Trading Firm Settles Lawsuit Over iPad Secret Theft
A London trading firm has settled a High Court case against a former quant it accused of using an iPad to copy confidential trading strategies. Read the full details.
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Argos Christmas sales fall as Sainsbury's faces online pressure
Sainsbury's reports a 1% drop in Argos sales over the crucial Christmas quarter, blaming online competition and weak confidence. Supermarket sales rose 3.4%. Read the full analysis.
2026's Top Tabletop Games: Cyberpunk TCG to Pokémon
Discover the biggest tabletop and trading card game releases of 2026, from the Cyberpunk 2077 TCG and Pokémon's 30th-anniversary sets to Magic: The Gathering's TMNT crossover. Get release dates and details.
FN London Launches New Trading Tech Newsletter
FN London announces the launch of its 'FN Trading Tech' newsletter, delivering crucial insights on trading technology, fintech, and market infrastructure directly to your inbox. Subscribe now for the latest updates.
HSBC Settles French Tax Fraud Probe for £230m
HSBC agrees to a €268m settlement over 'cum-cum' dividend tax fraud claims in France. The banking giant also secures shareholder approval to privatise Hang Seng Bank.
UK Retail Footfall Sees Biggest December Rise Since 2011
UK retail footfall surged 1.3% in December, the biggest annual uplift for the month since 2011, driven by evening social trips and strong Boxing Day trading. Discover the data.
Former Jefferies Banker Pleads Not Guilty to Insider Dealing
A former Jefferies banker and his associate have pleaded not guilty to insider dealing charges linked to a £70k profit. Their trial is scheduled for January 2028. Read the full details.
Polymarket refuses to pay out on $10.5m Venezuela bets
Polymarket, a prediction market platform, has angered traders by refusing to settle $10.5m in bets on a US invasion of Venezuela, arguing the capture of Nicolás Maduro does not qualify. Read the full story on the controversial decision.
Trader profits £300k betting on Maduro capture, raising insider fears
An anonymous trader made a £303,000 profit betting on the capture of Venezuela's president, fuelling suspicions of insider knowledge. Discover how prediction markets like Polymarket are changing geopolitical gambling.
London Crypto Firm Pays £1m+ Per Employee
A London-based cryptocurrency trading firm, Wintermute, is paying an average of more than £1 million per employee. Discover how this impacts the finance and crypto talent war.
Next shares jump after Christmas shopping frenzy
Next's share price surged as festive sales jumped 10.6%, driven by online and international growth. The retailer also upgraded its profit guidance. Discover the full trading update.
Next profits to exceed £1.1bn after festive surge
Next upgrades profit forecast after UK sales rise 5.9% over Christmas. The retailer warns of slower growth ahead amid UK employment pressures. Read the full analysis.
Big Profits Made Betting on Maduro's Capture
Gamblers on prediction markets like Polymarket made huge profits by correctly wagering on the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, highlighting the rise of this controversial form of speculation. Discover how the markets moved.
FTSE 100 nears 10,000 mark after intraday high
The FTSE 100 started 2026 strong, hitting an intraday high above 10,000. As the rally continues, attention shifts to crucial Christmas trading updates from major UK retailers like Tesco and M&S.
Discovery Capital Hedge Fund Posts 36% Return in 2025
Discovery Capital Management's flagship fund has delivered a stellar 36% return in 2025, continuing its remarkable performance streak. Discover the strategy behind the gains.
XTX Markets tech investment jumps 80% to £138m
Quantitative trading giant XTX Markets increased its technology and research spending by 80% to £138m last year, fuelling an AI and data science hiring spree. Discover how it's reshaping finance.
FTSE 100 closes in on 10,000 as record year ends
London's FTSE 100 index edges towards the historic 10,000 point mark on the last day of 2025, capping a year of 41 record closes. Discover the stocks driving the rally and those holding it back.
Quant firm pays £106m wages to 49 staff
A parent company of secretive quant trading firm G-Research has paid out a staggering £106m in wages to just 49 employees over eight months, accounts reveal. Discover the details of London's high-stakes finance world.
Swim school faces backlash over difficult refund process
Parents at Rebecca Adlington's Swim! school face a hidden process to reclaim money for cancelled lessons. Consumer lawyers warn the practice may be unfair. Read the full investigation.
HMRC warns Christmas side hustle sellers on tax
HMRC issues a festive warning to individuals selling goods online this Christmas. Learn about the £1,000 trading allowance and how to avoid a tax bill.
Fintech CEO Questions UK's Private Share Trading Scheme
Tim Levene, CEO of Augmentum Fintech, voices significant concerns over the UK's proposed private share trading scheme, highlighting liquidity and valuation challenges for investors.
Legal delay lifted on UK bond market data contract
Ediphy agrees to lift suspension on FCA's £4.8m bond trading data contract, aiming to provide market certainty and avoid delays to the consolidated tape. Read the latest.
JP Jenkins & Sapphire Partner on Pisces Market
JP Jenkins partners with Sapphire Capital, leveraging its new Pisces licence to offer liquidity for private firms like Moju. A major step for UK's private share trading.
Jefferies taps Cantor Fitzgerald for global outsourced trading head
Jefferies recruits Ben Ashwell from Cantor Fitzgerald as global head of outsourced trading, expanding its prime brokerage services. Read the full story.
Shop owner fined £1.3k for pavement sign breach
A Barking shop owner has been hit with a £1,315 court bill after his store's pavement display was found obstructing the street. Discover the full story and the council's warning.
CME data centre failure halts futures trading
A technical failure at CME Group's data centre disrupted futures and options trading for hours. Discover how the incident affected global markets and what measures are being taken.
Jane Street injects £500m into UK trading unit
Global trading giant Jane Street has provided its UK subsidiary with £500m in fresh capital, significantly expanding its British operations and market presence. Discover the strategic implications.
Jefferies Launches Fixed Income Trading Desk
Investment bank Jefferies establishes new fixed income desk in London as part of outsourced trading expansion. Discover how this strategic move impacts UK financial markets.
£19k to £150k: How Metro Changed a Life
Lewis Crompton went from a dead-end job to earning £150,000 annually after seeing a life-changing advert in Metro. Discover his incredible journey from frustration to financial freedom.
Fake Labubu toys seized in Reading safety raid
Over 100 counterfeit Labubu toys posing a choking hazard have been seized in Reading. Discover how to spot dangerous fakes and protect your children this Christmas.
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