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.

China stocks climb as export engine and policy shift align

Chinese stocks are climbing as record exports and new policy moves reshape equity market dynamics...

Asian markets climb as investors position cautiously ahead of key policy signals

Asian equities are climbing as investors position early for policy easing, with selective opportunities gaining momentum across export-led and rate-sensitive sectors...

Turning attention back to Emerging Markets

Emerging markets are reshaping from a cyclical trade into a strategic allocation as global liquidity improves and domestic fundamentals strengthen...

SDCL Efficiency Income Trust declares second quarterly dividend of 1.59p per share

SDCL Efficiency Income Trust has announced a quarterly interim dividend of 1.59 pence per share for the year ending 31 March 2026, supported by net cash from investments...

Multi asset fund Volta Finance sets quarterly dividend of €0.145 per share

Volta Finance has declared a quarterly interim dividend of €0.145 per share, payable on 29 January 2026 and equal to about €5.3 million...

Tech leadership and policy timing start to shape China’s new market tone

China’s equity market is entering a more selective phase as tech leadership and policy timing begin to reset the tone for investors...

Currency moves open gaps in cross‑border positioning

Shifts in sterling, dollar and euro positioning are reshaping the cross-border landscape as investors brace for key policy moves...

AJ Bell Breaks £100bn Platform Assets Barrier, Highlights Singer Capital Markets

AJ Bell surpasses £100bn in platform assets, driven by strong inflows and customer growth, says Singer Capital Markets analyst Andrew Watson...

How NEBA builds legacy plans that protect more than just wealth

NEBA’s legacy planning turns inheritance into a structured, values-driven strategy that protects wealth and purpose across generations...

Capital rotation hints at a tactical shift in emerging markets

Emerging market equities are regaining attention as investor flows turn selective and macro conditions shift in their favour...

AJ Bell reports record annual results with strong customer and asset growth

AJ Bell plc has announced record results for the year to 30 September 2025, with revenue up 18%to £317.8 million and profit before tax increasing 22% to £137.8 million...

Talking Medicines is building the AI layer beneath pharma marketing

Talking Medicines is shifting pharma marketing from content creation to data control, building the layer AI tools rely on to deliver credible, measurable clinical messaging...

NB Private Equity Partners: Strategic growth momentum (LON:NBPE)

Analyst Mark Thomas from Hardman & Co. discusses the company’s recent performance, outlook, and investment strategy...

Specialist coach finance deal reveals how Time Finance is targeting transport niches

Time Finance structured a £140k hire-purchase deal to help a transport firm win and deliver a new contract with a top-tier rugby club...

Hedged share classes gain traction among private wealth investors

Hedged share‑class funds aim to let investors subscribe in their local currency while mitigating FX risk...

CMC Markets pursues all‑in makeover under new ‘super‑app’ strategy

CMC Markets is reimagining its future with a phased push into multi‑asset trading, digital finance, and fintech services, signalling a bold shift beyond its CFD roots...

A softer dollar could shift investor attention to emerging markets

As the dollar weakens, emerging markets may be entering a more favourable cycle for investors willing to look globally...

Hamish Baillie appointed a NED at Fidelity Special Values from 1 Jan 2026

Fidelity Special Values has appointed Hamish Baillie as a non executive director from January 2026. He will also join the Board’s Audit, Management Engagement and Nomination Committees...

HSBC appoints Brendan Nelson as Group Chair following Board selection process

HSBC has confirmed Brendan Nelson as its new Group Chair after serving in the role on an interim basis since October 2025...

Fidelity China Special Situations trust commentary – 55% annual shares growth

Fidelity China Special Situations reported a positive month in October, with market sentiment lifted by easing US and China tensions and renewed interest in technology driven sectors...
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China stocks climb as export engine and policy shift align

Chinese stocks are climbing as record exports and new policy moves reshape equity market dynamics...

Asian markets climb as investors position cautiously ahead of key policy signals

Asian equities are climbing as investors position early for policy easing, with selective opportunities gaining momentum across export-led and rate-sensitive sectors...

Turning attention back to Emerging Markets

Emerging markets are reshaping from a cyclical trade into a strategic allocation as global liquidity improves and domestic fundamentals strengthen...

SDCL Efficiency Income Trust declares second quarterly dividend of 1.59p per share

SDCL Efficiency Income Trust has announced a quarterly interim dividend of 1.59 pence per share for the year ending 31 March 2026, supported by net cash from investments...

Multi asset fund Volta Finance sets quarterly dividend of €0.145 per share

Volta Finance has declared a quarterly interim dividend of €0.145 per share, payable on 29 January 2026 and equal to about €5.3 million...

Tech leadership and policy timing start to shape China’s new market tone

China’s equity market is entering a more selective phase as tech leadership and policy timing begin to reset the tone for investors...

Currency moves open gaps in cross‑border positioning

Shifts in sterling, dollar and euro positioning are reshaping the cross-border landscape as investors brace for key policy moves...

AJ Bell Breaks £100bn Platform Assets Barrier, Highlights Singer Capital Markets

AJ Bell surpasses £100bn in platform assets, driven by strong inflows and customer growth, says Singer Capital Markets analyst Andrew Watson...

How NEBA builds legacy plans that protect more than just wealth

NEBA’s legacy planning turns inheritance into a structured, values-driven strategy that protects wealth and purpose across generations...

Capital rotation hints at a tactical shift in emerging markets

Emerging market equities are regaining attention as investor flows turn selective and macro conditions shift in their favour...

AJ Bell reports record annual results with strong customer and asset growth

AJ Bell plc has announced record results for the year to 30 September 2025, with revenue up 18%to £317.8 million and profit before tax increasing 22% to £137.8 million...

Talking Medicines is building the AI layer beneath pharma marketing

Talking Medicines is shifting pharma marketing from content creation to data control, building the layer AI tools rely on to deliver credible, measurable clinical messaging...

NB Private Equity Partners: Strategic growth momentum (LON:NBPE)

Analyst Mark Thomas from Hardman & Co. discusses the company’s recent performance, outlook, and investment strategy...

Specialist coach finance deal reveals how Time Finance is targeting transport niches

Time Finance structured a £140k hire-purchase deal to help a transport firm win and deliver a new contract with a top-tier rugby club...

Hedged share classes gain traction among private wealth investors

Hedged share‑class funds aim to let investors subscribe in their local currency while mitigating FX risk...

CMC Markets pursues all‑in makeover under new ‘super‑app’ strategy

CMC Markets is reimagining its future with a phased push into multi‑asset trading, digital finance, and fintech services, signalling a bold shift beyond its CFD roots...

A softer dollar could shift investor attention to emerging markets

As the dollar weakens, emerging markets may be entering a more favourable cycle for investors willing to look globally...

Hamish Baillie appointed a NED at Fidelity Special Values from 1 Jan 2026

Fidelity Special Values has appointed Hamish Baillie as a non executive director from January 2026. He will also join the Board’s Audit, Management Engagement and Nomination Committees...

HSBC appoints Brendan Nelson as Group Chair following Board selection process

HSBC has confirmed Brendan Nelson as its new Group Chair after serving in the role on an interim basis since October 2025...

Fidelity China Special Situations trust commentary – 55% annual shares growth

Fidelity China Special Situations reported a positive month in October, with market sentiment lifted by easing US and China tensions and renewed interest in technology driven sectors...
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