LONDON: Lloyds Banking Group is today announced the acquisition of Curve, a London based fintech operating an innovative digital wallet platform. The acquisition of Curve is a strategic move to broaden and accelerate Lloyds Banking Group’s digital transformation. Curve operates a pioneering digital wallet platform that brings all cards and alternative payment sources into one…
LONDON: Barclays BARC.L raised its key profit target and announced a fresh 500 million pound ($639 million) share buyback on Wednesday, citing strong performance and cost savings delivered ahead of plan, despite setting aside more money for a UK motor finance probe. The British bank now expects to deliver a return on tangible equity (RoTE)…
LONDON: Oberon Investments Ltd, a boutique wealth management and corporate broking firm, said on Monday it has agreed to acquire the wealth management division of WH Ireland Ltd for £1 million in cash. The deal, structured as a conditional asset purchase agreement, is expected to transfer approximately £850 million in client assets under administration to…
For the six months ended June 30, 2025, group revenue rose 18.6% to £42.4 million LONDON: Fintel plc (AIM: FNTL), a leading provider of software and support services to the UK retail financial services sector, reported robust half-year results Tuesday, underscoring its strategic transformation and integration of nine acquisitions. For the six months ended June…
LONDON: Shawbrook Group plc today announced that an agreement has been signed to acquire ThinCats Group Limited, a leading specialist lender with a strong track record in providing bespoke funding to established, growth-focused SMEs. The acquisition of ThinCats represents a strategic investment in accelerating the growth of Shawbrook’s existing presence in the specialist SME lending…
Operating profit holds steady at £107.7 million despite market volatility and migration-related outflows LONDON: Rathbones Group PLC reported solid financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2025, reflecting successful integration of Investec Wealth & Investment (IW&I) and announcing its first-ever share buyback. Operating income stood at £449.1 million, nearly flat from £447.4 million…
LONDON: Close Brothers Group has agreed to sell its execution services and securities business, Winterflood Securities to Marex Group plc for a consideration amount of approximately £103.9 million in cash. The Transaction is aligned with the group’s strategic priorities to simplify the portfolio, enhance operational efficiency and drive sustainable growth. As previously outlined, Close Brothers is actively…
LONDON: Lloyds Banking Group plc announced increased profits and a higher dividend for the first half of 2025 on Thursday, citing income growth, cost discipline, and robust asset quality. The UK-focused bank reported a statutory profit after tax of £2.5 billion for the six months ending June 30, 2025, up 4% from £2.4 billion in…
LONDON: Polar Capital Holdings plc announced Monday that Chief Executive Officer Gavin Rochussen will retire later this year, ending an eight-year tenure during which the firm’s assets under management more than doubled. Rochussen will officially step down from his CEO role and board position following the company’s Annual General Meeting on Sept. 25, 2025. He…
LONDON: Fidelity European Trust PLC (FEV) and Henderson European Trust PLC (HET) announced Thursday they have agreed to combine in a deal that will create the U.K.’s largest closed-ended investment vehicle focused on Europe, with anticipated net assets exceeding £2.1 billion ($2.7 billion). The proposed merger, structured under a scheme of reconstruction under the Insolvency…