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.

Asian markets gain momentum as rate expectations turn more supportive

Asian markets move higher as softer US rate expectations and resilient earnings create a more supportive backdrop for equities...

Plus500 reports record H1 2026 revenue, announces $182.5m shareholder returns

Plus500 reported record H1 2026 results, with revenue up 12%, EBITDA up 1% and shareholder returns totalling $182.5m announced...

HgCapital Trust NAV stabilises in Q2 as portfolio trading remains strong

Hg Capital Trust reports stabilised second-quarter NAV, strong portfolio trading and £146 million of investments in H1 2026...

The Renewables Infrastructure Group Limited reports resilient H1 performance

The Renewables Infrastructure Group has reported interim results showing progress on capital realisation, dividend cover, NAV and portfolio development...

Murray International Trust delivers 10.5% NAV return in first half of 2026

Murray International Trust reported strong half-year results to 30 June 2026, with NAV total return of 10.5% and share price total return of 9.9%, both ahead of its long-term benchmarks...

Cameco and Ur-Energy production updates highlight output growth and operational risk

Cameco maintained its 2026 production guidance, while Ur-Energy reported higher quarterly and monthly uranium output...

Clarkson raises full-year expectations after record first half

Clarkson raises its full-year outlook after record first-half profits, stronger broking activity and increased demand for shipping finance and risk management...

Finseta targets maritime payments growth with specialist platform

Finseta is targeting the maritime sector with a payments platform for yacht managers, fleet operators and other businesses handling international vessel expenses. The system combines multi-currency accounts, international payments, corporate..

CMC Markets puts trading discipline at the centre of volatile markets

CMC Markets is highlighting disciplined trading, clear risk limits and emotional control as key considerations during volatile market conditions...

Biotech Growth secures major value from Forte Biosciences takeover

Biotech Growth is set to benefit from Argenx’s $2.2 billion acquisition of Forte Biosciences after entering the company at a much lower valuation...

Ruffer builds China exposure as AI opportunity widens

Ruffer has increased its China exposure as it looks beyond expensive US technology leaders for the next phase of AI-related growth...

Legal & General core operating profit rises 7% in 2026 first half

Legal & General Group Plc posted higher core operating profit, improved capital generation and confirmed a 2% increase in its interim dividend...

Time Finance adds experienced manager to support invoice finance clients

Time Finance has expanded its invoice finance team with an experienced relationship manager covering clients primarily across the Midlands...

Markets face a new test from rates, oil and AI valuations

Markets enter the second half of 2026 facing higher rate expectations, renewed oil risks and a tougher test for AI-related valuations...

Talking Medicines highlights strategic value of patient journey intelligence

Patient journey intelligence can help healthcare organisations identify care barriers and design more responsive pathways around real patient experiences...

Better board reporting can strengthen corporate oversight

Companies that simplify board reporting may improve decision-making, reduce wasted effort and strengthen control...

FTSE 100 draws attention as AI sell-off hits global chip markets

The FTSE 100 reached a record high as an AI-led technology sell-off shifted market attention towards UK banks, energy companies, miners and dividend-paying businesses...

Arbuthnot Banking Group Plc 1H’26: accelerating franchise growth

Arbuthnot Banking Group delivered broad-based growth across deposits, specialist lending and wealth management in 1H’26, achieving its £10bn client balances target two years early. Despite pressure from lower interest rates,..

China stocks climb as AI and chip shares rebound

Chinese AI and chip shares rebounded as new model launches and lower operating costs supported technology sentiment despite weaker manufacturing growth...

Emerging market ETFs gain fresh backing as AI demand expands

Emerging market ETFs attracted $4.5 billion in one week as demand for Asian AI and semiconductor exposure strengthened...
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Asian markets gain momentum as rate expectations turn more supportive

Asian markets move higher as softer US rate expectations and resilient earnings create a more supportive backdrop for equities...

Plus500 reports record H1 2026 revenue, announces $182.5m shareholder returns

Plus500 reported record H1 2026 results, with revenue up 12%, EBITDA up 1% and shareholder returns totalling $182.5m announced...

HgCapital Trust NAV stabilises in Q2 as portfolio trading remains strong

Hg Capital Trust reports stabilised second-quarter NAV, strong portfolio trading and £146 million of investments in H1 2026...

The Renewables Infrastructure Group Limited reports resilient H1 performance

The Renewables Infrastructure Group has reported interim results showing progress on capital realisation, dividend cover, NAV and portfolio development...

Murray International Trust delivers 10.5% NAV return in first half of 2026

Murray International Trust reported strong half-year results to 30 June 2026, with NAV total return of 10.5% and share price total return of 9.9%, both ahead of its long-term benchmarks. The trust declared two interim dividends, maintained a progressive policy, sold treasury shares to meet demand, and added new holdings including Blackstone, Pfizer and Union Pacific...

Cameco and Ur-Energy production updates highlight output growth and operational risk

Cameco maintained its 2026 production guidance, while Ur-Energy reported higher quarterly and monthly uranium output...

Clarkson raises full-year expectations after record first half

Clarkson raises its full-year outlook after record first-half profits, stronger broking activity and increased demand for shipping finance and risk management...

Finseta targets maritime payments growth with specialist platform

Finseta is targeting the maritime sector with a payments platform for yacht managers, fleet operators and other businesses handling international vessel expenses. The system combines multi-currency accounts, international payments, corporate expense cards and reporting tools to help companies manage spending across vessels, crews, suppliers and jurisdictions with greater control and visibility...

CMC Markets puts trading discipline at the centre of volatile markets

CMC Markets is highlighting disciplined trading, clear risk limits and emotional control as key considerations during volatile market conditions...

Biotech Growth secures major value from Forte Biosciences takeover

Biotech Growth is set to benefit from Argenx’s $2.2 billion acquisition of Forte Biosciences after entering the company at a much lower valuation...

Ruffer builds China exposure as AI opportunity widens

Ruffer has increased its China exposure as it looks beyond expensive US technology leaders for the next phase of AI-related growth...

Legal & General core operating profit rises 7% in 2026 first half

Legal & General Group Plc posted higher core operating profit, improved capital generation and confirmed a 2% increase in its interim dividend...

Time Finance adds experienced manager to support invoice finance clients

Time Finance has expanded its invoice finance team with an experienced relationship manager covering clients primarily across the Midlands...

Markets face a new test from rates, oil and AI valuations

Markets enter the second half of 2026 facing higher rate expectations, renewed oil risks and a tougher test for AI-related valuations...

Talking Medicines highlights strategic value of patient journey intelligence

Patient journey intelligence can help healthcare organisations identify care barriers and design more responsive pathways around real patient experiences...

Better board reporting can strengthen corporate oversight

Companies that simplify board reporting may improve decision-making, reduce wasted effort and strengthen control...

FTSE 100 draws attention as AI sell-off hits global chip markets

The FTSE 100 reached a record high as an AI-led technology sell-off shifted market attention towards UK banks, energy companies, miners and dividend-paying businesses...

Arbuthnot Banking Group Plc 1H’26: accelerating franchise growth

Arbuthnot Banking Group delivered broad-based growth across deposits, specialist lending and wealth management in 1H’26, achieving its £10bn client balances target two years early. Despite pressure from lower interest rates, the bank remains well capitalised, offers a dividend yield of around 7%, and trades at a substantial discount to NAV...

China stocks climb as AI and chip shares rebound

Chinese AI and chip shares rebounded as new model launches and lower operating costs supported technology sentiment despite weaker manufacturing growth...

Emerging market ETFs gain fresh backing as AI demand expands

Emerging market ETFs attracted $4.5 billion in one week as demand for Asian AI and semiconductor exposure strengthened...
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