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.

European stocks reach new highs

European equities hit record highs as the STOXX 600, FTSE 100 and IBEX 35 advanced despite weak industrial data, supported by strong interest in financial and defensive stocks...

February 2, 2026

Time Finance Profit Margin Rises as Lending Hits Record £235M in Interim Results (Video)

Time Finance posts record lending and stronger margins in H1 2025 results, with CEO Ed Rimmer highlighting improved credit quality and a 48% jump in new business...

February 2, 2026

Molten Ventures to host 2026 Investor Day on 11 February

Molten Ventures will host its annual Investor Day for institutional investors and analysts on Wednesday, 11 February 2026...

February 2, 2026

Social media algorithms on trial as legal and operational risks mount

A California court case targeting social media algorithms signals rising legal risk for platforms built on engagement, with broader implications for tech investors...

January 30, 2026

Pharma teams gain early insight into message effectiveness

Talking Medicines gives pharma teams early insight into which messages resonate with healthcare professionals...

January 30, 2026

Private equity strategy targets long-term institutional allocations

Private equity exposure through manager stakes offers institutional portfolios a mix of long-term growth and recurring income...

January 30, 2026

Surge in gold and silver points to rising investor caution

Gold and silver gains suggest investors are shifting to safer ground amid rising political and market risks...

January 30, 2026

IG Group completes acquisition of Independent Reserve

IG Group Holdings plc has completed its acquisition of crypto exchange Independent Reserve following regulatory approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore...

January 30, 2026

ICG Enterprise Trust reports 2.4% Q3 NAV total return, raises FY26 dividend guidance

ICG Enterprise Trust plc delivered a 2.4% NAV per share total return for the three months to 31 October 2025, supported by £82m of realisations and disciplined investment activity...

January 30, 2026

European stocks edge higher as earnings and global risks guide investor focus

European stocks gain ground as earnings season highlights resilience across key sectors...

January 29, 2026

UK markets hold ground as commodities and banks show resilience

UK markets edge up as mining stocks gain and banks hold steady amid firm commodity prices and stable economic signals...

January 29, 2026

European markets gain as earnings drive rotation

Investors rotate on earnings as strong updates lift European stocks despite DAX pressure...

January 29, 2026

Arbuthnot Commercial ABL funds strategic acquisition in the UK fit‑out sector

Arbuthnot Commercial ABL has funded the acquisition of a regional contractor, combining speed and flexibility in support of a sponsor-led growth strategy...

January 29, 2026

Lloyds reports strong 2025 performance and higher returns outlook

Lloyds Banking Group plc delivered a robust financial performance in 2025, with statutory profit before tax rising to £6.7 billion and return on tangible equity reaching 12.9%, or 14.8% excluding one-off charges...

January 29, 2026

3i Group FY2026 Q3 performance update: NAV growth driven by Action

3i Group reported a strong third quarter for FY2026, with NAV per share rising to 3,017 pence at 31 December 2025 and a total return of 20% for the nine months...

January 29, 2026

St. James’s Place reports record £220bn funds under management for 2025

St. James’s Place plc reported gross inflows of £21.9 billion for the year ended 31 December 2025, up 19% year on year, with net inflows rising 42% to £6.2 billion...

January 29, 2026

JPMorgan European Discovery Trust impresses with 37.4% share price growth in 2025

JPMorgan European Discovery Trust plc reported a robust calendar-year 2025 performance, with its share price rising 37.4% and NAV up 34.3%, both comfortably ahead of the MSCI Europe ex-UK Small Cap Index...

January 29, 2026

Multi asset fund Volta Finance reports +0.3% December return, NAV at €7.09 per share

In its December 2025 update, Volta Finance reported a +0.3% monthly return and +2.7% year-to-date performance...

January 29, 2026

Sterling rises as markets reprice UK rate path

Sterling rose last week as markets cut rate cut bets, while dollar weakness and eurozone uncertainty drove key currency shifts...

January 28, 2026

Time Finance Delivers Positive Interim Results, Signals Confidence for Future Growth – Cavendish

Time Finance reports strong H1 2026 results with record lending growth and profit rise, according to the latest Cavendish research note...

January 28, 2026

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6 February 2026

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6 February 2026

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4 February 2026

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4 February 2026

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6 February 2026

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6 February 2026

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European stocks reach new highs

European equities hit record highs as the STOXX 600, FTSE 100 and IBEX 35 advanced despite weak industrial data, supported by strong interest in financial and defensive stocks...

February 2, 2026

Time Finance Profit Margin Rises as Lending Hits Record £235M in Interim Results (Video)

Time Finance posts record lending and stronger margins in H1 2025 results, with CEO Ed Rimmer highlighting improved credit quality and a 48% jump in new business...

February 2, 2026

Molten Ventures to host 2026 Investor Day on 11 February

Molten Ventures will host its annual Investor Day for institutional investors and analysts on Wednesday, 11 February 2026...

February 2, 2026

Social media algorithms on trial as legal and operational risks mount

A California court case targeting social media algorithms signals rising legal risk for platforms built on engagement, with broader implications for tech investors...

January 30, 2026

Pharma teams gain early insight into message effectiveness

Talking Medicines gives pharma teams early insight into which messages resonate with healthcare professionals...

January 30, 2026

Private equity strategy targets long-term institutional allocations

Private equity exposure through manager stakes offers institutional portfolios a mix of long-term growth and recurring income...

January 30, 2026

Surge in gold and silver points to rising investor caution

Gold and silver gains suggest investors are shifting to safer ground amid rising political and market risks...

January 30, 2026

IG Group completes acquisition of Independent Reserve

IG Group Holdings plc has completed its acquisition of crypto exchange Independent Reserve following regulatory approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore...

January 30, 2026

ICG Enterprise Trust reports 2.4% Q3 NAV total return, raises FY26 dividend guidance

ICG Enterprise Trust plc delivered a 2.4% NAV per share total return for the three months to 31 October 2025, supported by £82m of realisations and disciplined investment activity...

January 30, 2026

European stocks edge higher as earnings and global risks guide investor focus

European stocks gain ground as earnings season highlights resilience across key sectors...

January 29, 2026

UK markets hold ground as commodities and banks show resilience

UK markets edge up as mining stocks gain and banks hold steady amid firm commodity prices and stable economic signals...

January 29, 2026

European markets gain as earnings drive rotation

Investors rotate on earnings as strong updates lift European stocks despite DAX pressure...

January 29, 2026

Arbuthnot Commercial ABL funds strategic acquisition in the UK fit‑out sector

Arbuthnot Commercial ABL has funded the acquisition of a regional contractor, combining speed and flexibility in support of a sponsor-led growth strategy...

January 29, 2026

Lloyds reports strong 2025 performance and higher returns outlook

January 29, 2026

3i Group FY2026 Q3 performance update: NAV growth driven by Action

3i Group reported a strong third quarter for FY2026, with NAV per share rising to 3,017 pence at 31 December 2025 and a total return of 20% for the nine months...

January 29, 2026

St. James’s Place reports record £220bn funds under management for 2025

St. James’s Place plc reported gross inflows of £21.9 billion for the year ended 31 December 2025, up 19% year on year, with net inflows rising 42% to £6.2 billion...