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.

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ICG Enterprise Trust plc delivered a 2.4% NAV per share total return for the three months to 31 October 2025, supported by £82m of realisations and disciplined investment activity...

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European markets gain as earnings drive rotation

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Arbuthnot Commercial ABL has funded the acquisition of a regional contractor, combining speed and flexibility in support of a sponsor-led growth strategy...

January 29, 2026

Lloyds reports strong 2025 performance and higher returns outlook

Lloyds Banking Group plc delivered a robust financial performance in 2025, with statutory profit before tax rising to £6.7 billion and return on tangible equity reaching 12.9%, or 14.8% excluding..

January 29, 2026

3i Group FY2026 Q3 performance update: NAV growth driven by Action

3i Group reported a strong third quarter for FY2026, with NAV per share rising to 3,017 pence at 31 December 2025 and a total return of 20% for the nine..

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St. James’s Place reports record £220bn funds under management for 2025

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In its December 2025 update, Volta Finance reported a +0.3% monthly return and +2.7% year-to-date performance...

January 29, 2026

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

January 28, 2026

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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

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

January 27, 2026

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

January 27, 2026

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Pharma teams gain early insight into message effectiveness

Talking Medicines gives pharma teams early insight into which messages resonate with healthcare professionals...

January 30, 2026

Private equity strategy targets long-term institutional allocations

Private equity exposure through manager stakes offers institutional portfolios a mix of long-term growth and recurring income...

January 30, 2026

Surge in gold and silver points to rising investor caution

Gold and silver gains suggest investors are shifting to safer ground amid rising political and market risks...

January 30, 2026

IG Group completes acquisition of Independent Reserve

IG Group Holdings plc has completed its acquisition of crypto exchange Independent Reserve following regulatory approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore...

January 30, 2026

ICG Enterprise Trust reports 2.4% Q3 NAV total return, raises FY26 dividend guidance

ICG Enterprise Trust plc delivered a 2.4% NAV per share total return for the three months to 31 October 2025, supported by £82m of realisations and disciplined investment activity...

January 30, 2026

European stocks edge higher as earnings and global risks guide investor focus

European stocks gain ground as earnings season highlights resilience across key sectors...

January 29, 2026

UK markets hold ground as commodities and banks show resilience

UK markets edge up as mining stocks gain and banks hold steady amid firm commodity prices and stable economic signals...

January 29, 2026

European markets gain as earnings drive rotation

Investors rotate on earnings as strong updates lift European stocks despite DAX pressure...

January 29, 2026

Arbuthnot Commercial ABL funds strategic acquisition in the UK fit‑out sector

Arbuthnot Commercial ABL has funded the acquisition of a regional contractor, combining speed and flexibility in support of a sponsor-led growth strategy...

January 29, 2026

Lloyds reports strong 2025 performance and higher returns outlook

Lloyds Banking Group plc delivered a robust financial performance in 2025, with statutory profit before tax rising to £6.7 billion and return on tangible equity reaching 12.9%, or 14.8% excluding one-off charges...

January 29, 2026

3i Group FY2026 Q3 performance update: NAV growth driven by Action

3i Group reported a strong third quarter for FY2026, with NAV per share rising to 3,017 pence at 31 December 2025 and a total return of 20% for the nine months...

January 29, 2026

St. James’s Place reports record £220bn funds under management for 2025

St. James’s Place plc reported gross inflows of £21.9 billion for the year ended 31 December 2025, up 19% year on year, with net inflows rising 42% to £6.2 billion...

January 29, 2026

Multi asset fund Volta Finance reports +0.3% December return, NAV at €7.09 per share

In its December 2025 update, Volta Finance reported a +0.3% monthly return and +2.7% year-to-date performance...

January 29, 2026

Sterling rises as markets reprice UK rate path

Sterling rose last week as markets cut rate cut bets, while dollar weakness and eurozone uncertainty drove key currency shifts...

January 28, 2026

Time Finance Delivers Positive Interim Results, Signals Confidence for Future Growth – Cavendish

Time Finance reports strong H1 2026 results with record lending growth and profit rise, according to the latest Cavendish research note...

January 28, 2026

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...