Fintech fraud investigation continues into Wirecard, as German police and prosecutors search bankrupt firm's Munich headquarters
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Wirecard Collapses, Files For Insolvency
German fintech start-up Wirecard has filed for insolvency, becoming the first DAX member to fail after a financing scandal
Former Wirecard CEO Released From Jail
Former Wirecard CEO Markus Braun walks free after arrest on Monday for allegedly falsifying the accounts for the German fintech firm
BT Suspends Dividend To Funnel Investment Into FTTP Broadband, 5G
For the first time in a decade BT suspends its dividend to free up cash for investment in fibre to the premise (FTTP) broadband and 5G
Amazon Tells Investors To ‘Take A Seat’ As Spending Rises
Sitting in the sweet spot as Amazon takes advantage on demand for online goods, groceries and cloud services during Coronavirus lockdown
Apple Profits Dip But Sales Rise, Amid Global Pandemic
Modest dip in quarterly profits at Apple due to closure of its retail stores in key markets during the global Coronavirus pandemic
Coronavirus: Tesla’s Elon Musk Slams Pandemic Lockdown As ‘Fascist’
Tesla boss Elon Musk overshadows third quarterly profit at electric car maker Tesla, by calling lockdowns 'fascist' and 'not democratic'
Coronavirus: Google Profits Rise, But Warns Of Pain Ahead
Alphabet delivers strong set of quarterly financial results, despite advertising decline in March as global Coronavirus pandemic starts to bite
Coronavirus: IBM Pulls Annual Forecast As Client Priorities Change
Worldwide pandemic hits software sales, as IBM warns that its customer priorities are changing and it withdraws its annual forecast
Twitter’s Dorsey Survives Shareholder Revolt, Reconsiders Africa Move
Jack Dorsey survives intervention by activist shareholder group, after admitting he will reevaluate plans to move to Africa due to coronavirus outbreak
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Faces Ousting Attempt By Shareholder
Activist shareholder Elliott Management has reportedly taken a sizeable stake in Twitter and is seeking Jack Dorsey's removal
Facebook Cancels F8 Developer Conference Over Coronavirus
As shares on Wall Street and global market continue to tumble, Facebook cancels its annual developer conference due to coronavirus concerns
Microsoft Warns Of Coronavirus Impact
Redmond does not expect to meet its guidance for sales of Windows and Surface devices due to the coronavirus outbreak
FinTech Part 2: Building the FinTech Ecosystem
How are FinTech companies innovating? What's the tech that sits behind the development of their apps and support networks, and what these advancements might mean for wider industries and consumers.
Apple Admits Coronavirus Will Impact iPhone Supplies
Coronavirus update. Apple admits it is experiencing “slower return to normal conditions” and warns of iPhone supply shortages
OECD Confirms Rewrite Of Global Tax Laws
Digital tax. 140 governments agree to rewrite cross border tax laws that will increase the tax paid by tech giants like Amazon, Facebook and Google
Facebook Shares Fall Amid Sharp Rise In Costs
Social networking giant delivers strong financial results, but investors took fright at big increase in expenses and costs
FinTech Part 1: A New Payments and Banking Landscape
As one of the fastest-growing sectors, FinTech is building technologies and services that will touch every consumer and business. In this new series, Silicon UK explores the current state of FinTech and asks why companies need to pay c ...
Apple’s Tim Cook Calls For Overhaul Of Global Tax System
Corporation tax needs global overhaul Cook says, as President Macron and President Trump declare truce in digital tax spat
Alphabet Hits $1 Trillion Market Valuation
Exclusive trillion dollar club. Google's parent Alphabet becomes the fourth US tech giant to reach a market value of $1 trillion
Cryptocurrency Attendees Should Avoid North Korean Conference, Warns UN
Experts at the United Nations (UN) warn attendees of upcoming cryptocurrency conference in North Korea they could be cited for sanctions busting
Google Readies Bank Accounts For US Customers
Search engine giant is planning a banking move, in a development that is sure to trigger regulatory investigations
IBM Profit Slumps As Tech Services Struggles
Big fall in profits at Big Blue as tech services division declines, as does IBM's systems division
Facebook Announces Libra Board, Amid Departures
Dead man walking? Libra announces board, despite being rocked by pull out by five major payments providers
Tech Giants To Pay More Taxes Under OECD Proposals
Revolution in corporate taxation under draft proposals from OECD will see US tech giants pay more tax
Kik Messenger Developers To Close Popular Messaging App
Used by millions around the world, Kik Messenger is closing down as developers want to concentrate Kin cryptocurrency
Oracle co-CEO Mark Hurd Takes Medical Leave Of Absence
Former CEO of HP is to take leave of absence for unexplained medical treatment, as Oracle financials miss expectations
Juniper Networks Settles Bribery Probe
Networking giant Juniper agrees to pay $11.7 million as part of bribery settlement with SEC
UK Data Protection Watchdog Raises Facebook Libra Concern
Facebook's proposed digital currency faces calls for more information about how user data will be protected
FCA Expresses Concern At Lack Of Cryptocurrencies Safeguards
Financial Conduct Authority warns bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies have no intrinsic value