Tagged: uk

November 30, 2025 @ 8:49 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Commenting on the UK Chancellor’s recent 3-year stamp duty holiday for newly listed firms announced in the latest Budget, Karim Haji, Global and UK Head of Financial Services, KPMG, said: “Cutting stamp duty may act as a carrot to entice more firms to choose London… Read More

November 29, 2025 @ 2:26 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

UK business confidence softens but still reportedly remains above long-term average. This, according to the latest update from the Lloyds Banking Group. As mentioned in a report from UK‘s Lloyds Bank, the overall business confidence fell a number of points to just over 40% in… Read More

November 27, 2025 @ 9:38 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Schroders Capital, the private markets business of Schroders, announces the appointment of Sophie Florentin-Siu as Business Development Director UK, as part of the expansion of its team of private markets specialists. In this new role, Sophie will aim to focus on Schroders Capital’s Private Debt… Read More

November 26, 2025 @ 11:23 am By JD Alois  |  

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, revealed the Autumn Budget today, and for those anticipating multiple tax increases, the statement did not disappoint. Reeves said the government is “doubling down on its plans and the economic and fiscal strategy it set last autumn.” While… Read More

November 26, 2025 @ 8:46 am By JD Alois  |  

With the Autumn Budget being presented today, Judopay CEO Anant Patel is calling upon the UK government to recognize the importance of Fintech for the UK economy. Patel sees a need for collaboration in the Fintech sector that will “create jobs and wealth, supporting social… Read More

November 26, 2025 @ 8:18 am By JD Alois  |  

FCA executive director for payments and digital assets, David Geale, delivered a speech today addressing the evolving regulation of crypto, including stablecoins. Geale said they intend to create a trusted market while supporting innovation in the crypto sector. Geale declared the UK is “open for business”… Read More

November 26, 2025 @ 6:18 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The British Business Bank responds to an updated mandate from the UK Government by releasing a 5-year strategic plan for delivering a “step change in how UK smaller businesses are financed.” The bank’s mission is to drive economic growth by helping smaller businesses get “the… Read More

November 26, 2025 @ 12:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The UK Retirement Confidence Index from Nucleus, the independent adviser platform group in the United Kingdom, shows only one in four UK adults are confident they’ll have “enough money to live comfortably” in retirement. Other key research findings include: Amidst all the speculation over the… Read More

November 25, 2025 @ 2:25 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

KryptoByte, which is reportedly seeking to transform stranded energy into digital assets, is pleased to announce a partnership with Archax, a UK based digital asset exchange, broker and custodian. Archax will become the custodian for Bitcoin generated and acquired by KryptoByte and will aim to… Read More

November 25, 2025 @ 11:57 am By JD Alois  |  

On the eve of the Chancellor’s Autumn statement, which is expected to see increases in various taxes, including a rise in capital gains tax, a recent report highlights the number of people fleeing the UK to avoid the ever-growing burden on high earners.  This is… Read More

November 25, 2025 @ 9:35 am By JD Alois  |  

JP Jenkins, recently approved to operate a PISCES platform in the UK, says it has partnered with Ledgy. Ledgy is an equity and share plan management platform for companies from early stage through publicly listed firms. The agreement is to offer an end-to-end solution for… Read More

November 25, 2025 @ 9:00 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Gemini‘s Head of UK, Daniel Slutzkin, has shared key insights with CI. During our conversation, Slutzkin touched on how Gemini (NASDAQ:GEMI) plans to focus on product development for European markets this coming year. He also talked about their overall approach to business operations, given the… Read More

November 25, 2025 @ 8:26 am By Omar Faridi  |  

KPMG UK has recently commented and shared key insights on the newly released inflation data. Yael Selfin, Chief Economist at KPMG UK said that slowing inflation strengthens the case for a potential December 2025 interest rate cut, Selfin added that the latest data is seemingly positive… Read More

November 25, 2025 @ 8:08 am By Omar Faridi  |  

KPMG noted that the majority or 87% of UK adults with cash ISAs will not invest in stocks and shares should the cash ISA allowance is reduced. This, according to the latest research from KPMG UK which also mentioned that most will now aim to… Read More

November 25, 2025 @ 8:05 am By Omar Faridi  |  

European Fintech iwoca noted that over three-quarters (76%) of business finance specialists say the Government’s policies have had a negative impact on the UK’s SMEs, with the situation predicted to “worsen” at the Budget.  The new research from iwoca finds that the “criticisms” of the… Read More

November 25, 2025 @ 12:38 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A report from Oxford Economics, commissioned by Allica Bank, highlights the seemingly transformative role challenger banks play in driving Britain’s economic growth. The latest research report indicates that in 2024, Allica Bank’s lending to Britain’s established SMEs supported more than 84,000 jobs across the country,… Read More

November 24, 2025 @ 11:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The British Business Bank has announced that Aegon UK, NatWest Cushon, and M&G are the partners for the initial close of the British Growth Partnership Fund I, currently subject to final terms and relevant approvals. All parties have now completed investment “diligence” and are said… Read More

November 24, 2025 @ 12:46 pm By JD Alois  |  

Ross Sinclair, CEO and founder at embedded insurance firm EIP, has shared his hopes for the Insurtech sector and possible policy changes announced in the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s Autumn Statement. The budget will be revealed by Chancellor Rachel Reeves this Wednesday. Some Fintech insiders are concerned… Read More

November 24, 2025 @ 11:18 am By JD Alois  |  

The Autumn Statement will be delivered by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, this Wednesday. Much of the speculation surrounding the budget proposal swirls around rising taxes and support for specific programs. The Labour government inherited a challenging economy with declarations of a “fiscal… Read More

November 24, 2025 @ 9:33 am By JD Alois  |  

Atom  Bank, described as the UK’s most trusted bank, is in the final days of a funding round listed on Crowdcube. According to the offering page, Atom Bank has raised £1.3 million from 1576 individual investors as of today. For investors, you are purchasing equity… Read More