Super efficient DAOs can change the world, and they’re only just starting September 14, 2021 DAOs are just getting started with seemingly limitless potential, says Dr Chris Kacher.
EU regulators to clear London Stock Exchange’s $27bn Refinitiv deal December 2, 2020 EU competition regulators are reportedly set to clear London Stock Exchange’s $27bn (£20.3bn) takeover of Refinitiv. LSE last month offered to provide rivals with access to clearing and data for 10 years as part of its bid to win over antitrust authorities. It came as part of a package submitted to the European Commission that [...]
Sir John Kingman says lack of government action putting audit reform at risk October 15, 2019 The author of a report into the future of the audit regulator warned today that lack of government action risks letting the watchdog “drift on, half-reformed”. Former mandarin Sir John Kingman undertook the report into the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) following the failure of outsourcer Carillion in 2018. Kingman expressed his concerns in a letter [...]
How the climate change revolution has lit a fire under the heating industry June 22, 2021 Climate policy over the last few years has seen the rise and rise of “net zero” targets, to the extent that around 70% of global emissions are now covered by a net zero policy. Converting these long-term ambitions into a clear plan of action is the next step, and the recent publication of a net [...]
Hot on the heels of Revolut, Monzo targets buy now pay later September 10, 2021 British challenger bank Monzo is plotting a move into the buy now pay later (BNPL) market, amid exploding demand for the services since the onset of the pandemic. The digital bank is reportedly prepping to announce the launch of a new BNPL product as soon as next week, the Evening Standard first reported, making it [...]
Big Tech earnings: What to expect this week as tech titans report July 27, 2021 Wall Street is gearing up for a slew of Big Tech earnings this week with Apple, Amazon, Facebook, Google and Microsoft all set to deliver figures for their latest quarter. Twitter and Snap kicked off proceedings by smashing expectations last week, raising hopes that a post-pandemic advertising rebound will boost other platforms. Tesla also shrugged [...]
Pathways to progression through socio-economic inclusion November 16, 2021 DiverCity® Podcast · Pathways to Progression through Socio-Economic Inclusion Reshaping the makeup of corporate leadership will help instil a culture of progression Socio-economic diversity seems to garner little specific attention as an element of corporate strategy, with the makeup of financial institutions rarely reflecting the wider public. Yasmine Chinwala, OBE, is a partner at capital [...]
DLT may not be the silver bullet, but it’s worth a shot March 10, 2021 Lord Holmes of Richmond MBE delivers the third installment of his five-piece analysis of the government's Financial Services Bill.
Value of deals taking UK-listed firms private trebles October 21, 2019 The value of private equity (PE) deals taking UK-listed companies private has more than trebled over the past year, as the valuation premium of listed companies compared to private firms narrows. The total valuation of deals taking UK-listed firms off the stock market more than trebled in 2018/19 to £14bn, according to new research by [...]
FCA tables new climate disclosure rules to tackle fossil fuel investment chains June 22, 2021 The UK’s financial watchdog has tabled new proposals on climate-related disclosure rules for listed companies and certain regulated firms in the UK today. As climate-conscious commitments and environmental disclosure climb in importance for investors and consumers alike, the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) new rules help ensure climate-related risks are known across the investment chain. “The climate change [...]