to ban cryptocurrencies, but rather provide education, clarification and regulation.
Exclusive: Aspire founder Paul Farrer on why diversity is increasingly a differentiator in the City November 30, 2021 A company’s approach to diversity and inclusion increasingly proves to be the difference between someone accepting or rejecting a job, or even leaving their current role, according to Aspire chairman Paul Farrer. The driving force behind the London recruitment firm, active in the Square Mile since 1992, told City A.M. this morning that whether or [...]
Rollercoaster start to the week for crypto markets as Omicron uncertainty remains November 30, 2021 Bitcoin appears to have stabilised at just below the $57,000 mark this morning, down one per cent over the past 24 hours but still up more than $2k since its weekend lows.
Blessing in disguise: Omicron variant may be ‘very positive’ news for the world if new Covid mutation kills off more lethal Delta coronavirus November 30, 2021 Hospitals and GPs across Southern Africa are increasingly reporting that the symptoms of the aggressive new Covid strain Omicron are “unusual but very mild,” according to various media in South Africa this weekend. Around 90 per cent of all new infections in the Johannesburg region are now caused by the Omicron strain but, so far, [...]
Jack Dorsey to fully focus on Bitcoin after announcing Twitter departure November 29, 2021 Jack Dorsey is set to turn his full attention to cryptocurrency after resigning as CEO of Twitter.