By: Lars Mucklejohn

Banking and Fintech Reporter Lars Mucklejohn is a reporter at City A.M. covering banking and fintech. For tips and stories, he can be contacted at lars.mucklejohn@cityam.com and posts at x.com/LarsMucklejohn

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UK sweeps a third of European tech funding in 2024 as London and Cambridge boom

July 11, 2024

UK firms have received nearly a third of European venture capital tech funding so far this year, new data shows, as investors flock back to London and Cambridge bolsters its credentials as an international hub.
HSBC to revamp investment bank to look more like Citi

July 10, 2024

HSBC is reportedly reshaping segments of its investment banking arm, following in the footsteps of rivals like Citigroup.
UK bank staff numbers see biggest jump in a decade as sector outperforms Europe

July 10, 2024

The number of staff employed by UK banks saw its biggest increase in a decade last year, new data shows, as headcount returned to pre-pandemic levels and lenders enjoyed record profits.
Nala: London fintech raises £31m for expansion beyond Africa

July 9, 2024

London-based money transfer firm Nala has raised $40m (£31.2m) in funding to support its global expansion and enhance the reliability of payments to Africa.
Lloyd’s of London insurers Beazley, Hiscox and Lancashire are takeover targets, analysts say

July 9, 2024

Lloyd's of London insurers are expected to be the subject of takeover interest, analysts have said, following news that foreign rivals are circling London-listed Hiscox.
Melrose founders eye FTSE 100 spot for new listed buyout vehicle

July 9, 2024

A slew of blue-chip investors are backing a new listed private equity vehicle from the founders of Melrose Industries that is due to float in London on Thursday.
Metro Bank revives multibillion-pound mortgage sale after rescue

July 8, 2024

Metro Bank has revived a plan to sell a multibillion-pound chunk of its mortgage book after being rescued from potential collapse last year.
Wall Street banks JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs set for earnings boost on dealmaking rebound

July 8, 2024

Wall Street lenders are set to post higher investment banking fees for the second quarter of 2024, as early signs of a rebound in dealmaking partly offset weaker growth in lending income.
Hiscox shares soar as Lloyd’s of London insurer attracts foreign takeover interest

July 8, 2024

Shares in Hiscox surged as much as 14 per cent on Monday following news that two foreign rivals are considering takeover bids for the Lloyd’s of London insurer.
Disgraced former BP boss Bernard Looney plans Abu Dhabi comeback

July 8, 2024

Former BP chief executive Bernard Looney is reportedly plotting a comeback in Abu Dhabi after he was dismissed last year over past relationships with colleagues.

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