Sticky inflation and regulatory pressure push UK deals to lowest level since 2016 June 2, 2023 Deals in the UK have slumped to their lowest level since 2016 amid sticky inflation and regulatory pressure.
London SPAC looks to pounce on falling fintech valuations before float next week June 2, 2023 A special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) said it is looking to capitalise on a plunge in the valuations of fintech firms today as it prepares to begin trading on the main market of the London Stock Exchange next week.
Animal drugmaker Dechra backs £4.5bn takeover swoop from Swedish firm EQT June 2, 2023 Animal drugmaker Dechra Pharmaceuticals has backed a £4.5bn takeover bid from Swedish investment firm EQT today in what would be one of the biggest take-private deals in London so far this year.
London Stock Exchange Group shifts FTSE Russell top job to New York June 1, 2023 The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has called in a new boss to head up its indexing business FTSE Russell today - but in a major shake-up up the firm has swapped the top job out of London to New York.
TEAM: AIM-listed asset manager in acquisition spree with £850m now under control June 1, 2023 TEAM, the Jersey-based asset manager, has announced two acquisitions today bringing its total funds under control to more than £850m It agreed to buy Thornton Associates, based in the Isle of Man, for up to £2.5m and that the acquisition was a “natural fit” for its existing assets in Jersey. Thornton serves around 180 clients, [...]
FCA urges Woodford’s burnt investors to ‘seriously consider’ £235m redress deal June 1, 2023 The Financial Conduct Authority has urged Neil Woodford’s burnt investors to “seriously consider the offer on the table” after it struck a redress deal with the fund’s administrator earlier this year.
Don’t fear an AI bubble – investor optimism is roaring back, says Hoberman June 1, 2023 A ballooning artificial intelligence (AI) bubble could be a “healthy” sign for the market and shows investor optimism is roaring back, according to one of Britain’s most prolific entrepreneurs.
Monzo: Digital bank narrows losses as it chases fintech rivals toward profitability May 31, 2023 London-based challenger bank Monzo said it narrowed its losses last year and has now swung into the black as it scrambles after its rivals in the race to reach steady profitability.
Spectacular froth in AI stocks, says top City strategist May 31, 2023 One analyst believes artificial intelligence represents the 'madness du jour' on global stock markets amid valuation spikes
World’s biggest natural soda ash producer plots rare London listing in boost to the City May 31, 2023 The world’s biggest soda ash producer has revealed plans for a rare London listing today in a boost to the London Stock Exchange after a barren period to start the year.