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22.02 / 15:07

business Europe Funding UK government approved BitPanda to provide crypto custody with the acquisition of FCA-approved Trustology

BitPanda, a Viena-based crypto exchange platform has made its maiden acquisition in the form of United Kingdom-based Trustology, a crypto custodian and wallet service provider for an undisclosed amount.

22.02 / 12:15

UPS HSBC HSBC investment bank profit up by 10% as fixed income trading slides

Profit at HSBC’s investment bank was up by 10% last year, as strong performance in equities and advisory was offset by a sharp decline in fixed income trading.

22.02 / 08:33

UPS HSBC HSBC investment bank profits up by 10% as fixed income trading slides

Profits at HSBC's investment bank were up by 10% last year, as strong performance in equities and advisory was offset by a sharp decline in fixed income trading.

22.02 / 03:21

Fire peace Putin orders Russian troops into eastern Ukraine to 'maintain peace'

Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered forces to “maintain peace” in separatist regions of eastern Ukraine, hours after the Kremlin recognized the area’s independence.

22.02 / 01:13

Fire EU and US promise more sanctions against Russia as Putin recognises breakaway republics in Ukraine

The European Union’s top officials said the bloc will impose more sanctions against those involved in Russia’s recognition of two separatist regions of eastern Ukraine amid fears of a potential Russian invasion of the country.

21.02 / 23:49

business VISA income Financial Can crypto be used to prove financial independence for travel visas?

For international travelers still able to cross borders amid an ongoing pandemic, using cryptocurrency to prove they have the means to sustain themselves abroad is a relatively new concept.

21.02 / 23:09

Citi regulatory Government fires starting gun on post-Brexit regulatory overhaul with ‘bold’ Solvency II change

The UK government has put insurance sector regulation in its crosshairs as it begins a planned overhaul to the EU rules that governed the City before Brexit.

21.02 / 19:17

Fire Human Rights restrictions COVID restrictions end Boris Johnson to announce end of COVID restrictions in England

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is on Monday unveiling his "Living with COVID" strategy, despite criticism and warnings over the expected end of the latest restrictions.

21.02 / 18:13

Bitcoin UK law firm Gunnercooke to accept payment in crypto

UK law firm Gunnercooke has said it will accept payment for its legal services in crypto assets such as bitcoin and ether.

21.02 / 14:51

Climate week UK braces for floods as third storm batters the islands in a week

Dozens of flood warnings have been issued across the UK as it is battered by the third storm in a week.

21.02 / 13:41

business Adoption Bitfury Bitcoin Georgia punches well above its weight for Bitcoin mining: Report

At first glance, the pint-sized Republic of Georgia is an unlikely suspect for Bitcoin (BTC) mining activity. An underdog for mining, the country boasts abundant hydropower while ranked seventh worldwide for the World Bank’s ease-of-doing-business index — ahead of the United Kingdom and Germany.

21.02 / 10:31

UPS Waves fall Sharp fall in fintech share prices could trigger wave of sector deals

The European fintech sector enjoyed an extraordinary boom last year. The pandemic drove more activity online, boosting growth prospects, and investment poured in, juicing up valuations.

21.02 / 10:27

festival YouTube week UK braces for floods as third storm batters islands in a week

Dozens of flood warnings have been issued across the UK as it is battered by the third storm in a week.

21.02 / 08:45

festival Swiss Leak Credit Suisse leak alleges Swiss bank stashed billions in illicit funds

Credit Suisse was accused by an international investigation carried out by several media of hosting funds of criminal or illicit origin.

20.02 / 15:09

Sport News symptoms Britain's Queen Elizabeth tests positive for COVID-19 with 'light' symptoms, says Buckingham Palace

Britain's Queen Elizabeth has tested positive for COVID-19, Buckingham Palace has announced.

20.02 / 14:39

markets Bitcoin Bitcoin Price Bitcoin price dips below $38K as crypto sentiment nears 'extreme fear'

Bitcoin (BTC) saw its first dive below $38,000 in over two weeks on Feb. 20 as macro triggers rattled low-volume weekend markets.

20.02 / 11:25

cryptocurrency Digital Platform cryptocurrency explainer pig butchering Pig Butchering Crypto Scam: Know About This Scam Where Fraudsters Use Romance As A Hook To Lure People Into Bogus Investments

A technique known as "pig butchering" has spread globally as a cryptocurrency scam

20.02 / 10:31

Citi Financial Brexit clobbers financial exports but an even bigger hit is coming for the City

Back in July 2018, before the UK had even left the EU, leading Brexiteer Jacob Rees-Mogg suggested it could take 50 years to judge whether Brexit has been a success or a failure.

20.02 / 08:05

compliance KPMG-audited fund reported to FCA for years-long compliance failure in UK arm

Aquila Capital, a German fund group audited by KPMG, has become the subject of a whistleblower report to the Financial Conduct Authority after a breach of the UK's pension rules, as has one of the firm's senior staff.

20.02 / 06:31

Citi Stocks market UBS RBC Trading Places: Credit Suisse brings in Triggle, UBS adds Lennehag

It's been another week of people changing roles in the City. Here's the roundup.

20.02 / 05:43

Citi CEO Hybrid working can’t ‘fall on gender lines’ says Deutsche Bank’s UK CEO

The financial services sector will have to comb through the numbers to make sure hybrid working doesn’t “fall on gender lines”, the UK and Ireland chief executive of Deutsche Bank said.

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