The Sandbox: Building a Tech Friendly Regime for a Growing Crypto Industry April 15, 2024 On April 3rd, the Bank of England and FCA jointly published a consultation which marked the next step in opening a Digital Securities Sandbox (DSS) in the UK. The DSS is key to supporting responsible innovation in the UK. It allows market participants to try out new business models that are not yet permitted under current regulations, while simultaneously enabling regulators to identify where legislation and policies may need to change.
Vitol, Gunvor and Trafigura say bribery is over – but reform will take more than words April 15, 2024 The chief executives of Vitol, Gunvor and Trafigura declared the era of bribery in the sector to be over last week. But Rhodri Morgan argues that it will take a lot more than words if the companies are serious about putting an end to corruption in the industry
FTSE 100 today: London markets brace for lower start amid Middle East geopolitical turmoil April 15, 2024 Asian stocks fell amidst Middle East tensions post Iran's attack on Israel, while gold rose as a safe haven. Oil and Bitcoin saw declines. Investors are watching UK CPI, US retail sales, and earnings from Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, Blackstone, American Express, and Netflix.
How the UK can lead the world in fintech April 15, 2024 Fintech is evolving and the UK stands to be at the forefront of that innovation, but only if we uphold the highest possible international standards, says Michael Mainelli The fintech landscape has not only transformed over the last few years, but the industry has also transformed the whole of the UK’s financial and professional services [...]
Markets await March inflation data for new signals on interest rate cuts April 14, 2024 Analysts expect the headline rate of inflation for March to ease to 3.2 per cent from 3.4 per cent, when new figures are published this week.
Marks and Spencer chair: Labour’s new deal for workers could hurt investment April 14, 2024 The chairman of Marks and Spencer has said Britain may risk being unable to attract investment if Labour's new deal for workers is rolled out upon winning the next general election.
Peter Cowgill: Former JD Sports boss set to take stake in Applied Nutrition April 14, 2024 The former boss of JD Sports is eyeing a stake in Applied Nutrition, the budding sports nutrition company which is eyeing a flotation on the London market.
Foxtons calls in Rothschild as pressure to sell mounts April 14, 2024 Estate agent Foxtons has hired merger and acquisition bankers from Rothschild amid growing pressure from its shareholders to sell itself for £160m by the end of the year.
Cum-Ex: Billion pound Danish tax authorities trial starts on Monday in London. Here is what you need to know April 13, 2024 The Cum-Ex scandal is the name given to a huge volume of transactions prior to 2012 that involved exploiting a loophole on dividend payments that enabled a number of parties to claim the same tax refund.
Fleet Street Quarter offers a blueprint for growth April 13, 2024 An ambitious pocket of the City with 2000 years of history is redefining how urban commercial centres can work in a climate challenged world, says Lady Lucy French In the age of climate change, the question is how can London rebuild in a way that creates sustainable economic growth? The answer could already exist within [...]