Shawbrook to acquire high-end auto lender in bid to expand motor finance offering June 17, 2024 Challenger bank Shawbrook has struck a deal to acquire motor finance lender JBR Auto Holdings as it looks to expand its car loan offering.
Private equity giants face deadline for Hargreaves Lansdown bid June 17, 2024 Peter Hargreaves and Stephen Lansdown, who co-founded the platform in 1981, collectively own a quarter of the company's shares.
For whom the crypto bell polls June 17, 2024 Elise Soucie‘s monthly column will cover policy and consultation updates from around the world, as well as the latest digital innovations in institutional markets. In just two weeks, the UK will have an election that is anticipated to shift the political balance of power, but will also likely have a wide-ranging impact on the nations [...]
Memecoins, all fun and games June 17, 2024 Memecoins, tokens representing viral internet culture, are having their time in the sun.
Building Blocks: Embracing the Metaverse – a new frontier for financial brands June 17, 2024 Every week Blockchain Sensei will be walking you through the basics of blockchain technology. Consider this your crash course in all things web3! HSBC, Fidelity, UAE’s Commercial Bank International and South Africa’s Nedbank have all launched 3D virtual experiences in the metaverse. The term “metaverse” might still sound like a futuristic buzzword, often mentioned by a [...]
Crest Nicholson and Bellway tie-up shows ‘logic’ say investors June 17, 2024 Housebuilders are consolidating to expand their land banks ahead of a potential market upturn, expected once higher interest rates stabilise.
National Wealth Fund will help create 650,000 jobs over five years, Reeves says June 17, 2024 Earlier this year the Shadow Chancellor announced the creation of a taskforce of experts to provide advice on crowding in private sector investment.
Renting remains cheaper than buying in UK as mortgage rates soar June 17, 2024 The financial burden is greatest in London, where buying a house costs an additional £775 per month, or £9,300 annually, compared to renting.
Demand for workers remains strong despite loosening labour market June 17, 2024 "The number of active job adverts remains above 1.7m which shows steady demand for workers despite slow progress in the wider economy," Neil Carberry, chief executive of the REC said.
Ignore the naysayers. Heathrow’s new boss is charting a course out of turbulence June 17, 2024 Heathrow airport has attracted a lot of critism recently, but is the company's future really at risk?
