M&S chair Archie Norman blames pension funds for London stock market’s troubles June 9, 2024 City veteran Archie Norman has hit out at pension funds for not investing enough in UK companies, partially blaming them for the decline of London's stock market.
Channel 4 plans to slash as many as 200 London jobs as broadcaster’s restructuring continues January 8, 2024 Channel 4 is planning to slash up to 200 jobs and most of the affected positions are expected to be London-based roles.
London fintech Kennek raises £10m in seed funding for lending software October 10, 2023 London-based fintech Kennek has raised $12.5m (£10.3m) in a seed funding round led by HV Capital, the backer of Hello Fresh, Depop and Flixbus. The funds will allow Kennek, a software developer that provides a single platform for alternative lenders, to build on its home market and plans for expansion into the EU. Co-founder Xavier [...]
London races ahead of San Francisco on fintech as chiefs rally behind reform October 2, 2023 London tech chiefs have called on the government to push ahead with reforms today after a new survey showed that London has climbed above San Francisco as a global hub for fintech for the first time.
CAB Payments confirms new boss less than a year after disastrous London float June 14, 2024 CAB Payments has confirmed that veteran banker Neeraj Kapur has taken over as its new chief executive.
FTSE 100 today: London markets likely to soar on the heels of global tech rally January 19, 2024 Global stocks surge in a tech rally, oil prices dip, and Bitcoin hits a five-week low. Attention now shifts to UK retail sales and U.S. Michigan Sentiment data.
Ashtead: FTSE 100 giant’s potential New York switch raises more questions for London June 10, 2024 Analysts have warned that FTSE 100 giant Ashtead's potential switch to New York's stock market could strip London of one of its best-performing names, once again raising questions over its status as a trading venue for US-focused firms.
Another one? American firm plots London Stock Exchange listing amid signs of revival May 16, 2024 Another firm is reportedly gearing up to float on the London Stock Exchange in the coming weeks as the City begins to show signs of a revival following a barren period for the market.
London gold price benchmark hits record high as investors hunt for safe haven December 28, 2023 London's gold price benchmark hit an all-time high yesterday as investors continue to pour into the precious metal to shield themselves from economic and political volatility, the London Bullion Market Association said.
Best new London rooftop bars and terraces to book for summer May 18, 2023 There’s nothing like discovering a new outdoor drinking spot. Book a table at one of these new London rooftop bars, says Adam Bloodworth It’s been a ropey old spring so far in terms of the weather but this new spell of warmth feels like a good omen, so we’re calling it: outdoor drinking season has [...]