Thought Machine boss backs London listing for $2.7bn fintech Banking The chief executive of Thought Machine, one of Britain’s most valuable fintechs, has thrown his weight behind a London IPO, but admitted he is under pressure to list in New York.
Tech chiefs warn Chancellor not to undermine growth with tax hike Business A sweeping hike in capital gains tax (CGT) risks “undermining the chancellor’s growth agenda” and could suck talent and investment away from Britain’s start-ups, some of the country’s top fintech bosses have warned. Industry bodies and tech chiefs mounted a co-ordinated push to topple the suggestion of a blanket rise in CGT yesterday as they [...]