‘Significant doubt’ revealed over Bank of London’s ability to keep operating

Auditors question if Peter Mandelson-linked firm can raise adequate funding after news of regulator's investigation

The Bank of London, the fledgling clearing bank formerly backed by Peter Mandelson, has revealed it is under investigation by UK regulators, with auditors saying the fallout could throw significant doubt" over its ability to keep operating.

The news is a fresh blow for the troubled fintech, which has lost its founder and leading board members, including Lord Mandelson and US private equity boss Harvey Schwartz, and halved its workforce since being thrust into the spotlight in September over an embarrassing winding-up petition by the UK tax authority over unpaid debts.