2 h. ago Abu Dhabi firm to invest $2bn in Binance using Trump’s crypto venture

World Liberty Financial’s USD1 will be used to close MGX’s investment in world’s biggest crypto exchangeA stablecoin launched by Donald Trump’s World Liberty Financial cryptocurrency venture is being used by an Abu Dhabi investment firm for its $2bn investment in crypto exchange Binance, one of World Liberty’s co-founders said on Thursday.World Liberty, which aims to allow people to access financial services without intermediaries like banks, said in March it would launch USD1, a dollar-pegged stablecoin backed by US treasuries, dollars and other cash equivalents. Continue reading...

Economics

9 h. ago Mayer Brown doubles down on London Financial Services strength with hire of Partner Kevin Ng

Mayer Brown doubles down on London Financial Services strength with hire of Partner Kevin Ng  Mayer Brown

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21 h. ago Top business award for London Stock Exchange chief executive

Dame Julia Hoggett was praised for her leadership and impact in financial services as she was named winner of the Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award.

Events

25 h. ago London bus goes up in flames as double decker causes carnage A406 North Circular

A shocking video shared online showed the double-decker bus covered in flames on the busy North Circular A406 near Colney Hatch Lane, Muswell Hill, North London this evening

Transport

53 h. ago Financial services firms paid £236m of redress in second half of 2024 – FCA

One financial services expert said a fall in complaints being recorded could reflect the positive impacts of the regulator’s Consumer Duty on firms.

Economics

3 d. ago Marathon sisters raise thousands for charity with London double success

Debbie Paton and Audrey Talbot ran for the National Deaf Children's Society inspired by the charity's support for nine-year-old Seb

Politics

3 d. ago 'Double bagging' is rife on London's tube network and commuters are livid

'Double bagging' is rife on London's tube network and commuters are livid  Metro.co.uk

Politics

4 d. ago Woman runs London marathon topless after her double mastectomy

A London Marathon runner who had a double mastectomy ran the race in nothing but her running shorts and trainers.

Politics

4 d. ago London Marathon runner who had double mastectomy makes history with topless This Morning interview

A London Marathon runner who had double mastectomy made history when she appeared topless during an interview on This Morning on Tuesday (22 April).

Politics

4 d. ago Woman 'all fired up' to run London Marathon topless to 'empower' others

Louise Butcher, 51, who last ran the Virgin Money London Marathon on April 21, 2024, two years after undergoing a double mastectomy for lobular breast cancer, is running it again this weekend - topless

Events

5 d. ago UK’s Financial Services Execs Plan to Increase Investments in London based Operations – Report

UK’s Financial Services Execs Plan to Increase Investments in London based Operations – Report  Crowdfund Insider

Economics

8 d. ago London ISD plans for continued growth as student population expected to double within the next decade

London ISD plans for continued growth as student population expected to double within the next decade  KRIS 6 News

Politics

8 d. ago ‘You don’t expect your own children to do this’: Ray’s shocking tale of elder abuse and the son who stole $230,000

Experts call for redesign of financial services and improved Centrelink processes to protect older Australians from fraudGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastThe fraud began when Ray Baird, then 65, asked his son Peter for help dealing with the bank. In the years that followed, Peter gained access to his dad’s bank accounts, diverted Ray’s aged pension to his own bank account and ran up debts in his father’s name that led to two caveats being put on Ray’s home.By the time the fraud was uncovered and Ray, then 74, began to untangle the lies his son had spun, Peter had taken more than $230,000 from him, including seven years of pension totalling $152,423.33. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago Fulham vs Chelsea LIVE: Premier League result, latest updates and reaction as Blues win late with Neto rocket

Fulham bid to complete Premier League double over west London rivals

Politics

1 week ago Fulham vs Chelsea LIVE: Premier League match stream, latest score and goal updates

Fulham bid to complete Premier League double over west London rivals

Sport

1 week ago Fulham vs Chelsea LIVE: Premier League match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

Fulham bid to complete Premier League double over west London rivals

Sport

1 week ago Mapped: The Morrisons stores which have closed across the UK

The grocer said its proposals came after a “wide-ranging review” found these services were not financially viable

Politics

1 week ago Regulators approve $35bn merger of Capital One and Discover Financial

Acquisition expected to be completed on 18 May after Federal Reserve and currency comptroller sign off on dealThe pending merger between Capital One and Discover Financial services received approval from several regulators on Friday, bringing the $35bn tie-up closer to completion.The Federal Reserve and the office of the comptroller of the currency (OCC) signed off on the deal, which was first announced in February 2024. Continue reading...

Economics

2 w. ago AEGIS London doubles Digital Terrorism product capacity to $500m amid rising demand

AEGIS London doubles Digital Terrorism product capacity to $500m amid rising demand  Reinsurance News

Events

2 w. ago London Knights double up Erie Otters in teams' OHL Western Conference semifinal opener

London Knights double up Erie Otters in teams' OHL Western Conference semifinal opener  GoErie.com

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