Funding platform Crowdcube’s losses spiral as costs surge December 29, 2023 Crowdfunding platform Crowdcube haemorrhaged cash last year after its costs surged amid the “largest economic downturn in decades”, new accounts show.
Fintech firms face ‘growing skills gap’ in 2024, warns top chief December 28, 2023 The UK’s fintech sector faces a “growing gap” in talent next year as the demand for digital skills continues to outstrip supply, a top industry chief has warned.
The FTSE 100’s biggest winners of 2023 December 28, 2023 It has been a tumultuous year on London’s markets as a cocktail of inflation, aggressive rate hikes and geopolitical instability roiled listed equities.
London landlord Soho Estates swings to loss as commercial property values fall despite revenue jump December 28, 2023 The portfolio of central London property group Soho Estates dipped in value last year and dragged the firm to a loss even as revenues bounced back to pre-pandemic levels, accounts have revealed.
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.
The five biggest global business meltdowns of the year December 28, 2023 Morning Wire recaps the biggest global business nightmares of the year.
Why investors will be paying close attention to the Bank of Japan in 2024 December 26, 2023 If Japanese investors change their behaviour meaningfully, already nervous markets could have a huge dose of uncertainty thrown in too.
KKR facing fightback against £1.3bn Smart Metering Systems bid December 21, 2023 The founders of energy infrastructure firm Smart Metering Systems have mounted a fight back against a takeover by KKR today on the grounds the £1.3bn bid undervalues the firm.
Private equity firms line up London lawyers ahead of deals frenzy December 21, 2023 Private equity firms are predicting a busy first two months of deals next year - they're hiring lawyers and advisers now to get ahead of the game.
Home REIT investors move to sue the firm after portfolio craters in value December 20, 2023 Shareholders of beleaguered housing investor Home REIT have moved to formally sue the company and its investment manager today after it revealed its property portfolio was now worth less than half of what it initially paid.