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Fear and loathing dogs London's fintech scene as Brexit dread spreads

London's fintech community is calling for the UK Government to deliver a 'Brexit Blueprint' that includes single market access and financial services passporting, as fears mount over a softening of venture capital financing and a talent drain for startups operating out of the capital.

05 July 2016

News/Brexit

Challenger banks unfazed by Brexit - PwC

The widely expected post-Brexit recession does not appear to be putting off challenger banks looking to launch in the UK, says PwC.

04 July 2016

Company update/Brexit

Treasury Committee opens inquiry on UK's future economic relations with EU

Yesterday, the Treasury Committee began its inquiry into the UK’s future economic relationship with the European Union.

01 July 2016

News/Brexit

Brexit: Visa could move jobs to continent, LSE-Deutsche Bourse London HQ at risk

The Brexit fallout continues, with concerns rising that Visa might move hundreds of jobs out of the UK, the London Stock Exchange's merger with Deutsche Bourse could be hampered, and the City's role running euro clearing is under threat.

29 June 2016

News/Brexit

Fintech starts to reflect on the realities of Brexit

As the UK's banks take a pounding on the stock market and Sterling sinks to new lows, speculation surrounding the future of London's shell-shocked financial services industry in a post-Brexit world hits fever pitch.

27 June 2016

Company update/Brexit

Isda statement on Brexit implications for legal certainty in derivatives contracts

The International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. (ISDA) today published the following statement on the UK referendum vote to leave the European Union (EU), also known as Brexit.

24 June 2016

News/Brexit

Brexit vote sends shock waves through financial markets

A British vote to exit the European Union has sent shock waves through the financial markets, pushing the pound into freefall and raising profound implications for City jobs, regulations, and the country's nascent fintech industry.

24 June 2016

News/Brexit

Brexit fears haunt UK fintech

If Britain votes to leave the European Union on Thursday the consequences for the country's thriving fintech sector will be "catastrophic", prompting an exodus of companies and costing the economy some $5 billion over the course of the next five years, claims a report from consultancy William Garrity Associates.

21 June 2016

News/Brexit

ACI Worldwide warns of UK Brexit consequences to fintech industry

ACI Worldwide has stepped into the debate over British membership of the European Union, stating that a Brexit would be "disastrous" for the UK fintech community and serously jeopardise London's role as a central hub for financial services in Europe.

14 June 2016

News/Brexit

Swift Business Forum London 2016 - Live blog

Now in its sixth year, the Swift Business Forum London 2016 brought together 1000 delegates from across banking, securities, market infrastructures and corporates to tackle the theme, Build the future. A broad spectrum of speakers discussed their vision and aspirations for the industry, while tackling practical topics around disruption, technology and regulation - particularly as they impact the UK market.

20 April 2016

News/Brexit

Swift Nordics Regional Conference 2016 - Live Blog Day 2

The Swift Nordics Regional Conference 2016 in Oslo is focusing on how to effectively harness disruptive trends and deliver practical, real world change to the financial industry. Over the course of two days, the programme will examine challenges and opportunities in the Nordics and beyond, and assess how new technologies, changing business models and collaborative ways of working pave the way for the future.

09 March 2016