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.

Tern Plc Extends Convertible Loan Maturities in Talking Medicines to Strengthen Exit Strategy

Tern Plc extends all convertible loan maturities in Talking Medicines to 2029, enhancing its strategic position for future exit...

November 25, 2025

From legacy operation to investor-backed ambition

Thames Contract Flooring completes MBO with Arbuthnot ABL support, combining continuity and capital to unlock its next growth phase...

November 24, 2025

NB Private Equity Partners: Buybacks, Exits and a Quiet Rebound Investors Are Missing (Video)

NB Private Equity Partners: Analyst Mark Thomas explains how rising exits, midlife co-investments and accelerated buybacks suggest NBPE is on track for a rebound. Could the second half of 2025 be the turning point investors have been waiting for?..

November 24, 2025

Why more institutional portfolios are using this rules-based currency hedge

More institutions are turning to a rules-based hedge that adjusts to FX risk in real time without adding performance drag...

November 24, 2025

European equities react as rate cut signals gain credibility

European stocks stabilise as investor confidence grows around US rate cuts and easing geopolitical tension...

November 24, 2025

Asian equity momentum builds as rate expectations shift in the US

Asian markets are rebounding as expectations build for a Fed rate cut, with Indonesia hitting a record and tech names leading inflows...

November 24, 2025

A new resilience is taking shape in Emerging Markets

Emerging markets are attracting capital again as the dollar weakens, trade stabilises, and earnings start to recover...

November 24, 2025

Europe stocks reposition as rate expectations and war risks shift

Europe stocks are repositioning as shifting rate expectations and Ukraine diplomacy alter the risk backdrop...

November 24, 2025

Cavendish Plc Market Resilience, Deep Value, and a 7.5% Yield That’s Hard to Ignore (Video)

Jason Streets of Hardman & Co explains why Cavendish Plc’s strong cash position and consistent earnings make it one of the UK’s most resilient small-cap investment banks — even as M&A volumes slide...

November 24, 2025

Phoenix Group reports strong resilience in PRA Life Insurance Stress Test 2025

Phoenix Group says the PRA’s LIST 2025 results confirm a solid capital position, with all metrics remaining within its 140 to 180% shareholder capital coverage target range...

November 24, 2025

International Public Partnerships appoints Sarah Whitney as Chair Designate

International Public Partnerships has named Sarah Whitney as an independent non executive director and Chair Designate, effective 24 November 2025...

November 24, 2025

Global currency markets shift under data blackout and fiscal strain

Investor attention is shifting into currencies as fiscal strain and data blind‑spots reshape global flows...

November 21, 2025

Political shifts and data resurgence reshape currency tides

UK political unease meets US data revival, a turning point in currency markets for investors...

November 21, 2025

Chinese tech stocks gain momentum amid shifting AI landscape | Ruffer Investment Company

Chinese technology shares are starting to recover relative to US peers as competition in artificial intelligence intensifies. Ruffer’s Gemma Cairns-Smith notes that sentiment in China has improved and that its tech sector is beginning to challenge US leadership in AI...

November 21, 2025

QinetiQ and Forcys expand in Australia

QinetiQ’s new partnership with Forcys in Australia signals a focused push into subsea defence systems at a time of rising maritime security demand...

November 21, 2025

Investor unease amid US government reopening dynamics

Markets are treading carefully as the US government reopens, signalling that the next wave of data and policy may force a broader reset...

November 21, 2025

Foresight Solar announces third interim dividend for Q3 2025

Foresight Solar has declared a third interim dividend of 2.025 pence per share for the period from 1 July to 30 September 2025...

November 21, 2025

ICG Enterprise Trust: Navigating Resilience and Growth in Private Equity Performance

In a recent interview with DirectorsTalk, Mark Thomas of Hardman & Co discussed his report on ICG Enterprise Trust, highlighting the firm’s continued resilience and growth...

November 20, 2025

Record plc: Strategic Growth, Business Transition, and Strong AUM (LON:REC)

Dr Jan Hendrik Vieter, CEO of Record PLC, discusses the company’s H1 FY26 results, highlighting its record £110.3bn AUM and strategic evolution...

November 20, 2025

CMC Markets delivers H1 results ahead of expectations, FY2026 income guidance raised

CMC Markets has reported half year net operating income of £186.2 million, up 5%, with a strong performance from its Australian stockbroking division and growing API partnerships...

November 20, 2025

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Q&As

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14 October 2025

Thor Explorations strong cash flow, profits and management execution impresses Gervais Williams (LON:THX)

13 October 2025

Atalaya Mining “superbly positioned” for rising demand and profits highlights fund manager (LON:ATYM)

13 October 2025

Record plc services becoming “much more valuable” explains upbeat DIVI fund manager (LON:REC)

13 October 2025

Hardman & Co

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10 December 2025

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2 December 2025

Volta Finance: Liquid access to outperforming private credit

6 October 2025

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15 September 2025

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8 September 2025

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28 November 2025

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BrokerTalk

Avation Clears the Runway for Growth Following Strong FY25 Results – Zeus Capital

6 October 2025

Ferro-Alloy Resources Gears Up for Growth with Promising Interim Results – Shore Capital

2 October 2025

Strix Group Innovation and Expansion Keep Momentum Alive – Equity Development

2 October 2025

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24 September 2025

Pharos Energy Secures New Egyptian Concession, Enhancing Portfolio Value – Shore Capital

24 September 2025

Funds

Ruffer Investment Company delivers positive November performance amid market volatility

10 December 2025

CQS Natural Resources: 8% dividend, 57% half-year share price growth (LON:CYN)

9 December 2025

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FTSE 100 News

UK Broker Ratings

Cranswick PLC (CWK.L) Stock Analysis: Exploring a 15.66% Upside Potential Amidst Stable Growth

10 December 2025

CMC MARKETS PLC ORD 25P (CMCX.L)

10 December 2025

CALEDONIA INVESTMENTS PLC ORD 0 (CLDN.L) Stock Analysis: Exploring Stability Amid Uncertain Metrics

10 December 2025

Capital Gearing Trust PLC ORD 2 (CGT.L): Unpacking Stability in a Low Volatility Range

10 December 2025

Computacenter PLC (CCC.L): Investor Outlook Amid Intriguing Revenue Growth and Dividend Stability

10 December 2025

September 9, 2024

Tern Plc Extends Convertible Loan Maturities in Talking Medicines to Strengthen Exit Strategy

Tern Plc extends all convertible loan maturities in Talking Medicines to 2029, enhancing its strategic position for future exit...

November 25, 2025

From legacy operation to investor-backed ambition

Thames Contract Flooring completes MBO with Arbuthnot ABL support, combining continuity and capital to unlock its next growth phase...

November 24, 2025

NB Private Equity Partners: Buybacks, Exits and a Quiet Rebound Investors Are Missing (Video)

November 24, 2025

Why more institutional portfolios are using this rules-based currency hedge

More institutions are turning to a rules-based hedge that adjusts to FX risk in real time without adding performance drag...

November 24, 2025

European equities react as rate cut signals gain credibility

European stocks stabilise as investor confidence grows around US rate cuts and easing geopolitical tension...

November 24, 2025

Asian equity momentum builds as rate expectations shift in the US

Asian markets are rebounding as expectations build for a Fed rate cut, with Indonesia hitting a record and tech names leading inflows...

November 24, 2025

A new resilience is taking shape in Emerging Markets

Emerging markets are attracting capital again as the dollar weakens, trade stabilises, and earnings start to recover...

November 24, 2025

Europe stocks reposition as rate expectations and war risks shift

Europe stocks are repositioning as shifting rate expectations and Ukraine diplomacy alter the risk backdrop...

November 24, 2025

Cavendish Plc Market Resilience, Deep Value, and a 7.5% Yield That’s Hard to Ignore (Video)

November 24, 2025

Phoenix Group reports strong resilience in PRA Life Insurance Stress Test 2025

Phoenix Group says the PRA’s LIST 2025 results confirm a solid capital position, with all metrics remaining within its 140 to 180% shareholder capital coverage target range...

November 24, 2025

International Public Partnerships appoints Sarah Whitney as Chair Designate

International Public Partnerships has named Sarah Whitney as an independent non executive director and Chair Designate, effective 24 November 2025...

November 24, 2025

Global currency markets shift under data blackout and fiscal strain

Investor attention is shifting into currencies as fiscal strain and data blind‑spots reshape global flows...

November 21, 2025

Political shifts and data resurgence reshape currency tides

UK political unease meets US data revival, a turning point in currency markets for investors...

November 21, 2025

Chinese tech stocks gain momentum amid shifting AI landscape | Ruffer Investment Company

November 21, 2025

QinetiQ and Forcys expand in Australia

QinetiQ’s new partnership with Forcys in Australia signals a focused push into subsea defence systems at a time of rising maritime security demand...

November 21, 2025

Investor unease amid US government reopening dynamics

Markets are treading carefully as the US government reopens, signalling that the next wave of data and policy may force a broader reset...

November 21, 2025

Foresight Solar announces third interim dividend for Q3 2025

Foresight Solar has declared a third interim dividend of 2.025 pence per share for the period from 1 July to 30 September 2025...

November 21, 2025

ICG Enterprise Trust: Navigating Resilience and Growth in Private Equity Performance

In a recent interview with DirectorsTalk, Mark Thomas of Hardman & Co discussed his report on ICG Enterprise Trust, highlighting the firm’s continued resilience and growth...

November 20, 2025

Record plc: Strategic Growth, Business Transition, and Strong AUM (LON:REC)

Dr Jan Hendrik Vieter, CEO of Record PLC, discusses the company’s H1 FY26 results, highlighting its record £110.3bn AUM and strategic evolution...

November 20, 2025

CMC Markets delivers H1 results ahead of expectations, FY2026 income guidance raised

CMC Markets has reported half year net operating income of £186.2 million, up 5%, with a strong performance from its Australian stockbroking division and growing API partnerships...

November 20, 2025