Lucinda Guthrie
Executive editor at Mergermarket who provides market analysis on investor confidence, M&A activity and the implications of IMF forecasts for the UK economy.
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Jul 1, 2024 • 54min
872. News: Klarna sells Checkout, NatWest buys Sainsbury's Bank, and Revolut is worth how much!?
Global Head of Technology at 11:FS and Head of Mergermarket talk about Klarna selling checkout, NatWest acquiring Sainsbury's Bank, anti-fraud product by banking app Charlie, and Revolut's $40 billion valuation. Discussions include challenges in the UK banking sector, combatting financial fraud with Speedbump for seniors, and Revolut's soaring valuation. The episode also covers physical bank branches, sports event sponsorships, and encourages audience engagement.
Oct 15, 2025 • 52min
Bottom of the class
Byron Dixon, the founder of Microfresh, discusses the challenges small businesses face, particularly in diversifying supply chains amid rare earths dependence. Lucinda Guthrie shares insights on cautious investor sentiment and declining M&A activity influenced by IMF forecasts for the UK. Meanwhile, Blake Garfield reveals how US-China trade tensions disrupt his mattress business's sourcing decisions and inventory planning, highlighting the broader impact on small businesses navigating tariff uncertainties.
