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 nudge higher as global chip rally signals sector tailwind

Chinese equities moved slightly higher as global chip stocks signalled stronger demand in AI-related sectors...

January 28, 2026

Investor sentiment in global real estate reaches multi-year high

Global real estate investor confidence has reached its highest point since 2019, as institutions position portfolios for recovery and renewed capital deployment...

January 28, 2026

Global Opportunities Trust: Cash builds as valuations rise | New Research

Strong equity performance drove solid NAV growth for Global Opportunities Trust in 2025, alongside a meaningful narrowing of the share price discount...

January 28, 2026

Fidelity Emerging Markets Ltd doubles index performance with 56% share price growth in 2025

Fidelity Emerging Markets Limited released its December 2025 factsheet, reporting positive monthly returns and index outperformance...

January 27, 2026

Fidelity China Special Situations sees 40% share price growth on China equities recovery (LON:FCSS)

Fidelity China Special Situations reported a strong finish to 2025, with its NAV rising 33.9% over the 12 months to 31 December, outperforming its benchmark...

January 27, 2026

Emerald Resources clears key hurdles at Memot Gold Project

Emerald Resources boosts Memot project with larger gold resource and full mining approvals...

January 27, 2026

Fidelity Asian Values plc highlights stock selection driving outperformance (LON:FAS)

During the 12 months to 31 December 2025, the Trust’s NAV rose 15.6%, outperforming its reference index which returned 9.9%, while the share price increased by 22.3%...

January 27, 2026

Fidelity European Trust plc posts 21% annual share price gain amid European rally

European equities finished 2025 close to record levels, supported by strong earnings, easing financial conditions, and improving policy momentum...

January 27, 2026

Record plc Reports Strong Momentum and Record AUM – Panmure Liberum

Record plc reports strong Q4 with AUME at $116bn, notes Panmure Liberum, highlighting robust net flows and performance fees...

January 27, 2026

Time Finance adds strategic hire to support £300m lending target

Strategic hire strengthens Time Finance’s intermediary reach as part of long-term lending growth plan...

January 27, 2026

Fidelity Special Values plc delivers 37.2% price growth in “stellar” 2025

Fidelity Special Values PLC published its December 2025 factsheet, reporting rolling 12-month NAV and share price returns of 26.4% and 37.2% respectively, ahead of the benchmark...

January 27, 2026

Talking Medicines joins 2026 UK AI Index

Talking Medicines joins the UK AI Index 2026, confirming its growing role in data-driven healthcare strategy...

January 27, 2026

Currency divergence reshapes investor strategy in 2026

Monetary divergence is resetting currency trends and investment positioning in 2026...

January 27, 2026

Asian stocks lead global gains on earnings optimism

Global stocks climbed as investor optimism about corporate earnings outweighed concerns about trade policy, lifting major indices to new highs...

January 27, 2026

Ruffer Investment Company: Defensive strategy and positioning for volatile markets (LON:RICA)

Jasmine Yeo of Ruffer Investment Company Limited speaks to DirectorsTalk about the trust’s risk-first investment philosophy, its recent double-digit NAV performance, and how an unconstrained, protection-focused approach is designed to navigate ongoing market volatility...

January 27, 2026

Ruffer Investment Company delivers double-digit returns in 2025

Ruffer Investment Company Limited achieved a NAV total return of 4.9% and a share price total return of 4.7% over the six months to 31 December 2025...

January 27, 2026

Time Finance delivers higher profits and record lending book in H1 2025/26

The AIM-listed specialist finance provider recorded a solid first-half performance, with revenue up 4% to £18.8m and profit before tax rising to £4.3m...

January 27, 2026

Emerging markets gain as dollar softens

Emerging markets are seeing renewed interest as a weaker dollar and rising commodities ease financial pressure on developing economies...

January 26, 2026

Finseta CEO on FY2025 revenue growth, Dubai success & platform innovations (LON:FIN)

Finseta CEO James Hickman discusses the company’s standout performance in FY2025, highlighting strong growth from its Dubai operation, a surge in corporate client revenue, and successful platform innovations like agency banking and bespoke payment controls...

January 26, 2026

Gold intentions and investment lessons from monetary history

Ruffer uses history to highlight how rigid monetary thinking can lead to risk, and why adaptable investors are better prepared...

January 26, 2026

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Cerillion PLC Annual Results 2024 ‘Record Highs’, Louis Hall CEO

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Time Finance PLC Strong Growth and Strategic Progress: A Message from CEO Ed Rimmer

Q&As

Pharos Energy targets growth after pivotal 2025 (LON:PHAR)

21 January 2026

Cerillion CEO Louis Hall on record £42.5m Omantel contract win (LON:CER)

19 January 2026

Great Western Mining’s new CEO on Nevada growth potential (LON:GWMO)

16 January 2026

Real Estate Credit Investments Gains Strong Shareholder Backing Following 2025 Continuation Vote (LON:RECI)

14 January 2026

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NB Private Equity Partners 2025 CMD: good returns from low-risk PE model

10 December 2025

Real Estate Credit Investments (RECI): Investor Day: opportunities aplenty

2 December 2025

Volta Finance: Liquid access to outperforming private credit

6 October 2025

Real Estate Credit Investments: What RECI brings to investors

15 September 2025

Chesnara Plc: Showing good operational progress

8 September 2025

Green News

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23 January 2026

Drax expands FlexGen platform with Flexitricity acquisition

21 January 2026

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BrokerTalk

Differentiated portfolio positioning among UK investment trusts: New Research

23 January 2026

How FCSS is harnessing China’s innovation – Kepler Research

15 January 2026

Fidelity Special Values “Outstanding Performance” Beats Nasdaq Composite Index I Latest Research

15 January 2026

Funds

ACG Metals positioned for strong cash generation and long-term value as copper production ramps up, highlights DIVI fund manager

6 February 2026

BlueNord ASA fund manager expects very substantial cash generation for years

6 February 2026

Primary Health Properties surplus cash fuels generous dividend, Gervais Williams impressed

4 February 2026

Arbuthnot Banking Group ‘remarkably low valuation given its prospects’ says DIVI Fund Manager

4 February 2026

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UK Broker Ratings

Workspace Group PLC (WKP.L) Investor Outlook: What the 14.29% Potential Upside Means for You

6 February 2026

Zigup Plc (ZIG.L) Stock Analysis: Industrial Rental Services Giant with a 30% Upside Potential

6 February 2026

WH Smith PLC (SMWH.L) Investor Outlook: Navigating Potential Upside Amidst Market Challenges

6 February 2026

XPS Pensions Group PLC (XPS.L): Analyst Consensus Points to 29% Upside Potential for UK-Based Pension Specialist

6 February 2026

WORLDWIDE HEALTHCARE TRUST PLC (WWH.L) Stock Analysis: A Look at Recent Price Movements Amidst Strong Buy Ratings

6 February 2026

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China stocks nudge higher as global chip rally signals sector tailwind

Chinese equities moved slightly higher as global chip stocks signalled stronger demand in AI-related sectors...

January 28, 2026

Investor sentiment in global real estate reaches multi-year high

Global real estate investor confidence has reached its highest point since 2019, as institutions position portfolios for recovery and renewed capital deployment...

January 28, 2026

Global Opportunities Trust: Cash builds as valuations rise | New Research

Strong equity performance drove solid NAV growth for Global Opportunities Trust in 2025, alongside a meaningful narrowing of the share price discount...

January 28, 2026

Fidelity Emerging Markets Ltd doubles index performance with 56% share price growth in 2025

Fidelity Emerging Markets Limited released its December 2025 factsheet, reporting positive monthly returns and index outperformance...

January 27, 2026

Fidelity China Special Situations sees 40% share price growth on China equities recovery (LON:FCSS)

Fidelity China Special Situations reported a strong finish to 2025, with its NAV rising 33.9% over the 12 months to 31 December, outperforming its benchmark...

January 27, 2026

Emerald Resources clears key hurdles at Memot Gold Project

Emerald Resources boosts Memot project with larger gold resource and full mining approvals...

January 27, 2026

Fidelity Asian Values plc highlights stock selection driving outperformance (LON:FAS)

During the 12 months to 31 December 2025, the Trust’s NAV rose 15.6%, outperforming its reference index which returned 9.9%, while the share price increased by 22.3%...

January 27, 2026

Fidelity European Trust plc posts 21% annual share price gain amid European rally

European equities finished 2025 close to record levels, supported by strong earnings, easing financial conditions, and improving policy momentum...

January 27, 2026

Record plc Reports Strong Momentum and Record AUM – Panmure Liberum

Record plc reports strong Q4 with AUME at $116bn, notes Panmure Liberum, highlighting robust net flows and performance fees...

January 27, 2026

Time Finance adds strategic hire to support £300m lending target

Strategic hire strengthens Time Finance’s intermediary reach as part of long-term lending growth plan...

January 27, 2026

Fidelity Special Values plc delivers 37.2% price growth in “stellar” 2025

Fidelity Special Values PLC published its December 2025 factsheet, reporting rolling 12-month NAV and share price returns of 26.4% and 37.2% respectively, ahead of the benchmark...

January 27, 2026

Talking Medicines joins 2026 UK AI Index

Talking Medicines joins the UK AI Index 2026, confirming its growing role in data-driven healthcare strategy...

January 27, 2026

Currency divergence reshapes investor strategy in 2026

Monetary divergence is resetting currency trends and investment positioning in 2026...

January 27, 2026

Asian stocks lead global gains on earnings optimism

Global stocks climbed as investor optimism about corporate earnings outweighed concerns about trade policy, lifting major indices to new highs...

January 27, 2026

Ruffer Investment Company: Defensive strategy and positioning for volatile markets (LON:RICA)

January 27, 2026

Ruffer Investment Company delivers double-digit returns in 2025

Ruffer Investment Company Limited achieved a NAV total return of 4.9% and a share price total return of 4.7% over the six months to 31 December 2025...

January 27, 2026

Time Finance delivers higher profits and record lending book in H1 2025/26

The AIM-listed specialist finance provider recorded a solid first-half performance, with revenue up 4% to £18.8m and profit before tax rising to £4.3m...