New spac to list in London with eye on insurtech market April 6, 2022 A new Spac has announced plans to float on the London Stock Exchange today as it eyes up an acquisition target in the booming insurtech industry.
UK division of Russia’s VTB files for administration April 6, 2022 The UK division of Russian bank VTB is preparing to file for administration today after Western sanctions were slapped on the firm following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, according to reports.
Car seller Motorpoint readies investment after boost in revenues April 6, 2022 Used car seller Motorpoint said today it was readying a wave of investment after revenues received a boost last year to hit £1.32bn.
Shell goes tax free in the North Sea after £100m government refund April 6, 2022 Energy giant Shell paid no tax on its oil and gas production last year even as the global energy crunch saw it profits soar to more than $19bn.
Fast fashion retailer Shein hits $100bn valuation with fresh funding round April 6, 2022 Fast-fashion giant Shein has hit a $100bn valuation this week after a fresh funding round, making it the third most valuable startup in the world after Elon Musk’s SpaceX and ByteDance.
Innocent founders raise £100m for fresh venture fund April 6, 2022 A London venture capital firm set up by the founders of smoothie-maker Innocent has raised a £100m fund to pump into challenger brands.
Fintech industry slams Home Office after delays to scale-up visa April 5, 2022 The Home Office has been censured by the fintech industry today after announcing it would delay a fast-track visa scheme slated for delivery this month.
London Stock Exchange boss calls for executive pay hike to tempt top firms to the City April 5, 2022 The chief of the London Stock Exchange has called for bosses' pay to be boosted if the city is to continue to attract top firms and talent.
Pension bodies launch saving campaign as inflation threatens spending power April 5, 2022 Top pension bodies have launched a campaign to try and boost the UK’s engagement with pensions today, as fears grow that soaring inflation could take a chunk out of pensioners' spending power.
Ministers offer open banking boost with ‘smart data’ investment April 5, 2022 Ministers threw their weight behind the roll out of open banking technology yesterday as they confirmed a funding injection in the development of so-called ‘smart data’ in financial services.
