Headlines this a.m. Ashley’s empire grows: Frasers picks up nearly 20 per cent of retailer AO World by City A.M. Reporter UK on course to dodge recession but ‘lacklustre’ growth will linger, KPMG says by Charlie Conchie Andreessen Horowitz launches London crypto push with first international office by Charlie Conchie Political pressure builds on banks to close gap between savings and mortgage rates by Chris Dorrell OTHER NEWS Ex-Barclays boss: Banks must adapt or face ‘slow decline’ under pressure from tech firms by Chris Dorrell Wuhan lab leak caused Covid-19 pandemic, investigation claims by Jessica Frank-Keyes Asian investors head to London as ministers look to lure in tech cash by Charlie Conchie HSBC launches ‘Innovation Banking’ division housing SVB’s former UK arm by Charlie Conchie FEATURES Opinion If Ben Wallace takes the helm of NATO it could be a boost for Global Britain by Eliot Wilson Opinion The success of London’s financial services can create equality of opportunity in the UK by Chris Hayward SPORT Exclusive: Sexton World Cup swansong in doubt over conduct letter by Matt Hardy Ashes: Australia show England conditions no issue ahead of series by Matt Hardy LIFE & STYLE Five amazing moments from Kite Festival 2023 The fashion crime of rucksacks over suits is growing in the Square Mile Get in touch: News@Cityam.com Home   |    Latest News   |    Podcast   |    Opinion Connect with us: You’re receiving this newsletter because you signed up at https://www.cityam.com