AI powerhouses are betting on London’s future August 3, 2026 London is a truly global city with a world-leading financial sector, a sophisticated and mature technology ecosystem, and the infrastructure to support growth at scale – and with these major recent AI office signings, we are seeing the city endorsed by the businesses shaping frontier technology, says Mike Wiseman In my experience, the property market [...]
3 ways AI is rewriting the rules of private equity August 3, 2026 For private equity firms looking to exit investments, the rules of M&A have changed. Successful exits now depend on three things: proving AI resilience,running smarter sale processes and taking a more pragmatic approach to valuation. Earlier this year, the sharp sell-off in software stocks, dubbed the “SaaSpocalypse”, exposed how quickly AI can reshape company valuations. [...]
AutoRek Acquires Grath to Set a New Standard in AI-Powered Reconciliation August 3, 2026 Financial services customers gain new AI-enabled capabilities - enterprise‑grade controls, rapid‑deploy SaaS, and Topa, an API‑accessible AI infrastructure for teams building proprietary reconciliation tools.
First Plus Expands Relationship with SS&C to Support Cross-Border Operations in APAC August 3, 2026 SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSNC) today announced that First Plus Asset Management (FPAM), a multi-asset investment management firm, has selected SS&C to provide cross-border operations support across Asia. SS&C will service First Plus across the full investment lifecycle, delivering a scalable, integrated solution supporting transfer agency, order management and execution and investment accounting. FPAM [...]
Iran war could ‘halt growth’ across UK economy August 3, 2026 The Iran war could “halt growth” in the UK economy as the success of Andy Burnham and John Healey’s economic management largely hinges on President Trump’s decision-making, a City firm has warned. Big Four consultancy EY has said that the UK economy could perform better than first expected this year as its growth forecast was [...]
Boozy lunches still on the menu: Law firms bankroll juniors to schmooze clients in the City July 31, 2026 The long lunch, a cornerstone for corporate workers wooing clients in the City, has been considered to be on the decline with the rise of hybrid working, stretched budgets, and a new cohort of young professionals opting for alcohol-free options. But at law firms, this tradition is not off the menu; instead, it is being [...]
The GCC’s AI strategy: Inside the region’s $150bn race July 31, 2026 Understanding the GCC’s AI strategy is essential for unlocking opportunities from the UK-GCC Free Trade Agreement and the region’s $150bn AI push. AI is a powerful accelerant for solving complex challenges. The GCC’s AI strategy calls for heavy investment in digital infrastructure, and the UK-GCC FTA is creating new opportunities to capitalize on it. What’s [...]
Paycaptain founder: what The Savoy taught me about fintech July 31, 2026 Square Mile and Me: We dig into the memory bank of the City’s great and good. Today, Simon Bocca, founder and managing director at Paycaptain, on going from an apprentice at The Savoy to a fintech founder What was your first job? I started working at the Red Lion Hotel in 1987 during the school [...]
2PointZero Group Signals Global Scale With Revenue Surge to AED 21.9 Billion and Net Profit of AED 7.7 Billion in H1 2026 July 31, 2026 Group revenue growth supported by stable gross profit margin of 29%, and adjusted EBITDA of AED 5.0 billion Global expansion milestones include the completed sale of TAQA stake, and the acquisition of Traverse Midstream Partners in North America, Baobab Group in Africa, and 60.8% of ISEM in Italy TIME ranks the Group 36th on the World’s Growth Leaders list for 2026, highlighting market stability, operational scale and disciplined approach to capital
ARIS Recognized as a Leader in First Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Digital Twin of an Organization Platforms, Believes This Reinforces Need for Trusted Governance and Control of Enterprise AI July 30, 2026 ARIS, the process context platform enabling enterprise AI deployment, today announced its recognition as a Leader in the inaugural Gartner Magic Quadrant for Digital Twin of An Organization (DTO) Platforms – where it believes agentic AI, autonomous workflows, and enterprise governance converge. As enterprises move from AI experimentation to autonomous agent deployment, a critical challenge [...]