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UK fintech stamps its authority on Europe but faces global threats
The UK tightened the grip on its European fintech crown in the last year but came under growing pressure from fast-growing competitors ramping up their influence. A surge in investment …
Zilch to Acquire Fjord Bank to Kickstart European Expansion
Zilch, the consumer payments platform powering the future of commerce, today announces it has signed an agreement to acquire AB Fjord Bank, a Lithuania-based bank with approx. $120M in total …
Badenoch accuses Starmer of lying as Abramovich row erupts
Kemi Badenoch has accused Keir Starmer of lying about her shadow attorney general Lord Wolfson amid a furious row about funds in Roman Abramovich’s frozen bank account designated for Ukraine. …
A chance to test yourself: Youngs and Watson on the Investec Champions Cup
For all they achieved in their distinguished careers, there remains one prize that has eluded Ben Youngs and Anthony Watson. Between them, the former England internationals amassed over 200 caps, …
Labour urged to ramp up defence spending
The Labour government is being urged to ramp up defence spending at a faster pace as opposition party leaders warned threats to Greenland, Ukraine and Nato required Keir Starmer to …
UK fintech Zilch eyes deals spree on march towards public debut
Consumer payments giant Zilch is eyeing more deals after snapping up a Lithuanian challenger bank ahead of its long-awaited public debut. The UK fintech has acquired Fjord Bank, helping it …
Manchester City asked to give up FA Cup revenue to opponents Exeter
Cash-strapped Exeter City have asked Manchester City to ease their financial struggles by donating some of their share of the proceeds from this weekend’s FA Cup tie. Exeter and City …
Waterstones books Rothschild as IPO plans ramp up
The owner of Waterstones is preparing to appoint Rothschild to advise its multibillion-pound flotation later this year, offering the clearest sign yet that London could turn the page on a …
PureSpectrum Announces Strategic Partnership with TA to Accelerate Next Phase of Growth
PureSpectrum, a leading market research technology company, today announced a strategic partnership with TA Associates (“TA”), a leading global private equity firm. The partnership marks an important milestone in PureSpectrum’s …