Zempler Bank begins layoffs after announcing jump in profit November 27, 2024 The boss of challenger bank Zempler privately told staff he would lay off around five per cent of its workforce on Monday, just as the company publicly announced a jump in profit in its latest financial year, City AM can reveal. In an email to staff, seen by City AM, the digital bank’s chief executive, [...]
UK’s cash-strapped fintechs brace for buyouts as London IPOs stall October 8, 2024 Amid a dearth of IPO activity, the UK's fintech sector is bracing for more consolidation as successful start-ups expand and established players fend off future rivals.
Lendinvest: Fintech lands £500m investment from JPMorgan September 10, 2024 Property fintech Lendinvest has added £500m to a funding deal with JPMorgan as it looks to return to profitability after a rough year for mortgage lenders.
UK fintech investment almost triples in first half of 2024 as sector outperforms Europe August 6, 2024 Investment in the UK's fintech sector almost tripled in the first half of 2024, new data shows, as a slew of major deals helped the country retain its title as the centre of European fintech funding.