UK economy: ‘No one has any clue what’s going to happen,’ says boss of Britain’s fastest-growing business August 23, 2024 The chief executive of Britain's fastest-growing company has warned that poor access to finance for small firms risks hamstringing the UK's economic growth, as business owners already struggle with "really high uncertainity in the world".
Regulator calls out Barclays and Santander for breaching retail banking order August 22, 2024 Britain's competition watchdog has rebuked Barclays and Santander UK for breaching parts of its retail banking order.
UK credit unions report surge in loans after demise of payday lenders August 22, 2024 Lending by UK credit unions has surged in recent years, following the collapse of major payday lenders and cost of living pressures fueling a rise in demand for credit.
Treasury and FCA worried by payments regulator’s fraud refund scheme August 22, 2024 The government and City watchdog have raised concerns over a fraud refund scheme from the UK payments regulator that firms have warned could do long-lasting damage to the industry, City A.M. understands.
Value of Molten Ventures’ stake in Revolut more than doubles after employee share sale August 21, 2024 Molten Ventures said the value of its stake in Revolut has more than doubled after the British fintech secured a $45bn (£34.9bn) valuation in a share sale by employees.
HSBC mulls sale of South African businesses in pivot to Asia August 20, 2024 HSBC is reportedly considering selling its South African businesses as part of its pivot towards Asian markets.
Flagstone doubles assets under administration as UK savers chase better rates August 19, 2024 Flagstone has more than doubled its assets under administration in 18 months as the fintech savings platform cashes in on UK savers chasing better interest rates.
European banks’ US deal fee share nearly halves in a decade August 19, 2024 European banks' share of US dealmaking fees has almost halved in a decade, new data has shown, as EU lenders push to grow their presence in the world's biggest market for investment banking.
Exclusive: Criminals eye windfall from UK regulator’s controversial fraud refund plan August 16, 2024 Criminals are making plans to exploit incoming fraud refund rules from the UK payments regulator, City A.M. has learnt, as banks and fintechs warn of harm to consumers if the measures come into force unaltered.
Revolut achieves $45bn valuation in employee share sale August 16, 2024 Revolut has cemented its position as Europe's most valuable private technology company after securing a $45bn (£34.9bn) valuation in a share sale by employees.