UK must embrace open finance to be a global fintech leader and boost IPOs, industry chief says February 29, 2024 Open finance is key to making the UK a global leader in fintech and unlocking more public listings, the boss of a government-backed industry hub has told City A.M., as the sector struggles to lure investors.
Shein mulls London IPO after pressure from US regulators February 27, 2024 Chinese fast fashion giant Shein is considering switching its blockbuster IPO plans from New York to London in what would be a major boon to the beleaguered London Stock Exchange, according to reports.
Audit fees for London-listed firms skyrocketed by 75 per cent since 2017 February 26, 2024 Over the last five years there has been a significant increase in the fees paid by London-listed companies to auditing firms, due to the increase in both financial reporting requirements and auditing standards. According to a report by the Quoted Companies Alliance, its sample of 220 listed companies across the main market, AIM and Aquis, [...]
Britishvolt owner hit with £8m bill over alleged tax avoidance in Australia February 25, 2024 The new owner of failed battery start-up Britishvolt faces a near £8m tax bill in his home country of Australia, where one of his companies has been accused of having "an intentional disregard of a taxation law".
UK off to strong start in 2024 despite recession while Germany and France stagnate February 24, 2024 Despite falling into a shallow recession in the second half of last year, business activity in the UK seems to have bounced back at the beginning of 2024.
Hunt’s record January surplus isn’t the good news the Chancellor was looking for February 21, 2024 The £9.2bn undershoot on borrowing in the year-to-date is good news, but it won't have a big impact on how much headroom the Chancellor will have in the Spring Budget.
London Stock Exchange boss set for multi-million-pound pay rise despite listings slump February 19, 2024 The boss of the London Stock Exchange Group is in line for a multi-million pound pay rise despite a drop off in fresh listings and fears over the future of its flagship bourse, according to reports
High interest rates set to dampen lending to firms in 2024 before rebound next year February 19, 2024 High interest rates are expected to limit banks' lending to businesses this year before a rebound in 2025, according to a new forecast, as sticky inflation and high interest rates dent firms' confidence.
Deloitte set to shrink UK deals unit after profitability review February 18, 2024 Consultancy firm Deloitte is set to downsize its UK deals unit following a profitability review.
FTSE 100 close: London powers into the green after retail rebound, Natwest shares soar February 16, 2024 "Market sentiment is being buoyed by better-than-expected retail sales," Sophie Lund-Yates, lead equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown.