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21.02 / 13:33

regulation Department Of Justice sanctions Interpol Brit who consulted North Korea on crypto reportedly detained in Moscow

The local bureau of Interpol detained a British national charged by the United States Department of Justice (DoJ) in Moscow. He’s being alleged of conspiring to violate U.S. sanctions on North Korea.

21.02 / 11:31

UPS Gap HSBC HSBC’s gender and Black pay gaps got bigger in 2022

HSBC's pay gap for female and Black employees in the UK increased last year, despite a focus on recruiting more senior staff.

21.02 / 10:03

UPS HSBC Deal HSBC’s investment bank up 10% as trading revenue offset deal slump

HSBC's global banking and markets unit was up 10% in 2022 as strong performance in its core trading and payments units offset a slump in dealmaking activity.

21.02 / 08:43

business Law regulation Asia Hong Kong’s crypto ambition gets subtle nod from Beijing: Report

Hong Kong’s ambition of becoming a cryptocurrency hub is reportedly seeing subtle support from the Chinese government, in what could be seen as a contrast to the mainland’s hard-line anti-crypto stance.

21.02 / 08:43

Action HSBC HSBC cuts top investment banker bonuses 17% to $672,000

HSBC paid its top investment bank employees an average bonus of $672,000 last year, a decline of 17% as firms have slashed pay in response to a slump in deal activity.

21.02 / 03:15

NASDAQ LSE valuations Tweaking the LSE’s rules won’t solve the lure of New York valuations

David Wighton is a columnist at Financial News

21.02 / 03:15

coinbase NOT Coinbase’s EU chief: We’re growing in the UK – but we’re not hiring yet

Coinbase’s new head of Europe says the firm is looking to grow its offering in the UK and Europe, amid regulatory pressure in its home market of the US.

20.02 / 17:23

UPS guidelines Private equity trade body backs new disclosure guidelines

A fresh effort to boost private equity’s under-fire reputation has been made amid criticisms about a lack of disclosure from the buyout industry.

20.02 / 12:35

COST Provident Platform Metro How Metropoly is Keeping Real Estate Investing Alive During High-Interest Rates

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20.02 / 03:13

IPO Enterprise IPOs London’s bid to attract IPOs with ‘Aramco’ listing category flops

New listing rules designed by the UK’s financial regulator to attract overseas giants to London have flopped, as none have taken advantage of the regime so far, Financial News can reveal.

19.02 / 13:39

Cybersecurity scam Cybercrime Ransomware Cyber Cyber Criminals Target Crypto Investors with New Malware – Here's What You Need to Know

Hackers and cybercriminals have been targeting crypto investors with two new malware threats that scout the internet for unwary investors to steal their funds.

18.02 / 13:35

business Adoption Ransomware malware Crypto investors under attack by two new malware, reveals Cisco Talos

Anti-malware software Malwarebytes highlighted two new forms of malicious computer programs propagated by unknown sources that are actively targeting crypto investors in a desktop environment.

18.02 / 11:03

Blockchain COST Provident Digital Patrick Bitcoin reform The United Kingdom Tax Reform Council Launches Campaign Against Bank of England

The United Kingdom Tax Reform Council has begun a campaign in opposition to the idea of the Bank of England to develop a digital currency that is controlled by the central bank (CBDC). The charitable organization issues a warning that such a step might pose a significant threat to the privacy of individuals and result in modifications to the taxation system that are too invasive.

18.02 / 11:03

Citi Provident BitPanda Platform Action Gemini Bitcoin Financial The United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority is cracking down on unregistered cryptocurrency

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), which is in charge of regulating the financial sector in the United Kingdom, is planning to go after unregistered bitcoin automated teller machines (ATMs).

17.02 / 16:53

UPS Buyback NatWest launches £800m buyback after profit beats estimates

NatWest on 17 February posted a rise in pretax profit for the fourth quarter of 2022, which came in slightly ahead of market views, and said it intends to start a share buyback program of up to £800m in the first half of 2023.

17.02 / 15:35

Citi Gap Trading Places: Brevan Howard opens new office, KPMG won’t cut UK staff, Barclays’ pay gap widens

Brevan Howard opened its newest office in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, to expand its presence in the Middle East. The office, which will host more than 100 staff, is based in the Al Sarab Tower, part of the Abu Dhabi Global Market, the city's financial district.

17.02 / 04:21

regulation Analysis Report Scams crimes Crypto scammers feel the chill: Revenue drops 46% in 2022 — Chainalysis

Crypto scam revenue was slashed by almost half in 2022 due mainly to falling crypto asset prices, but two scam types managed to stay immune.

16.02 / 17:17

M&A SBI Group Takeover Japanese Securities Giant SBI Completes Takeover of Crypto Exchange Bitpoint

The Japanese securities giant SBI has completed a takeover of the rival crypto exchange Bitpoint. The move consolidates the firm’s increasingly tight grip on the domestic crypto market – and marks the second time it has taken over a domestic rival.

16.02 / 17:01

KPMG UK says it has no plans to cut jobs as US firm lays off 700 staff

KPMG UK says it has no plans to cut staff in the UK amid as nearly 700 staff attached to its US firm lose their jobs.

16.02 / 13:17

Barclays accused of falling behind rivals as bank fails to rule out new oil and gas funding

Barclays has refused to say whether it will restrict funding on new oil and gas projects, something climate experts have warned is needed to reach net-zero targets.

16.02 / 09:51

UPS FIVE Action Strategy HSBC A 'cocktail' of sticky inflation and a tight labor market boosts Bank of England rate hike bets

LONDON — A tight labor market and comparatively slow return to earth for inflation means the Bank of England is likely to press ahead with a further interest rate hike in March, economists suggest.

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