Government to review UK regulators in hunt for post-Brexit ‘advantages’ regulation The government has committed to review the UK’s sprawling regulatory system today in a bid to strip back red tape and find “post-Brexit regulatory advantages”. In a statement from the Conservative party conference today, business secretary Kemi Badenoch said the government would kick off an “in-depth review” of how regulators work in the UK. The [...]
London races ahead of San Francisco on fintech as chiefs rally behind reform fintech London tech chiefs have called on the government to push ahead with reforms today after a new survey showed that London has climbed above San Francisco as a global hub for fintech for the first time.
Peel Hunt eyes ‘encouraging’ shoots of recovery after deals drop off Peel Hunt Investment bank Peel Hunt said it was seeing “encouraging signs” of recovery today after a sharp drop off in deals and listings over the past year. In a trading update this morning, the mid-market specialist said said it has seen a “prolonged period of adverse market conditions” since the end of 2021 but revenues had [...]
Cash-strapped Brits pushed towards payday loans and buy-now pay-later, FCA warns September 29, 2023 The Financial Conduct Authority has warned the cost of living crunch is pushing Brits toward payday loans and buy-now pay-later products today as it launched a fresh financial inclusion drive.
Solvency II: When will the post-Brexit investment bonanza arrive? September 29, 2023 When Rishi Sunak pointed to a once obscure piece of prudential regulation during a leadership debate last year, it felt to many in the City like a watershed moment.
Aston Martin share price surges after billionaire Lawrence Stroll ramps up stake September 29, 2023 The group of investors run by Canadian billionaire Lawrence Stroll has ramped up its stake in Aston Martin today to take its stake in the firm beyond 25 per cent.
Rathbones calls in Investec executive in post-merger shake-up September 29, 2023 City investor Rathbones has appointed a former Investec executive as its new finance chief today as the two money managers merge operations following their tie-up earlier this year .
UK dealmaking almost halves to 14-year low amid interest rate pain September 28, 2023 Dealmaking in the UK has cratered to a 14 year low this year as rising interest rates and swinging prices scupper takeovers.
Bad day for the bookies: 888 shares slide after slashes outlook September 28, 2023 Gambling giant 888 has slashed its targets for the year today after a bumper run of results for sporting favourites in September helped bruise its bottom line.
UK ‘committed to working closely’ with the EU as City firms fear post-Brexit red tape September 27, 2023 The City minister has said the UK is "committed to working closely" with the EU on financial services rules today amid fears that growing divergence between UK and EU regulators will increase the regulatory burden on City firms.