Simon Hunt

Britain’s biggest fintech firms are recruiting thousands of new staff, fresh research has found, in signs the industry is charting a course for major expansion. More than three thousand job vacancies in fintech were advertised in the first three months of this year, according to data from Morgan Mckinley and VacancySoft, representing a jump of nearly two-thirds on last year, with the lion’s share of the hires taking place in London.

London is among the most supportive hub for developing AI, a survey of international business leaders found

The London Stock Exchange has to grapple with problems other than just liquidity, the boss of Britain’s biggest car market has said.

An employee of billionaire Jack Ma-owned WorldFirst is taking it to an industrial tribunal over claims of harassment and discrimination after the London fintech was contacted by the information regulator over issues with data practices, the Standard can reveal.

Single-board computer maker thought to be seeking a valuation of £500m

Vodafone today said it was set to lose more than 4 million customers in Germany as the telecoms giant prepared for a 400 million euro (£340 million) knock from regulatory change in its biggest market.

One of WeWork’s biggest rivals has said it continues to review a potential switch to US accounting standards in the latest sign that a listing in New York is on the cards.

City Comment: The LSE’s tech incumbents appear to be seizing the first chance to exit

City Comment: Listing in London feels like crossing crocodile-infested waters for tech firms today

Monzo’s ‘Flex’ card has helped the London fintech build a 20% stake in the UK’s Buy Now, Pay Later market, new research has found.