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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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.
Big banks hike small business lending for first time in nearly two years as UK economy improves

June 17, 2024

Big banks' lending to UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) has seen its first notable rise for almost two years, according to quarterly data, amid an improving outlook for the domestic economy.
UK fintech job vacancies surge as investors flock back to London

June 17, 2024

London is driving a surge in UK fintech recruitment this year, data shared exclusively with City A.M. shows, as start-ups push for rapid growth and enjoy green shoots in investment after a rough couple of years.
Zopa Bank targets current accounts and SME lending as London listing beckons

June 15, 2024

Zopa Bank is set on stepping up its challenge to the likes of Starling, Monzo and Revolut, while expanding its suite of products ahead of a hotly-anticipated stock market float.
Barclays suspends sponsorship of Latitude, Isle of Wight and Download festivals after Israel protests

June 14, 2024

Barclays has suspended its sponsorship of all Live Nation festivals for 2024 after artists pulled out in protest against the bank providing financial services to defence firms supplying Israel.
Raspberry Pi extends gains after London listing as retail investors start trading stock

June 14, 2024

Sahres in Raspberry Pi have accelerated their gains after retail investors started trading the computer firm's stock, which made its London Stock Exchange debut earlier this week.
Barclays ordered to review exposure to private equity

June 14, 2024

The UK's main banking regulator has reportedly instructed Barclays to review its leveraged finance unit amid growing concern over how lenders are measuring their exposure to private equity.
Brits have absolutely no idea where inflation is, survey suggests

June 14, 2024

Rishi Sunak is keen to tell Brits inflation has fallen - but the public doesn't appear to have noticed, a new Bank of England survey suggests.
CAB Payments confirms new boss less than a year after disastrous London float

June 14, 2024

CAB Payments has confirmed that veteran banker Neeraj Kapur has taken over as its new chief executive.
Nationwide urges members to back tripling of chief’s maximum bonus

June 14, 2024

Nationwide is urging members to vote in favour of tripling of its boss' maximum long-term bonus as the building society looks to bring her remuneration opportunity more in line with its high street rivals.

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