Financial Services

Companies providing banking, savings and loans, asset management, credit services, investment brokerage and insurance. UK‑listed companies in this sector include HSBC Holdings plc, Barclays plc, Lloyds Banking Group plc, Standard Chartered plc, Prudential plc and Schroders plc.

Fund manager interview on Diversified Energy – US gas, fantastic yield and growing US base (LON:DEC)

Gervais Williams, Co-Fund Manager of The Diverse Income Trust plc, highlighted Diversified Energy Company plc’s strong cash flow, high dividend yield, and growing US investor base in an interview with DirectorsTalk...

Diverse Income Trust declares first interim dividend for FY2026

Diverse Income Trust has declared a first interim dividend of 1.05p per ordinary share for the financial year ending 31 May 2026, up from 1.00p in 2025...

Markets look beyond headlines as positioning shifts

Markets appear unfazed by political and tariff turbulence as investors shift towards selective conviction and long-term positioning...

Commercial real estate begins its pivot

A shift is underway in commercial real estate with transaction volume and fundamentals stirring...

Lloyds Banking Group flags potential additional provision on Motor Finance

Lloyds Banking Group has confirmed it is assessing the FCA’s consultation paper on motor finance and expects an additional provision may be required, which could be material...

Tern Plc cuts Board pay and introduces shareholder distribution policy

Tern has announced a 50% reduction in fixed remuneration for its Board and executive management from 1 November 2025, expected to save around £153,000 annually. The company has also introduced a new policy linking management pay to investment exits and committed to distributing at least 50% of net proceeds from disposals over £1 million to shareholders, subject to reserves and regulatory requirements...

France’s Albatros order may reshape Dassault’s trajectory

France’s commitment to new Falcon Albatros surveillance jets elevates Dassault Aviation’s strategic runway...

Foresight Group reports trading update with AUM rising to £13.6 billion

Foresight Group has issued its H1 FY26 trading update, reporting AUM growth to £13.6 billion and FUM of £9.6 billion. Core EBITDA is in line with expectations, supported by strong retail fundraising, progress on FEIP II commitments, and the sale of Zenith Energy in Australia generating performance fees...

When a lender makes its audits virtual

Time Finance is transforming how asset inspections are done, ditching boots on the ground for smartphone certs...

The architecture powering Zero Trust at the edge

Device Authority is redefining Zero Trust for the connected edge, embedding automated trust anchors into every device from manufacturing to decommissioning...

ICG Enterprise Trust reports strong cash generation in H1 FY26 interim results

ICG Enterprise Trust delivered £222m of proceeds in H1 FY26, with NAV per share at 2,040p and a share price total return of 12.6%. The portfolio generated a 2.1% local currency return, supported by strong realisations and £113m of new investments, including increased exposure to secondaries...

Sterling finds balance as markets weigh policy patience and inflation risks

Sterling steadies as investors weigh inflation persistence, fiscal caution, and the subtle recalibration of global monetary policy...

Real estate’s enduring place in diversified portfolios

Real estate continues to earn its place in diversified portfolios, offering investors both resilience and relevance as the asset class evolves beyond traditional bricks and mortar...

Renewed confidence lifts London’s market tone

UK’s modest GDP momentum and sterling strength are nudging capital back toward economically sensitive names..

Asian markets rally as Japan’s policy shift reshapes investor sentiment

Asian markets rallied as Japan’s leadership shift revived expectations of fiscal stimulus and a renewed phase of policy-driven expansion...

Volta Finance: Liquid access to outperforming private credit

Volta Finance offers investors liquid access to the attractive but typically institutional-only CLO private credit market. The company provides portfolio diversification, with returns uncorrelated to bond indices, and delivers a near-9% dividend yield supported by strong cash generation...

Fidelity Emerging Markets Trust Final Results 2025 – Outperforms index for three years 

Fidelity Emerging Markets has reported its final results for the year ended 30 June 2025. The Company achieved a Net Asset Value (NAV) return of +11.8%, outperforming the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, which delivered +6.3%...

Manx Financial extends Neil Jeffery’s consultancy role at Payment Assist

Manx Financial has extended its consultancy agreement with Neil Jeffery, founder of Payment Assist Limited, until August 2030...

Tech momentum lifts Europe to unfamiliar heights

European stocks just closed at record levels as tech momentum and shifting rate expectations reshape how investors view the region...
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Fund manager interview on Diversified Energy – US gas, fantastic yield and growing US base (LON:DEC)

Gervais Williams, Co-Fund Manager of The Diverse Income Trust plc, highlighted Diversified Energy Company plc’s strong cash flow, high dividend yield, and growing US investor base in an interview with DirectorsTalk...

Diverse Income Trust declares first interim dividend for FY2026

Diverse Income Trust has declared a first interim dividend of 1.05p per ordinary share for the financial year ending 31 May 2026, up from 1.00p in 2025...

Markets look beyond headlines as positioning shifts

Markets appear unfazed by political and tariff turbulence as investors shift towards selective conviction and long-term positioning...

Commercial real estate begins its pivot

A shift is underway in commercial real estate with transaction volume and fundamentals stirring...

Lloyds Banking Group flags potential additional provision on Motor Finance

Lloyds Banking Group has confirmed it is assessing the FCA’s consultation paper on motor finance and expects an additional provision may be required, which could be material...

Tern Plc cuts Board pay and introduces shareholder distribution policy

Tern has announced a 50% reduction in fixed remuneration for its Board and executive management from 1 November 2025, expected to save around £153,000 annually. The company has also introduced a new policy linking management pay to investment exits and committed to distributing at least 50% of net proceeds from disposals over £1 million to shareholders, subject to reserves and regulatory requirements...

France’s Albatros order may reshape Dassault’s trajectory

France’s commitment to new Falcon Albatros surveillance jets elevates Dassault Aviation’s strategic runway...

Foresight Group reports trading update with AUM rising to £13.6 billion

Foresight Group has issued its H1 FY26 trading update, reporting AUM growth to £13.6 billion and FUM of £9.6 billion. Core EBITDA is in line with expectations, supported by strong retail fundraising, progress on FEIP II commitments, and the sale of Zenith Energy in Australia generating performance fees...

When a lender makes its audits virtual

Time Finance is transforming how asset inspections are done, ditching boots on the ground for smartphone certs...

The architecture powering Zero Trust at the edge

Device Authority is redefining Zero Trust for the connected edge, embedding automated trust anchors into every device from manufacturing to decommissioning...

ICG Enterprise Trust reports strong cash generation in H1 FY26 interim results

ICG Enterprise Trust delivered £222m of proceeds in H1 FY26, with NAV per share at 2,040p and a share price total return of 12.6%. The portfolio generated a 2.1% local currency return, supported by strong realisations and £113m of new investments, including increased exposure to secondaries...

Sterling finds balance as markets weigh policy patience and inflation risks

Sterling steadies as investors weigh inflation persistence, fiscal caution, and the subtle recalibration of global monetary policy...

Real estate’s enduring place in diversified portfolios

Real estate continues to earn its place in diversified portfolios, offering investors both resilience and relevance as the asset class evolves beyond traditional bricks and mortar...

Renewed confidence lifts London’s market tone

UK’s modest GDP momentum and sterling strength are nudging capital back toward economically sensitive names..

Asian markets rally as Japan’s policy shift reshapes investor sentiment

Asian markets rallied as Japan’s leadership shift revived expectations of fiscal stimulus and a renewed phase of policy-driven expansion...

Volta Finance: Liquid access to outperforming private credit

Volta Finance offers investors liquid access to the attractive but typically institutional-only CLO private credit market. The company provides portfolio diversification, with returns uncorrelated to bond indices, and delivers a near-9% dividend yield supported by strong cash generation...

Fidelity Emerging Markets Trust Final Results 2025 – Outperforms index for three years 

Fidelity Emerging Markets has reported its final results for the year ended 30 June 2025. The Company achieved a Net Asset Value (NAV) return of +11.8%, outperforming the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, which delivered +6.3%...

Manx Financial extends Neil Jeffery’s consultancy role at Payment Assist

Manx Financial has extended its consultancy agreement with Neil Jeffery, founder of Payment Assist Limited, until August 2030...

Tech momentum lifts Europe to unfamiliar heights

European stocks just closed at record levels as tech momentum and shifting rate expectations reshape how investors view the region...
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