Claret Capital has closed its latest fund well above target. The London growth-debt manager raised €575m across Fund IV and related mandates, with nearly a third already deployed into European technology, life sciences, and impact companies.

Northern scaleups are set for a significant new capital pool. British Business Bank plans to commit up to £150m to a fund making £5m-to-£15m investments across northern England, including university spinouts and high-growth technology businesses.

Molten has secured major backing for its latest growth fund. British Business Bank has committed £75m as a cornerstone investor, helping the venture platform reach a £175m first close for later-stage UK and European technology companies.

Government plans would substantially simplify reporting obligations across UK companies. Proposals include wider audit exemptions, digital-first shareholder communications, and a solvency-based approach to distributable profits.

Revolut has secured conditional approval for a United States bank. The fintech plans to invest about $95m and launch in 2027, subject to further regulatory approvals from US authorities.

Bank economist Huw Pill has renewed pressure for higher rates. The Bank of England chief economist argues that a move to 4% could contain inflation risks before they become more persistent.

Hayward Wright has appointed a manager to support national expansion. Mia Mahoney joins from Gowling WLG after the accountancy group broadened its footprint through acquisitions in Birmingham and Yorkshire.

British banks are pledging riskier assets for central bank liquidity. Level C collateral used through the Bank of England’s long-term repo facility has risen sharply as lenders adapt to a financial system with fewer abundant reserves.

British Business Bank will anchor Zinc’s new deep-tech investment fund. The Bank has agreed up to £46m for a £70m vehicle targeting 80 science-led companies across health, environment, engineering, biology, and AI.

Twenty-one financial institutions are building a new global stablecoin venture. Lloyds Banking Group has joined banks and investment groups planning a regulated dollar-denominated product for launch in the first half of 2027.