Security

New polymer £20: security features include two windows and a hologram word change

Polymer £20 note now in circulation

The Bank of England's new polymer £20 note, printed by De La Rue, has now entered circulation.

De La Rue: fresh execs take charge at embattled group

De La Rue appoints interim CFO

De La Rue has appointed an interim finance chief to plug the gap left by Helen Willis, who left the company abruptly just over a fortnight ago.

Willis: in post since the summer of 2018

De La Rue CFO quits

De La Rue has abruptly parted company with chief financial officer Helen Willis, who is leaving the struggling group with immediate effect.

Activist investor ups stake in De La Rue

Activist investor Crystal Amber has more than doubled its stake in under-pressure security printer De La Rue.

Paragon expands again with cards buy

Paragon Group has expanded its Paragon ID business with the takeover of payment and loyalty card specialist Thames Technology, in a move that means the Business Growth Fund will exit its investment in...

De La Rue shares slump on latest profit warning

De La Rue has issued a second profit warning in five months, sending its shares plummeting, and said its full year 2019/20 adjusted operating profit “will be significantly lower than market...

De La Rue appoints turnaround specialist as new CEO

De La Rue has appointed a business transformation specialist as its new chief executive as Martin Sutherland stands down following his completion of a handover.

De La Rue appoints new chairman

De La Rue has appointed a new chairman designate following months of activist pressure.

Ideas wanted for future banknote security print tech

A call for innovations that could become security features on future banknotes has been launched by the Defence & Security Accelerator (DASA) and the Bank of England.

De La Rue shareholders revolt over pay

De La Rue shareholders have sent a strong message about their unhappiness at the PLC’s remuneration policy at its AGM.