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 ETFs back in focus

Policy recalibration and valuation support are prompting investors to re examine China ETF allocations as regional dynamics evolve...

Asian markets firm as technology buying returns in holiday trade

Asian equities rose as investors selectively returned to technology shares in holiday thinned trading, with Japan leading gains...

Emerging markets regain strategic attention

Improving earnings expectations and renewed ETF demand are prompting investors to reconsider how and when to allocate to emerging markets...

Keystone delivers strong FY 2026 growth with revenue and PBT above forecast

For the year ended 31 January 2026, Keystone reported improved financial performance driven by solid client demand and increased recruitment. Total fee earners rose to 654, and the Group now..

Currency markets reprice risk as growth signals diverge

Multi currency account and global payment solutions for businesses navigating international markets...

Ruffer Q4 2025 update: Balancing growth and protection

Ruffer’s Q4 2025 update highlights a disciplined blend of growth and protection that produced positive returns in varied market conditions...

The Cyber Resilience Act forces a security reset for connected device makers

Device Authority helps manufacturers operationalise Cyber Resilience Act compliance through automated device identity and secure update management...

Arbuthnot Latham reinforces relationship banking strategy

Arbuthnot Latham’s 2025 client survey highlights sustained satisfaction and advocacy, underlining the strength of its relationship driven banking model...

FTSE 100 advances as investors weigh data signals and policy outlook

UK equities opened the week firmer as investors balanced steady sterling, softer gilt yields and upcoming economic data that could shape the next phase of monetary policy...

Chesnara plc to acquire Scottish Widows Europe SA for €110m

Chesnara has agreed to acquire the Luxembourg-based closed life insurer from Scottish Widows Limited, a subsidiary of Lloyds Banking Group plc, for €110 million in cash...

Pharmaceutical groups move closer to the consumer in strategic marketing reset

Pharmaceutical marketing is shifting towards direct consumer engagement, reshaping how companies compete and manage risk in a digital environment...

Banking strength reasserts itself in European equity markets

European equities gained traction as strengthening bank shares reshaped investor confidence and sector positioning...

Multi-asset investing and the case for broader portfolio exposure

Why spreading investments across asset classes can help manage risk and improve consistency in changing markets...

Equinox Gold targets resource growth at Valentine with AI-backed discovery

New drilling at Valentine highlights both near-mine resource growth and district-scale discovery potential that could support longer-term production...

European markets steady as mining earnings take centre stage

European equities began the week slightly higher as investors prepared for a wave of earnings, with mining results likely to shape near term positioning...

Time Finance grows lending book and profit in strong first half

Time Finance reports record lending and rising profits as SME demand drives growth...

Partners Group Private Equity reports 2.8% NAV decline in December 2025

Partners Group Private Equity Limited reported a 2.8% decrease in NAV to EUR 13.00 per share at 31 December 2025, bringing full-year NAV total return to -8.7%, mainly due to..

Lion Finance Group to host Investor Day in Tbilisi

Lion Finance Group PLC will hold an Investor Day in Tbilisi, Georgia on 26 June 2026, featuring presentations on strategy, financial performance and medium-term outlook, with participation from Bank of..

NatWest launches 2026 share buyback of up to £750m

NatWest Group plc has started a share buyback programme of up to £750 million, effective 16 February 2026. The programme, conducted by UBS AG, London Branch, may run until January..

Manx Financial Group Builds Strong Momentum Heading into 2026 – Shore Capital

Manx Financial Group enters 2026 with solid momentum, says Shore Capital, highlighting growth at Conister Bank and Payment Assist...
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China ETFs back in focus

Policy recalibration and valuation support are prompting investors to re examine China ETF allocations as regional dynamics evolve...

Asian markets firm as technology buying returns in holiday trade

Asian equities rose as investors selectively returned to technology shares in holiday thinned trading, with Japan leading gains...

Emerging markets regain strategic attention

Improving earnings expectations and renewed ETF demand are prompting investors to reconsider how and when to allocate to emerging markets...

Keystone delivers strong FY 2026 growth with revenue and PBT above forecast

For the year ended 31 January 2026, Keystone reported improved financial performance driven by solid client demand and increased recruitment. Total fee earners rose to 654, and the Group now expects revenue and adjusted PBT to exceed current market expectations...

Currency markets reprice risk as growth signals diverge

Multi currency account and global payment solutions for businesses navigating international markets...

Ruffer Q4 2025 update: Balancing growth and protection

Ruffer’s Q4 2025 update highlights a disciplined blend of growth and protection that produced positive returns in varied market conditions...

The Cyber Resilience Act forces a security reset for connected device makers

Device Authority helps manufacturers operationalise Cyber Resilience Act compliance through automated device identity and secure update management...

Arbuthnot Latham reinforces relationship banking strategy

Arbuthnot Latham’s 2025 client survey highlights sustained satisfaction and advocacy, underlining the strength of its relationship driven banking model...

FTSE 100 advances as investors weigh data signals and policy outlook

UK equities opened the week firmer as investors balanced steady sterling, softer gilt yields and upcoming economic data that could shape the next phase of monetary policy...

Chesnara plc to acquire Scottish Widows Europe SA for €110m

Chesnara has agreed to acquire the Luxembourg-based closed life insurer from Scottish Widows Limited, a subsidiary of Lloyds Banking Group plc, for €110 million in cash...

Pharmaceutical groups move closer to the consumer in strategic marketing reset

Pharmaceutical marketing is shifting towards direct consumer engagement, reshaping how companies compete and manage risk in a digital environment...

Banking strength reasserts itself in European equity markets

European equities gained traction as strengthening bank shares reshaped investor confidence and sector positioning...

Multi-asset investing and the case for broader portfolio exposure

Why spreading investments across asset classes can help manage risk and improve consistency in changing markets...

Equinox Gold targets resource growth at Valentine with AI-backed discovery

New drilling at Valentine highlights both near-mine resource growth and district-scale discovery potential that could support longer-term production...

European markets steady as mining earnings take centre stage

European equities began the week slightly higher as investors prepared for a wave of earnings, with mining results likely to shape near term positioning...

Time Finance grows lending book and profit in strong first half

Time Finance reports record lending and rising profits as SME demand drives growth...

Partners Group Private Equity reports 2.8% NAV decline in December 2025

Partners Group Private Equity Limited reported a 2.8% decrease in NAV to EUR 13.00 per share at 31 December 2025, bringing full-year NAV total return to -8.7%, mainly due to currency headwinds...

Lion Finance Group to host Investor Day in Tbilisi

Lion Finance Group PLC will hold an Investor Day in Tbilisi, Georgia on 26 June 2026, featuring presentations on strategy, financial performance and medium-term outlook, with participation from Bank of Georgia and Ameriabank leadership...

NatWest launches 2026 share buyback of up to £750m

NatWest Group plc has started a share buyback programme of up to £750 million, effective 16 February 2026. The programme, conducted by UBS AG, London Branch, may run until January 2027 and will reduce the company’s issued share capital through the cancellation of repurchased shares...

Manx Financial Group Builds Strong Momentum Heading into 2026 – Shore Capital

Manx Financial Group enters 2026 with solid momentum, says Shore Capital, highlighting growth at Conister Bank and Payment Assist...
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