Lloyds set to become main payments processor for Paypoint as bank expands small business footprint March 20, 2024 Lloyds is set to become the main processor of card payments for Paypoint's 60,000-strong network of small businesses and retailers.
Investec expects double-digit earnings growth after year of change March 20, 2024 In the past few years Investec also spun off its wealth management business Ninety One and sold its remaining 15 per cent stake in 2021.
Johnson Matthey to spin off medical manufacturing arm for £550m March 20, 2024 Chemicals specialist Johnson Matthey has spun off its Medical Device Components business to a private equity firm for £500m.
Computacenter: Record year for London firm as large IT businesses splash out on tech March 20, 2024 Computacenter reported a seven per cent increase in revenue, reaching £6.9bn, while gross profit rose over 10 per cent to surpass £1bn.
Minister: Cyber brings ‘risks we can’t ignore’ with UK firms still vulnerable March 20, 2024 Three quarters of medium and large sized businesses were hit by a cyber attack in the past year, according to new government figures.
UK drivers priced out of owning Chinese electric cars due to ‘sky high’ insurance costs March 20, 2024 The UK insurance industry is facing “real challenges” in covering Chinese electric vehicles, as sales of the models surge in the West.
City firms face increasing regulatory burden from post-Brexit overhauls March 20, 2024 City firms are facing increased regulatory pressure, according to new data shared exclusively with City A.M., as the UK and EU diverge on financial services rules.
Home REIT: Serious Fraud Office probing whether fund managers misled the market March 20, 2024 The Serious Fraud Office has opened inquiries into the scandal-hit social housing firm Home REIT and is probing whether its former fund managers misled the market, City A.M. has learned.
SEC committed “gross abuse of power” according to Utah judge March 20, 2024 As Bitcoin makes a lower low and tries to find an area of demand, it seems the investment phrase “sell in May and go away” is being front run. Is this the beginning of a period of consolidation for crypto after several months of “up only?” Or, are markets simply de-risking ahead of today’s Federal Reserve meeting to determine interest rates?
Why the London mayoral election could be closer than you think March 20, 2024 As the London Mayoral election inches closer, Jessica Frank-Keyes takes a closer look at whether Sadiq Khan can secure a third term