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The fintech industry is undergoing a rapid transformation, driven by new technologies and evolving consumer needs. Similar to the internet and the dot-com crash of 2000, the fintech industry underwent a shakedown in 2022 which has helped to weed out the weak business models and showed the resilience of the rest. Today, nearly three years on, we are at an inflection point. While the growth parallels with the internet are yet to fully manifest, as business models adapt to the new normal, shaped by rising interest rates, inflation, and macroeconomic shifts, fintech as a sector is poised to drive growth re-acceleration. Let us focus on a major fintech subsegment: payments – which accounts for around 66% of all publicly listed fintech companies. Three major trends are currently shaping the payments landscape globally: embedded payments, generative AI, and cross-border payments. These trends focus on enhancing convenience, speed, and security, and are being scaled up to meet growing customer demand. Read the full article by Gautam Pillai , CFA on Finextra: https://lnkd.in/e6HG3y62 Read the full article on peelhunt.com/news-insights #fintech

In an interview with City AM, Steven Fine, said the speed of money leaving the market was “alarming” but not enough was being done by ministers and regulators to arrest the trend. “I’m genuinely alarmed at the exodus of funds for 41 consecutive months and the relentless de-equitization of companies, and I think that needs to be addressed,” he said. “If you were considering listing – and I don’t think there’s any shortage of interesting companies that would choose the UK to list – who’s going to buy and where is the demand going to come from?,” Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eH9wRrB5

We are delighted to have Jason Quinn join us as Head of Continental European Sales. Jason will lead Peel Hunt’s dedicated Continental Europe (CE) sales team and will work closely with our research team to provide insightful advice on UK equities to European institutional investors and will leverage the quality and breadth of Peel Hunt’s execution platform to give clients comprehensive market intelligence and access to liquidity. Jason brings deep expertise in selling UK equities to European institutional investors. He was previously Head of European Sales at Investec and before that Director of European Sales at Numis, and Vice President of European Sales at Jefferies. “As Peel Hunt Europe continues to grow its presence in the region, our Distribution team has a multi-faceted role, which requires an entrepreneurial mindset. Jason is the ideal person to take our CE sales team forward, bringing with him a wealth of experience in working with institutional investors in Europe, a deep knowledge of UK-listed companies and a strong track record of leading successful sales teams and building strong client relationships. He will be a great asset as we continue to expand our leading offering in Europe.” - James Hipkiss, CEO of Peel Hunt International.

Peel Hunt is delighted to be acting as Joint Financial Adviser, Rule 3 Adviser and Corporate Broker to TI Fluid Systems plc on its proposed £1,039 million recommended acquisition by ABC Technologies Acquisitions Limited (a newly-formed company wholly-owned by ABC Technologies). ABC Technologies is majority owned by certain of the affiliated funds of Apollo Global Management, Inc. and its subsidiaries, with Oaktree owning a minority equity interest.   Peel Hunt continues to be active in the M&A space, having advised on UK public company takeovers representing £9.7 billion* in value in aggregate since the start of 2023. This proposed transaction further demonstrates our credentials as one of the leading mid-market M&A advisers in the UK.   *Source: MergerMarket   Peel Hunt team: Mike Bell, Marc Jones, Dominic Convey, Sam Cann, Pete M., Tom Graham, Matt Hoole, Lara Ashmore, Benjamin Harris. For more information: https://lnkd.in/ePsaQDUa

This morning Peel Hunt Limited announced its Half-Year Results for the half year ended 30 September 2024. “The first few months of our financial year were more positive, and we delivered a robust and profitable performance. As a business, we saw improved market volumes and a more positive environment for initial public offerings - as Peel Hunt acted on two successful IPOs during the period." - Steven Fine, Chief Executive Officer. For more information visit: https://lnkd.in/efRcRCy2 #peelhunt #results

Last night, our NED Network gathered together for an excellent event on pension reforms. It was a pleasure to witness our network of business leaders convene to discuss this significant topic. Thank you to Emma Reynolds for delivering the keynote speech and to Peter Fitzgerald, Sir Nicholas Lyons, and Tony English for taking part in an insightful panel about pension reform, alongside Charles Hall. #NEDNetwork #pensions #ukeconomy

We are delighted to announce Peel Hunt has been appointed joint corporate broker to THG. George Sellar, Andrew Clark, Finn Nugent, Lalit Bose, Ella Hastings. #THG #peelhunt #investmentbank

Congratulations to the winners of the IR Society Best Practice Awards, including Peel Hunt clients Kenmare Resources Plc for winning Best Innovation in IR, EUROWAG for winning Best Communication of Sustainability, International Personal Finance Plc for winning Best Annual Report and NCC Group for winning Best IR Programme. Well done to all other shortlisted and winning companies. #IRSocietyAwards #IRAwards

Supported by volunteer mentors from Peel Hunt, Local Village Network delivered the Amplify Me Programme in New City College, Hackney. The shared experiences of all the Peel Hunt volunteers gave the students different perspectives on life as well as the confidence that they are valued and able to succeed. The different career journeys inspired the students by bridging the gap between school and the world of work, raising the students’ awareness, and understanding of the depth and breadth of employment opportunities that are available to them not just at Peel Hunt, but also in the professional world as a whole. They learned about important skills needed and how to start developing them. The interaction with inspiring role models raised their aspiration, confidence, and resilience. Through taking part in the programme, students gained skills and a mindset that equips them to pursue and achieve meaningful and sustained employment. #education #volunteering

Today we hosted a unique lunch event at our offices for IR professionals in the TMT sector. This informal gathering provided an excellent opportunity for attendees to network and discuss the world of public companies. We were honoured to have Isabel Green join us for this event. Isabel, an experienced IR professional, notably served as EVP/Head of Investor Relations at FTSE 20 listed Rolls-Royce. During the lunch, she shared her valuable insights and experiences from Rolls-Royce’s transformation programme, which resulted in a renewed market perception and a 3x share price increase in 2023. The event was well-received, with attendees appreciating the chance to engage with industry peers and gain insights from Isabel's extensive experience. The discussions were lively and informative, covering various aspects of investor relations and the challenges faced by public companies in the TMT sector. #TMT #investorrelations Kate Bannatyne