Elise Soucie‘s monthly column will cover policy and consultation updates from around the world, as well as the latest digital innovations in institutional markets. On April 3rd, the Bank of …
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Revolut and Monzo say scrap stamp duty as top fintechs launch bid to boost stock market
Revolut and Monzo are among a group of top fintech firms to urge the government to ditch its contentious tax on share trading today as part of a sweeping call …
Government must listen to UK’s fintech stars and scrap the share tax
If there was ever a sign of the damage being done by the government’s stamp duty on share trading, it came today in the form of a bruising bolt from …
How the UK can lead the world in fintech
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 …
FTSE 100 today: London markets brace for lower start amid Middle East geopolitical turmoil
Moving markets today: Asian stocks drop amid Middle East tensions, gold rises; oil and bitcoin decline; All eyes on UK inflation, US retail sales, and corporate earnings from Goldman Sachs, …
City leaders turn to AI bots to fight financial crime
Half of leaders in the City of London use AI to access financial advice, according to new research. KPMG UK’s figures also show that 36 per cent of senior leaders …
Toulouse too good as they book Investec Champions Cup home semi
A second-half surge saw Toulouse cruise past Exeter Chiefs 64-26 to book themselves a place in the Investec Champions Cup semi-finals today. The French Top 14 side are on the …
‘A kick in the teeth’: Arsenal Premier League title bid checked by Aston Villa
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta called on his team to bounce back after their bid for a first Premier League title in 20 years was dented by a 2-0 defeat by …
Watch as Formula E leader Rowland RUNS OUT of energy in race
Brit Oliver Rowland was denied back-to-back Formula E wins in Misano after his car ran out of juice on the final lap of Sunday’s race. Having taken victory in the …
Harlequins to face Toulouse in hope of first Champions Cup final appearance
If Londoners Harlequins are to reach their first ever Investec Champions Cup final next month they’ll need to do it by beating five-times winners Toulouse in their own back yard. …