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.

Real Estate Credit Investments (RECI) FY’26 results: High yield, clear path to dividend cover

Real Estate Credit Investments maintained its 3p quarterly dividend, offering a 10.3% yield, while outlining routes to restore dividend cover. Credit performance remains strong, leverage is conservative and the shares..

Energy strength and resilient trading updates support the FTSE 100

Higher oil prices and resilient company updates supported a steadier outlook for the FTSE 100...

AI leadership gives emerging markets a stronger strategic position

Emerging markets are gaining a more important role in the global artificial intelligence economy, led by major Asian semiconductor companies with strong positions in advanced computing infrastructure...

Plus500 reports stronger half-year revenue and customer income amid US expansion

Plus500 reported record half-year customer income and higher revenue, alongside continued expansion in US prediction markets and OTC products...

AVI Global Trust NAV falls 4.1% in June 2026

AVI Global Trust reports a 4.1% NAV decline in June 2026 and outlines recent portfolio additions and the exit from Cordiant Digital Infrastructure...

Technology stocks face a harder test as AI costs rise

Technology valuations are being tested as AI spending rises and the market demands clearer returns, stronger balance sheets and better execution...

What the 2026 IPO wave says about market conditions

The 2026 IPO pipeline reflects strong access to capital and demand for AI exposure, although valuations and long-term cash generation remain central considerations...

Carlsberg and Sapporo partnership expands premium beer positioning across Asia

Carlsberg’s planned venture with Sapporo combines premium brand rights, regional distribution infrastructure and continued operational control across key Asian markets...

China technology shares strengthen market position ahead of key data

Chinese semiconductor and internet shares led market gains as attention shifted to upcoming economic data...

Asian markets rebound as semiconductor demand returns to focus

Asian shares rose as semiconductor demand returned to focus, while oil prices and Middle East tensions remained key risks...

FTSE rises as Vodafone and easyJet deals lift UK shares

Vodafone and easyJet deal activity helped the FTSE rise, although geopolitical and execution risks continued to limit broader gains...

Gold’s changing market role reshapes portfolio positioning | Ruffer Investment Company

Gold’s renewed sensitivity to real yields is prompting Ruffer to keep direct exposure limited while retaining selective positions in profitable mining companies...

Polar Capital Technology Trust NAV doubles as assets reach £7.3bn

Polar Capital Technology Trust has reported full-year figures showing higher net assets, NAV per share and share price for the year ended 30 April.....

Uranium’s strategic role strengthens as nuclear demand builds

Uranium is gaining renewed attention as nuclear power benefits from rising electricity demand, energy security priorities and tighter long-term fuel supply...

The Renewables Infrastructure Group agrees sale of Beatrice offshore wind stake

The Renewables Infrastructure Group has signed a sale and purchase agreement to divest its 17.5% stake in the Beatrice offshore wind farm...

GSTechnologies to invest US$1m in Singapore AI company Sodales AI

GSTechnologies has agreed a proposed US$1.0 million investment in Sodales AI, supporting its AI, fintech and blockchain strategy...

Real estate credit moves further into focus

A clear look at how secured property lending supports income, diversification and capital protection in a higher-rate market...

AI search makes message measurement a healthcare priority

As AI changes search, healthcare companies need to know whether their messages are being seen, understood and represented correctly...

Time Finance CEO Ed Rimmer discusses record profit and lending book growth

Time Finance CEO Ed Rimmer discusses full-year profit growth, stronger own-book origination, stable arrears, and the group’s focus on secured lending and operational efficiency...

CMC Markets builds its next growth phase around institutional scale

CMC Markets has raised its 2027 outlook as B2B partnerships, API distribution and wholesale-funded retail investment reshape the group’s growth strategy...
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Real Estate Credit Investments (RECI) FY’26 results: High yield, clear path to dividend cover

Real Estate Credit Investments maintained its 3p quarterly dividend, offering a 10.3% yield, while outlining routes to restore dividend cover. Credit performance remains strong, leverage is conservative and the shares continue to trade at a substantial discount to NAV...

Energy strength and resilient trading updates support the FTSE 100

Higher oil prices and resilient company updates supported a steadier outlook for the FTSE 100...

AI leadership gives emerging markets a stronger strategic position

Emerging markets are gaining a more important role in the global artificial intelligence economy, led by major Asian semiconductor companies with strong positions in advanced computing infrastructure...

Plus500 reports stronger half-year revenue and customer income amid US expansion

Plus500 reported record half-year customer income and higher revenue, alongside continued expansion in US prediction markets and OTC products...

AVI Global Trust NAV falls 4.1% in June 2026

AVI Global Trust reports a 4.1% NAV decline in June 2026 and outlines recent portfolio additions and the exit from Cordiant Digital Infrastructure...

Technology stocks face a harder test as AI costs rise

Technology valuations are being tested as AI spending rises and the market demands clearer returns, stronger balance sheets and better execution...

What the 2026 IPO wave says about market conditions

The 2026 IPO pipeline reflects strong access to capital and demand for AI exposure, although valuations and long-term cash generation remain central considerations...

Carlsberg and Sapporo partnership expands premium beer positioning across Asia

Carlsberg’s planned venture with Sapporo combines premium brand rights, regional distribution infrastructure and continued operational control across key Asian markets...

China technology shares strengthen market position ahead of key data

Chinese semiconductor and internet shares led market gains as attention shifted to upcoming economic data...

Asian markets rebound as semiconductor demand returns to focus

Asian shares rose as semiconductor demand returned to focus, while oil prices and Middle East tensions remained key risks...

FTSE rises as Vodafone and easyJet deals lift UK shares

Vodafone and easyJet deal activity helped the FTSE rise, although geopolitical and execution risks continued to limit broader gains...

Gold’s changing market role reshapes portfolio positioning | Ruffer Investment Company

Gold’s renewed sensitivity to real yields is prompting Ruffer to keep direct exposure limited while retaining selective positions in profitable mining companies...

Polar Capital Technology Trust NAV doubles as assets reach £7.3bn

Polar Capital Technology Trust has reported full-year figures showing higher net assets, NAV per share and share price for the year ended 30 April.....

Uranium’s strategic role strengthens as nuclear demand builds

Uranium is gaining renewed attention as nuclear power benefits from rising electricity demand, energy security priorities and tighter long-term fuel supply...

The Renewables Infrastructure Group agrees sale of Beatrice offshore wind stake

The Renewables Infrastructure Group has signed a sale and purchase agreement to divest its 17.5% stake in the Beatrice offshore wind farm...

GSTechnologies to invest US$1m in Singapore AI company Sodales AI

GSTechnologies has agreed a proposed US$1.0 million investment in Sodales AI, supporting its AI, fintech and blockchain strategy...

Real estate credit moves further into focus

A clear look at how secured property lending supports income, diversification and capital protection in a higher-rate market...

AI search makes message measurement a healthcare priority

As AI changes search, healthcare companies need to know whether their messages are being seen, understood and represented correctly...

Time Finance CEO Ed Rimmer discusses record profit and lending book growth

Time Finance CEO Ed Rimmer discusses full-year profit growth, stronger own-book origination, stable arrears, and the group’s focus on secured lending and operational efficiency...

CMC Markets builds its next growth phase around institutional scale

CMC Markets has raised its 2027 outlook as B2B partnerships, API distribution and wholesale-funded retail investment reshape the group’s growth strategy...
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