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.

AI optimism shifting Asian market currents

Across Asia Pacific, investor sentiment is pivoting on the twin catalysts of artificial intelligence investments and tentative progress in key trade talks, setting a fresh tone for equity and currency markets...

AJ Bell Plc reports record net inflows of £2.5 billion

In the quarter to 30 June 2025, AJ Bell added 27,000 customers, taking totals to 620,000, and grew AUA by 15% year‑on‑year to £96.1 billion, with platform net inflows of £2.5 billion and AUM rising 29% to £8.1 billion, while Trustpilot ratings hit 4.9‑stars..

Tern secures £45,000 bridging loan ahead of open offer

Tern Plc has obtained a £45,000 unsecured bridging loan from a vehicle controlled by its non‑board CEO at an effective 12 % annual interest rate to meet an investment commitment ahead of its underwritten open offer of c.£642,486 expected on 31 July 2025...

Manx Financial gains FCA approval to launch insurance business

Manx Financial's subsidiary CAM Wealth has received FCA authorisation to sell and distribute general insurance products in the UK. The new arm, CAM Insurance Solutions, will initially support the Group’s retail and SME customers before expanding to the wider market...

Arbuthnot Banking Group Demonstrates Capital Discipline and Strategic Progress, Shore Capital Notes

Arbuthnot Banking Group's H1 FY25 results highlight strong capital discipline and strategic growth in Wealth and Asset Finance. Despite a tough comparative, deposits grew by 7% and the interim dividend increased by 10%, demonstrating resilience and a clear path for future performance...

Sterling’s resistance under economic strain

Investor sentiment is at a crossroads as Sterling and the dollar each reveal vulnerabilities that could reshape currency allocations in the months ahead...

When the tables turn on building your empire

Discover how to transform your company into an attractive proposition for buyers and chart a confident course from founder to investor...

Workspaces evolve alongside investor ambitions

The next chapter in real estate investing lies where adaptability meets ambition, as smart buildings and hybrid communities reshape how capital and space converge...

Unravelling the currents of structured debt

Managers are rewriting the rules of CLO structuring, harnessing reinvestment dynamics and issuance momentum to unlock distinct income and protection benefits...

Time Finance bets on heavy machinery with unexpected hire

Time Finance has brought in a sector veteran to spearhead a new materials handling division, signalling a targeted strategy to drive its own-book lending beyond £300 million...

When cocoa trees become carbon capital

Nestlé’s new Brazilian programmes blend cocoa agroforestry and native reforestation to create tradable carbon assets alongside crop yields...

Manx Financial’s Payment Assist secures five New partner agreements

Manx Financial's subsidiary Payment Assist has signed five new lending partnerships, expected to boost annual advances by £27m and add over £5m in revenue. Partners include Retail Automotive Alliance, eDynamix, Car Care Plan with Nissan, Fix Auto UK, and Revive!..

Softer dollar hints at hidden value in emerging equities

As the dollar’s momentum eases, investors eye emerging equities for a blend of valuation appeal and diversified growth potential...

Investor mood frays after tariff missives

A sudden White House ultimatum on new tariffs has unsettled markets that had been buoyed by AI triumphs and airline tailwinds, refocusing investor attention on geopolitical risk and the narrow window for trade negotiations...

Rethinking AI for pharmaceutical insight

Investors are discovering that unlocking real-world healthcare insights requires AI engines crafted with domain expertise, not one-size-fits-all models...

Tariff whispers shape Asia’s market narrative

Hushed negotiations and policy signals now guide Asia’s equity markets as investors recalibrate for the next chapter in trade and monetary dialogue...

Arbuthnot Banking H1 2025 PBT £10.9m, dividend up 10% to 22p

Arbuthnot Banking Group delivered profit before tax of £10.9m in H1 2025, raised the interim dividend 10% to 22p, and grew deposits to £4.42bn and FUMA to £2.38bn. CET1 stood at 12.7% and net assets per share rose to £16.49, with Specialist Division lending up 7% since year end...

UK Cyber Resilience Bill unveils hidden obligations

The UK’s new Cyber Resilience Bill transforms device security from optional best practice to legal imperative, reshaping risk and opportunity in the IoT market...

China’s markets turn on unlikely catalysts

Strategic infrastructure moves and fresh quotas in critical materials have quietly rebalanced the outlook for China’s equity markets, challenging conventional portfolio assumptions...

Miners chart a different course amid tariffs and stimulus hopes

Industrial metal miners are finding an unexpected edge as Chinese stimulus whispers collide with rising US tariffs, reshaping London’s trading mood...
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AI optimism shifting Asian market currents

Across Asia Pacific, investor sentiment is pivoting on the twin catalysts of artificial intelligence investments and tentative progress in key trade talks, setting a fresh tone for equity and currency markets...

AJ Bell Plc reports record net inflows of £2.5 billion

In the quarter to 30 June 2025, AJ Bell added 27,000 customers, taking totals to 620,000, and grew AUA by 15% year‑on‑year to £96.1 billion, with platform net inflows of £2.5 billion and AUM rising 29% to £8.1 billion, while Trustpilot ratings hit 4.9‑stars..

Tern secures £45,000 bridging loan ahead of open offer

Tern Plc has obtained a £45,000 unsecured bridging loan from a vehicle controlled by its non‑board CEO at an effective 12 % annual interest rate to meet an investment commitment ahead of its underwritten open offer of c.£642,486 expected on 31 July 2025...

Manx Financial gains FCA approval to launch insurance business

Manx Financial's subsidiary CAM Wealth has received FCA authorisation to sell and distribute general insurance products in the UK. The new arm, CAM Insurance Solutions, will initially support the Group’s retail and SME customers before expanding to the wider market...

Arbuthnot Banking Group Demonstrates Capital Discipline and Strategic Progress, Shore Capital Notes

Arbuthnot Banking Group's H1 FY25 results highlight strong capital discipline and strategic growth in Wealth and Asset Finance. Despite a tough comparative, deposits grew by 7% and the interim dividend increased by 10%, demonstrating resilience and a clear path for future performance...

Sterling’s resistance under economic strain

Investor sentiment is at a crossroads as Sterling and the dollar each reveal vulnerabilities that could reshape currency allocations in the months ahead...

When the tables turn on building your empire

Discover how to transform your company into an attractive proposition for buyers and chart a confident course from founder to investor...

Workspaces evolve alongside investor ambitions

The next chapter in real estate investing lies where adaptability meets ambition, as smart buildings and hybrid communities reshape how capital and space converge...

Unravelling the currents of structured debt

Managers are rewriting the rules of CLO structuring, harnessing reinvestment dynamics and issuance momentum to unlock distinct income and protection benefits...

Time Finance bets on heavy machinery with unexpected hire

Time Finance has brought in a sector veteran to spearhead a new materials handling division, signalling a targeted strategy to drive its own-book lending beyond £300 million...

When cocoa trees become carbon capital

Nestlé’s new Brazilian programmes blend cocoa agroforestry and native reforestation to create tradable carbon assets alongside crop yields...

Manx Financial’s Payment Assist secures five New partner agreements

Manx Financial's subsidiary Payment Assist has signed five new lending partnerships, expected to boost annual advances by £27m and add over £5m in revenue. Partners include Retail Automotive Alliance, eDynamix, Car Care Plan with Nissan, Fix Auto UK, and Revive!..

Softer dollar hints at hidden value in emerging equities

As the dollar’s momentum eases, investors eye emerging equities for a blend of valuation appeal and diversified growth potential...

Investor mood frays after tariff missives

A sudden White House ultimatum on new tariffs has unsettled markets that had been buoyed by AI triumphs and airline tailwinds, refocusing investor attention on geopolitical risk and the narrow window for trade negotiations...

Rethinking AI for pharmaceutical insight

Investors are discovering that unlocking real-world healthcare insights requires AI engines crafted with domain expertise, not one-size-fits-all models...

Tariff whispers shape Asia’s market narrative

Hushed negotiations and policy signals now guide Asia’s equity markets as investors recalibrate for the next chapter in trade and monetary dialogue...

Arbuthnot Banking H1 2025 PBT £10.9m, dividend up 10% to 22p

Arbuthnot Banking Group delivered profit before tax of £10.9m in H1 2025, raised the interim dividend 10% to 22p, and grew deposits to £4.42bn and FUMA to £2.38bn. CET1 stood at 12.7% and net assets per share rose to £16.49, with Specialist Division lending up 7% since year end...

UK Cyber Resilience Bill unveils hidden obligations

The UK’s new Cyber Resilience Bill transforms device security from optional best practice to legal imperative, reshaping risk and opportunity in the IoT market...

China’s markets turn on unlikely catalysts

Strategic infrastructure moves and fresh quotas in critical materials have quietly rebalanced the outlook for China’s equity markets, challenging conventional portfolio assumptions...

Miners chart a different course amid tariffs and stimulus hopes

Industrial metal miners are finding an unexpected edge as Chinese stimulus whispers collide with rising US tariffs, reshaping London’s trading mood...
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