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18.03 / 14:21

FN25: Alison Rose, the ‘phenomenal’ first female leader of a big four bank

Alison Rose took over the reins at NatWest Group in November 2019, becoming the first woman to lead one of the UK’s big four banks. But her work to advance gender equality in business means her influence stretches much further than the British lender.

18.03 / 13:11

Action UK crypto FCA orders closure of all UK crypto ATMs

In a statement, the FCA says that crypto ATMs must be registered and comply with UK money laundering regulations. But, none of the crypto firms registered with the watchdog have been given the go-ahead to offer ATM services, meaning that they are operating illegally.

18.03 / 10:17

COST UPS Future FN25: Xavier Rolet on battling Brexit and the future of London

When Xavier Rolet speaks, the financial world takes notice. As chief executive of London Stock Exchange Group during the Brexit vote, he was and remains an outspoken critic of the UK’s decision to leave the EU.

18.03 / 07:59

BTC Booking Extreme Bitcoin World-renowned Author Dr. Jordan Peterson to Speak at BTC Miami

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17.03 / 20:19

Binance SEC economics Bitcoin Elizabeth Warren Strikes Again, Ripple Promises XRP 1B in Grants + More News

Get your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptoasset and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.

17.03 / 17:25

UPS NOT ‘We’re not wired to head to the beach’: Robey and Warshaw on becoming the City’s top dealmakers

Sir Simon Robey and Simon Warshaw have been mainstays of British boardrooms for the best part of 35 years, advising on some of the City’s biggest and most complex deals.

17.03 / 17:23

Progressive HSBC HSBC to publish ‘climate transition plan’ in 2023

HSBC, the biggest UK-listed bank, is pledging to publish a “climate transition plan” in 2023, responding to increased pressure from investors to make progress on environmental promises and decrease its financing of fossil fuels.

17.03 / 16:37

cryptocurrency What is life like for Westerners in Russia amid the war in Ukraine?

A month ago, Mark*, a British teacher in Moscow, was making holiday plans with his expatriate friends.

17.03 / 15:07

FN25: Alison Rose, the ‘phenomenal’ first female leader of a big four bank

17.03 / 13:23

Blockchain Provident Digital Russians Under Sanctions Using Crypto to Launder Money: Elliptic Report

Russians with strong social connections, who are under international sanctions for the invasion of Ukraine, have been using cryptocurrencies to launder their wealth, according to a report.

17.03 / 13:01

Lawyers Latham & Watkins brings in mental health counsellors for London lawyers amid burnout fears

US law firm Latham & Watkins appointed two mental health counsellors for its UK staff amid fears of burnout among junior lawyers across the sector.

17.03 / 11:41

Abramovich investment vehicle shifted control shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine

Hours after Russia invaded Ukraine, control of an investment vehicle long linked in public filings to oligarch Roman Abramovich and used to hold stakes in renewable energy and tech startups in the US, UK and Israel was moved to one of his business associates, according to securities filings.

17.03 / 11:13

Refugees MPs Watch live: Ukraine president Zelenskyy addresses German MPs

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to address the German parliament on Thursday morning.

17.03 / 03:35

Progressive HSBC HSBC to publish ‘climate transition plan’ in 2023

17.03 / 02:13

Target CEO FN25: How Amanda Blanc led the way for women in the FTSE

As one of just eight female CEOs in the FTSE 100, and head of a financial services firm that can boast having hit gender diversity targets for its senior ranks, Amanda Blanc is blazing a trail for women in business who have ambitions to make it to the top.

16.03 / 16:29

Blockchain regulation privacy Bitcoin Bitcoin Transactions Samourai Wallet Defends Need for CoinJoin While Wasabi Already Moved to Bar Some Bitcoin Transactions

Samourai Wallet, a mobile software wallet for Bitcoin (BTC), has defended the need for CoinJoins, insisting that they are not the same as coin mixers, but rather that they provide users with "basic financial privacy" that is not offered by public blockchains.

16.03 / 15:59

Blockchain Citi Racing Fintech Files: Meet the disrupters, how to make $1m in crypto, and a new arms race

If — or when — bricks and mortar banking becomes a thing of the past, heads will turn to who helped lay the groundwork.

16.03 / 14:39

UPS JPMorgan JPMorgan names de Grivel Nigam to head UK equity capital markets

JPMorgan has promoted a long-serving dealmaker to head up its equity capital markets business in the UK, in a rare example of a woman leading a major business line at an investment bank in the City.

16.03 / 14:39

UPS Lawyers Firms are rushing out of Russia. Employment lawyers say it isn’t quite that simple

Thousands of staff from UK-headquartered companies are heading for the exit in Russia. From law firms and consultancies to banks and retail brands, a drip has turned into a flood as the international community piles pressure on Vladimir Putin to stop an escalating conflict.

16.03 / 14:23

Lawyers Latham & Watkins brings in mental health counsellors for London lawyers amid burnout fears

US law firm Latham & Watkins appointed two mental health counsellors for its UK staff amid fears of burnout among junior lawyers across the sector.

16.03 / 13:59

HSBC Metaverse banking Financial Services Metaverse Banking: HSBC Enters The Sandbox as JPMorgan Tests Decentraland

With major financial institutions increasingly moving into the metaverse, UK bank HSBC is the first global financial services provider to enter virtual world The Sandbox, following in the steps of US-based banking giant JPMorgan which recently set up a lounge in another virtual world, Decentraland (MANA).

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