James O'Brien 
Standard Chartered reconsidered its $100,000 Bitcoin year‑end price target, with Geoff Kendrick noting that the cryptocurrency could climb toward its $126,000 all‑time high after Oct. 6 as inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs recover.
UK‑based fintech platform Capital.com plans to launch spot crypto trading and custody services for customers in the United Arab Emirates after one of its affiliates obtained the necessary licence, moving beyond its current offering of crypto contracts for difference.
In a Bloomberg Tech interview, KPMG UK Chief Economist Yael Selfin explained that while AI and chip costs are rising, they are not expected to become a major source of inflation for the UK. The Bank of England remains more concerned about the impact of higher household energy prices on inflation.
Thoma Bravo‑backed Sophos is focusing on its current lenders to refinance or extend over $2 billion of debt as early as next month after private‑credit options failed.
According to a survey conducted by Lloyds Banking Group, the majority of businesses in the United Kingdom report that the adoption of artificial intelligence has led to the creation of new jobs.
M&G Investments expects a rally in South Korean government bonds because the central bank is likely to ease its rate‑hike cycle as inflation eases, prompting the UK asset manager to back Korean bonds.
Ares Management Corp., a private‑equity firm, is set to acquire control of Toob Ltd., the UK‑based fiber broadband provider that has been supported by the government’s National Wealth Fund, according to sources familiar with the transaction.
JPMorgan’s chief executive Jamie Dimon cautioned that raising bank taxes in the UK would risk employment and cause capital flight, urging the government to reconsider any tax increase.
JPMorgan’s chief executive Jamie Dimon cautioned the UK authorities that raising bank taxes would risk employment and cause capital flight from the UK.
The article suggests that a deal concerning Harvey Nichols could revive interest among younger shoppers, hinting at untapped value in department stores.