London-based Red Sift closes $54m funding round to drive US expansion February 24, 2022 London-based cybersecurity firm Red Sift has closed a $54m funding round today as it prepares to accelerate its global expansion with a new US headquarters in Texas.
London-listed Russian stocks plummet after Putin launches invasion of Ukraine February 24, 2022 Shares in major London-listed Russian firms plunged this morning after Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine and Boris Johnson threatened to “hobble” Russia with sanctions in retaliation.
Gold surges as investors seek steady ground following Russian invasion of Ukraine February 24, 2022 Gold and palladium prices surged this morning as investors looked for steady ground in a morning which saw global equity markets plunge after Russia invaded Ukraine. Gold climbed 3.4 per cent to $1,971.54 per ounce by 11:40 GMT, the highest since September 2020. U.S. gold futures jumped 2.4% to $1,956.00. “Investors are diverting investments from [...]
Rolls Royce boss Warren East to step down as profits rebound February 24, 2022 Rolls-Royce reported a rebound in performance this morning as underlying profits hit £414m after the firm implemented a wide ranging overhaul which saw 9000 jobs cut permanently.
Anglo American profits soar to $20.6bn as bosses prepare to hike dividends February 24, 2022 Mining giant Anglo American reported record full year earnings and prepared to more than triple its annual payout to shareholders, as it felt the lift of soaring commodity prices which have boosted profits across the sector.
British Gas owner Centrica reports jump in profit and calls for market shake-up February 24, 2022 Energy giant Centrica said it needs to see “significant change” to address underlying issues in the UK’s energy market today as it reported it had weathered the energy crisis so far, with a 112 per cent profits boost in 2021.
Exclusive: Beckham-backed electric vehicle startup hits $200m valuation February 24, 2022 An ‘upcycled’ electrical vehicle startup backed by David Beckham has hit a $200m valuation today, as it closed a private funding round to pump into a major manufacturing facility.
Open banking’s ‘spaghetti soup’ of regulators needs streamlining, says boss February 24, 2022 The boss of the UK’s open banking body has called for the “spaghetti soup” of regulators overseeing the technology to be streamlined, as fintech firms increasingly push to accelerate its roll out.
Co-operative Bank calls in top bankers to explore takeover bids February 23, 2022 The Co-Operative Bank has called in top investment bankers as it begins eyeing up potential acquisition targets and exploring a move to consolidate the UK’s mid-size banking market.
London digital ID firm scoops up $30m to accelerate US expansion February 23, 2022 A London-based digital identity firm has scooped up $30m from New York investment outfit Equable Capital as it looks to roll out of its identity fraud technology into North America.