Top fintech stories this week – 2 August 2019
Catch up on FinTech Futures’ top five fintech stories of the week – all in one place!
FNZ acquires GBST after £150m deal
Its competitor, Bravura, had agreed a non-binding deal to buy GBST earlier this year, but FNZ hijacked the deal at the start of July.
Barclays, RBS and other banks face £1bn forex rigging lawsuit
A US law firm that specialises in stock market litigation has filed the claim at the Competition Appeal Tribunal.
LSE in talks to buy Refinitiv for $27bn
The deal would include debt, which stood at $12.2 billion at the end of December.
Nubank raises a staggering $400m
The company has now raised $820 million across seven venture rounds.
FCA provides clarity on current crypto-assets regulation
The majority of respondents supported the proposals outlined in the consultation.
