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Professional Services
Bank of England risks 'killing' London's potential to become global hub for stablecoins
By City AM
London's dominance of the foreign exchange market could pave the way for the capital to become the "Eurodollar market for stablecoins" according to a report by Innovate Finance.
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HSBC shares rise after bank unveils $876m loan loss provisions amid trading chaos
By City AM
HSBC shares rose as the London-based bank unveiled its first quarter results, which showed a big jump in loan loss provisions amid escalating trade war tensions
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Tata subsidiary º£½ÇÊÓÆµSE exceeding targets on support to firms following ending of heavy steelmaking in Port Talbot
Banking & Finance
Its ongoing support programme has invested £3m since being launched last yeaer
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º£½ÇÊÓÆµ's major banks brace for earnings amidst Trump's tariffs and rate cuts
By City AM
The FTSE 100's 'Big Five' banks will deliver a combined £30bn in cash returns to shareholders in 2025, according to analysts.
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North East businesses face more than 500,000 invoices in Q1, figures show
Finance
Data from Creditsafe also shows the number of overdue invoices rocketed by 21% year-on-year in the first three months of the year
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People on the move: key North East appointments and promotions
Appointments
Companies featuring in this week's round-up include Muckle LLP, Newcastle Building Society, Bernicia, C arney Consultancy and SPG Resourcing
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BCRS Business Loans ramping up lending activities to Welsh SMEs
Deals
It manages the small business debt element of the British Business Bank's £130m Wales Investment Fund
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FTSE 100's winning streak at risk as White House 'clouds' market sentiment
By City AM
The FTSE 100's winning streak is on the line as the blue-chip index slid into the red, ending an eight-day consecutive run of gains
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St James's Place loses £3.3bn as investors continue to pile in
By City AM
The º£½ÇÊÓÆµ's largest wealth manager saw its assets under management fall during the quarter for the first time in years, as turmoil in the stock market impacted investments
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Revolut's profits soar to £1bn amid global expansion and fintech boom
By City AM
The fintech darling boosted pre-tax profit growth of 149 per cent to £1bn, up from £438m in 2023.
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Tandem Bank: 'º£½ÇÊÓÆµ's greener digital bank' sees profits surge 40%
By City AM
Tandem's assets under management topped £1.5bn at the end of 2024 - a 5.2 per cent increase on the previous year.
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Ford sets aside £61m over car finance claims
Professional Services
The American car manufacturer's British motor finance division has set aside cash as an 'estimated economic outflow'
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Hargreaves Lansdown co-founder to rejoin board after £5.4bn takeover
By City AM
Peter Hargreaves, who helped set up the investment site in 1981 and stepped down as a director a decade ago, is set to rejoin the board in a non-executive role
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Next wave of º£½ÇÊÓÆµ fintech to watch with Allica, Atom, and Tandem in the frame
By City AM
The º£½ÇÊÓÆµ's fintech scene is booming - and it's not just the household names that are making waves in the industry. Here are the next wave of fintechs to watch out for in 2026
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Opinion: One year of Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II – the start of something bigger
Professional Services
Louise Chapman, investment director and NPIF II Fund Principal at Praetura Ventures, on the success of the Northern growth fund
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HSBC, Barclays, Lloyds: Mortgage price war as lenders go all out to win business
By City AM
A large increase in remortgaging was seen in the three months to December
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US dollar under threat as Trump's trade war with China sparks 'global crisis'
By City AM
The dollar index on Thursday afternoon was 8.7 per cent below levels seen three months before as a new report warns of a 'global crisis'
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Man Group sees $5.6bn withdrawn in just two weeks as hedge fund suffers 'brutal losses'
By City AM
Hedge fund Man Group saw its assets under management drop by $5.6bn (£4.2bn) in just two weeks during April as the firm saw "brutal losses" impact its financials
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Barclays analysts: Weakened dollar and volatile policies hinder global market recovery
By City AM
Barclays analysts say a weaker dollar and higher US bond yields will limit the ability of the market to recover after the Trump tariff mayhem
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º£½ÇÊÓÆµ fintech Wise could lose out if US-China trade war escalates, analysts warn
By City AM
The º£½ÇÊÓÆµ fintech pocketed £350m in underlying income for the fourth quarter – a 13 per cent jump year-on-year
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Allica Bank profits soar as fintech chief eyes unicorn status for 'super clear' SME focus
By City AM
The fintech has grown at an unprecedented rate since its launch in 2020 and has amassed a host of accolades for its rapid expansion - but the CEO says the 'products are not more than half done'
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Brooks Macdonald hit by poor market performance as investor withdrawals continue
By City AM
The asset manager suffered from a significant hit to its investments and market performance over the quarter, as the firm continued to integrate its recent acquisitions
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Inflation remains stubbornly high at 2.6 per cent in March
By City AM
The year-on-year increase in consumer price inflation (CPI) was lower than the 2.7 per cent figure forecast in a Bloomberg poll of economists
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Grant Thornton's revenue climbs to £724m, bolstered by Cinven PE deal approval
By City AM
The deal, first announced in November, sees Grant Thornton become the largest º£½ÇÊÓÆµ professional services business to take external equity investment.
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Development Bank of Wales exit from Freight Logistics Solutions
The development had made a £2.2m equity investment in the logistics firm four years ago
Law firm Tilly, Bailey & Irvine expands into Sunderland with acquisition of 15-strong practice
Deals
The move adds to Tilly, Bailey & Irvine's bases in Stockton, Wynyard and Barnard Castle
Deals
Development Bank of Wales exit from Freight Logistics Solutions
The development had made a £2.2m equity investment in the logistics firm four years ago
The 5 º£½ÇÊÓÆµ fintechs with the most customer complaints named - full list
By City AM
Revolut and Monzo customers proved to be the most disgruntled customers in the second half of last year, according to the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS)
Law firm Tilly, Bailey & Irvine expands into Sunderland with acquisition of 15-strong practice
Deals
The move adds to Tilly, Bailey & Irvine's bases in Stockton, Wynyard and Barnard Castle
Lloyd's of London appoints new CEO as John Neal successor named
By City AM
Patrick Tiernan has been appointed as the new CEO of Lloyd's of London, with current chief John Neal set to step down at the end of May
London-based Metro Bank sees share price lift following positive Q1 financial update
By City AM
Metro Bank said profits had increased significantly in the first quarter of 2025 as the embattled lender's turnaround gathers pace
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Multimillion-pound job creating expansion set for County Durham food producer Moguntia
The family group celebrates its 122th anniversary this month and is confident its products have reached the majority of º£½ÇÊÓÆµ households
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SpanSet º£½ÇÊÓÆµ outlines its commitment to protecting the º£½ÇÊÓÆµâ€™s workforce during No Falls Week 2025
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The Cheshire-based company, which provides solutions for safe working at height, offers a range of equipment and related services, including training, inspection, consultancy, and equipment supply
Boss of restaurant chain Steak of the Art on future of Bristol site
Restaurants
Steve Bowen spoke exclusively to Business Live about fighting to keep his Bristol restaurant open for business
Development Bank of Wales exit from Freight Logistics Solutions
Deals
The development had made a £2.2m equity investment in the logistics firm four years ago
Large building supplies depot shuts with potential job losses
Employment
The Plymouth branch of RGB Building Supplies has ceased trading
North West
Cheshire Lines and Shorelines site in Birkenhead hits market with £5m price tag
The Cheshire Lines and Shorelines site and buildings on Canning Street in Birkenhead, which were built as rail storage sheds in 1884, are being marketed by Smith and Sons and Worthington Owen
Interactive Investor to base Leeds team at Aire Park
property news
The firm's 300-strong workforce will be based out of 3 South Brook Street
Development Bank of Wales exit from Freight Logistics Solutions
Deals
The development had made a £2.2m equity investment in the logistics firm four years ago
Soho House Manchester opening date confirmed
North West
Opening has since been hit by numerous delays but bosses 'excited' to move forward
How is artificial intelligence reshaping the world of business
Technology
Larger firms are significantly ahead of their smaller counterparts not only in adopting AI but in scaling it across their organisations.