Zilo lands £20m funding round as it eyes global expansion September 23, 2025 Zilo has secured £20m in fresh funding as the London fintech gears up for the next phase in its expansion, City AM can reveal. The Canary Wharf-based business, founded in 2020, said its Series A extension round was led by Toronto-based investor Portage Ventures alongside US bank State Street and existing shareholders and management. Zilo [...]
Don’t rule out another rate cut this year September 23, 2025 Many are assuming the Bank of England will hold rates for the rest of the year. But scratch the surface and there is a case for another move before year-end, says Martin Beck Most analysts reckon the Bank of England is done cutting rates in 2025, a consensus reinforced by the Bank’s decision today to [...]
Crypto isn’t dying. Here’s what the next five years will hold September 23, 2025 What will crypto look like in the next five years? Very different to the playground of the last five, writes Paul Armstrong.
Exclusive: Investors cautiously bullish on Bitcoin September 23, 2025 Retail investors are becoming increasingly optimistic about cryptocurrencies, as volatile market conditions cause people to consider adding the asset to their portfolio. According to a survey of 2,537 retail investors from investment advice platform Finimize, nearly 70 per cent are more bullish on the opportunities offered from cryptocurrencies than equities over the next 12 months, [...]
Older Brits hesitate transferring wealth amid retirement cost fears September 23, 2025 Older Brits are hesitant to transfer money to younger family members, despite wanting to provide financial help, as worries over affording care in later life continues to plague savers. According to research from Octopus Money, 50 per cent of UK adults would like to give family members more money in their lifetime but hold back [...]
‘Staggering commitment’: Nvidia to invest up to $100bn in OpenAI September 22, 2025 A massive expansion in OpenAI’s compute capacity will soon be underway after the firm secured a $100bn (£74bn) investment from the world’s best-known chipmaker, Nvidia. The commitment was made as part of a major strategic partnership between the two tech giants, which will see Nvivida deploy at least 10 gigawatts in data centre capacity for [...]
Zilch lands £30m debt facility from US Bank ahead of ‘next phase of growth’ September 22, 2025 Zilch has secured a fresh loan facility in signs the London fintech is opting for debt-fuelled over equity-led expansion. The Victoria-based business has agreed the £30m facility with New York-based US Bank, according to documents filed with Companies House. The agreement marks the largest financing deal the fintech has struck since its £150m debt facility [...]
Win VIP Hospitality for four to see England v Australia With Pitch Experiences September 22, 2025 Includes category A match tickets, champagne reception and three course meal THIS PRIZE DRAW IS NOW CLOSED City Winners have teamed up with leading hospitality and event company, Pitch Experiences for one lucky City Winner to win an exclusive VIP Hospitality package for four guests at England’s Autumn Nations Cup fixture against Australia, taking place [...]
Win a hospitality and ticket package for two to Tottenham v Liverpool September 22, 2025 Includes access to private suite, drinks and pre-match meal City Winners have partnered with leading hospitality company, Go Privilege to offer a City Winner a VIP hospitality package and tickets for two at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to see Tottenham vs Liverpool on 20th December. This fixture is one of the biggest and most intense [...]
MLB London Series still has future despite cancellation, insists City Hall September 22, 2025 Major League Baseball still has a future in the capital despite next year’s scheduled MLB London Series being called off, insists City Hall. The New York Yankees were due to play a pair of games against the Toronto Blue Jays next June in what would have been the first MLB match in London since 2024. [...]