Robert Olsen

Hong Kong

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Digital Bank Monzo Says ‘Too Early’ For IPO Talk As Profit Soars 300%

4 days ago | forbes.com | Robert Olsen

Monzo reported sharply higher profits on Monday that will inevitably fuel further speculation about an initial public offering, but the digital bank wants to downplay those expectations. Monzo’s CEO TS Anil told reporters that it was “way too early” to talk about IPO plans. “We believe we’ll make a great public company one day, and we’re well on the trajectory to doing that when we choose to, but it’s just not something we’re focused on right now,” he said.
Forbes JAPAN 公式サイト（フォーブスジャパン）

5 days ago | forbesjapan.com | Robert Olsen

英国の野党「リフォームUK」のナイジェル・ファラージ党首は、同党が政権を取った場合に英国を暗号資産大国へと変貌させる計画を発表した。ファラージは5月29日に米ラスベガスで開催されたカンファレンス「ビットコイン2025」の壇上で、「我々は英国で暗号資産革命を起こす」と宣言した。彼はまた、「ロンドンを世界の主要な取引拠点の一つにする。本気でやるつもりだ。これがその証拠だ」と語り、リフォームUKが策定した「暗号資産およびデジタル金融法案」のコピーを掲げた。英国政府は、現状で暗号資産への投資から得られた所得に対するキャピタルゲイン課税の税率を24％としているが、同党の法案にはこれを10％に引き下げることが盛り込まれている。さらに、イングランド銀行に対してビットコインによる準備金を創設することを義務づけるとともに、銀行が暗号資産やデジタル商品を取引する個人の口座を閉鎖することを禁じる内容が含まれている。...
Reform UK Wants To Turn Britain Into The World’s Premier Hub For Crypto

1 week ago | forbes.com | Robert Olsen

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage unveiled his party’s plan to turn Britain into a crypto powerhouse if it gets elected. “We are going to launch in Britain a crypto revolution,” Farage said. “We’re going to make London one of the major trading centers of the world. We’re deadly serious, and here it is.”He was holding up a copy of the party’s “Crypto Assets and Digital Finance Bill” during an appearance at the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas on Thursday.
U.K. Fintech Starling Bank Says ‘Historic Weaknesses’ Caused Profit Drop

1 week ago | forbes.com | Robert Olsen

Starling Bank managed to report its fourth consecutive year of profitability and revenue growth on Wednesday, although the fintech’s “legacy matters” weighed heavily on its bottom line. The bank said its pretax profit for the financial year fell to £223 million ($300 million), an almost 26% drop from a year earlier that was largely attributed to a regulatory fine for inadequate financial crime controls and a provision to cover issues with Covid-era loans.
U.S. Investment Giant To Buy Britain’s Telegraph Newspaper For $674 Million

2 weeks ago | forbes.com | Robert Olsen

Redbird Capital Partners has reached an agreement to acquire The Telegraph, one of Britain’s oldest and most influential newspapers, in a £500 million ($674 million) deal. The Conservative-leaning newspaper had been the subject of a two-year takeover saga that began when The Telegraph and The Spectator magazine were seized by Lloyds bank after the Barclay family failed to repay debts of more than £1 billion.
The Importance of Culture in an Effective Cybersecurity Program | JD Supra

3 weeks ago | jdsupra.com | Robert Olsen

While technology plays a pivotal role in cybersecurity, the human element is equally crucial. An organization's culture can significantly influence the effectiveness of its cybersecurity measures. A strong cybersecurity culture fosters an environment where security is prioritized, and all employees understand their role in protecting the organization’s assets. A security-first mindset across the organization is foundational to a robust cybersecurity culture.
Private Equity Billionaire Mulls Joining U.K.’s Growing Wealth Exodus

3 weeks ago | forbes.com | Robert Olsen

Rolly van Rappard, the cofounder of CVC Capital Partners, is reportedly considering a move from London to a more tax-friendly jurisdiction. The billionaire is said to be thinking about moving to Milan, although a final decision has not been reached, according to a report by Private Equity News, which cited people familiar with the matter. A representative from CVC declined to comment on the story. CVC is a private equity giant with $200 billion in assets under management.
Zero Trust Architecture Best Practices | JD Supra

3 weeks ago | jdsupra.com | Robert Olsen

As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated, traditional security models that rely on perimeter defenses are no longer sufficient. Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) offers a modern approach to security that assumes no user or device should be automatically trusted, regardless of whether they are inside or outside the network perimeter. By adopting a zero trust approach, organizations can enhance their security posture and protect against evolving threats.
American Sports Moguls In Talks To Take Over Crystal Palace FC, Guardian Reports

3 weeks ago | forbes.com | Robert Olsen

As Crystal Palace prepares for an FA Cup final that could see the south London club win a major trophy for the first time in its history, the team’s co-owners are reportedly engaged in a boardroom battle for control. American businessman John Textor, who already owns 45% of Crystal Palace through his investment fund Eagle Football, has been sounding out his fellow co-owners David Blitzer and Josh Harris about buying their stakes in Palace, according to a report in the Guardian newspaper.
Forbes JAPAN 公式サイト（フォーブスジャパン）

1 month ago | forbesjapan.com | Robert Olsen

サンフランシスコに本拠を置くフードデリバリー大手のDoorDash（ドアダッシュ）は、欧州と中東での事業拡大を目的に、同業のDeliveroo（デリバルー）に対し36億ドル（約5150億円）で買収提案を行った。ロンドンを本拠地とするデリバルーは、4月25日にロンドン証券取引所に提出した書類の中で、ドアダッシュから1株当たり1.8ポンドでの全額キャッシュによる買収提案を受けたことを明らかにした。デリバルーの発行済み株式数15億株を基にしたドアダッシュからの買収提案の評価額は約36億ドル（約5150億円）で、25日の終値に対して約23％のプレミアムを上乗せした金額となる。ドアダッシュは英国の企業買収ルールに基づき、5月23日までに正式な買収提案を行う必要がある。また、ディールを完了するためには、規制当局の承認を取得しなければならない。...