Listed FinTech Fiinu Plc has entered into agreements to raise funds of up to £900,000 through the issue of 4,500,000 new ordinary shares at 20 pence per share.

At the end of last month, the business had its shares readmitted to AIM following the completion of its reverse takeover of Everfex P.S.A.

The Surrey-based firm has been developing its Plugin Overdraft, an open banking-enabled platform which allows customers to access overdraft facilities without switching bank accounts.

Ulrik Bengtsson has now formally stepped down as non-executive chair of Hostelworld.

Bengtsson announced his intention to leave in March. Carl G. Shepherd, non-executive director, has assumed the role of interim chair while the board searches for a permanent successor.

Craneware plc has reported a 9% increase in annual revenue to $205.7m.

The provider of healthcare financial performance solutions hailed its strategic position at the heart of the US healthcare market.

Adjusted EBITDA increased 12% to $65.3m for the year ended 30th June 2025.

AFC Energy plc, a provider of hydrogen and clean power generation technologies, has appointed Nick Walker as chief strategy officer.

He has previously held senior investment research and/or corporate finance positions, at Liberum Capital, Evolution Securities, and Beeson Gregory, and was until recently head of renewable energy, clean tech & sustainability research at Peel Hunt.

Walker will lead the development and execution of AFC Energy’s commercialisation strategy as the Company advances its next generation of ammonia cracker and fuel cell technologies into global markets. 

UK & US to sign multi-billion-dollar tech deal during Trump visit

Published: September 15, 2025 at 7:05 am

Author: Jonathan Symcox

The UK is set to sign a multi-billion-dollar tech investment deal with the United States during President Donald Trump’s state visit this week.

Inward investment from US financial giants is to create 1,800 jobs across London, Edinburgh, Belfast and Manchester, according to the UK Government.

Trump flies in for a second three-day state visit on Tuesday.

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