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.

Metals pull back sharply after speculative surge

TEAM reduced gold and silver exposure ahead of the recent correction, and still sees long‑term value in the sector...

China stocks gain as investors reassess risk outlook

Chinese stocks climbed Tuesday, led by metals and tech, as risk appetite improved and economic signals turned more supportive...

FTSE 100 advances as defensive stocks steady market

UK equities gained ground as investors favoured stable, income-generating stocks while commodity sectors continued to lag...

Semiconductors lead Asian stocks higher as risk sentiment shifts

Tech-led gains and calmer metals trading lifted Asian markets, as investors repositioned around a rebound in risk sentiment and a firmer global economic backdrop...

European equities lift as investors balance oil slide and sector rotation

European stocks gained as falling oil prices supported consumer sectors,...

Plus500 enters US retail prediction markets via Kalshi partnership

Plus500 has launched event-based contracts on its US B2C platform, Plus500 Futures, marking its entry into the regulated US retail prediction markets segment...

CQS Natural Resources Growth and Income seeks share issuance approval

CQS Natural Resources Growth and Income has published a circular convening a general meeting on 2 March 2026, at which shareholders will be asked to approve new authorities to issue up to 20 per cent. of the Company’s issued share capital on a non pre-emptive basis...

Structured products are shaping fixed income strategy

Custom-built solutions like these help investors shape portfolio outcomes more precisely in today’s challenging market environment...

Ruffer maintains defensive stance while capitalising on AI market shifts

A disciplined multi-asset trust managing risk and opportunity across cycles, with measured exposure to AI-driven market trends...

Why debentures matter in business lending

A secured lending option that helps businesses raise capital while protecting investor interests...

Taiwan overtakes China in emerging markets index

Emerging market inflows rise sharply as Taiwan leads benchmark shift, driven by tech sector strength...

Verizon seeks fibre edge with $20 billion Frontier acquisition

Verizon finalises $20B Frontier deal, expanding fibre reach and converged service potential...

European stocks reach new highs

European equities hit record highs as the STOXX 600, FTSE 100 and IBEX 35 advanced despite weak industrial data, supported by strong interest in financial and defensive stocks...

Time Finance Profit Margin Rises as Lending Hits Record £235M in Interim Results (Video)

Time Finance posts record lending and stronger margins in H1 2025 results, with CEO Ed Rimmer highlighting improved credit quality and a 48% jump in new business...

Molten Ventures to host 2026 Investor Day on 11 February

Molten Ventures will host its annual Investor Day for institutional investors and analysts on Wednesday, 11 February 2026...

Social media algorithms on trial as legal and operational risks mount

A California court case targeting social media algorithms signals rising legal risk for platforms built on engagement, with broader implications for tech investors...

Pharma teams gain early insight into message effectiveness

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

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...

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...

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...
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Metals pull back sharply after speculative surge

TEAM reduced gold and silver exposure ahead of the recent correction, and still sees long‑term value in the sector...

China stocks gain as investors reassess risk outlook

Chinese stocks climbed Tuesday, led by metals and tech, as risk appetite improved and economic signals turned more supportive...

FTSE 100 advances as defensive stocks steady market

UK equities gained ground as investors favoured stable, income-generating stocks while commodity sectors continued to lag...

Semiconductors lead Asian stocks higher as risk sentiment shifts

Tech-led gains and calmer metals trading lifted Asian markets, as investors repositioned around a rebound in risk sentiment and a firmer global economic backdrop...

European equities lift as investors balance oil slide and sector rotation

European stocks gained as falling oil prices supported consumer sectors,...

Plus500 enters US retail prediction markets via Kalshi partnership

Plus500 has launched event-based contracts on its US B2C platform, Plus500 Futures, marking its entry into the regulated US retail prediction markets segment...

CQS Natural Resources Growth and Income seeks share issuance approval

CQS Natural Resources Growth and Income has published a circular convening a general meeting on 2 March 2026, at which shareholders will be asked to approve new authorities to issue up to 20 per cent. of the Company’s issued share capital on a non pre-emptive basis...

Structured products are shaping fixed income strategy

Custom-built solutions like these help investors shape portfolio outcomes more precisely in today’s challenging market environment...

Ruffer maintains defensive stance while capitalising on AI market shifts

A disciplined multi-asset trust managing risk and opportunity across cycles, with measured exposure to AI-driven market trends...

Why debentures matter in business lending

A secured lending option that helps businesses raise capital while protecting investor interests...

Taiwan overtakes China in emerging markets index

Emerging market inflows rise sharply as Taiwan leads benchmark shift, driven by tech sector strength...

Verizon seeks fibre edge with $20 billion Frontier acquisition

Verizon finalises $20B Frontier deal, expanding fibre reach and converged service potential...

European stocks reach new highs

European equities hit record highs as the STOXX 600, FTSE 100 and IBEX 35 advanced despite weak industrial data, supported by strong interest in financial and defensive stocks...

Time Finance Profit Margin Rises as Lending Hits Record £235M in Interim Results (Video)

Time Finance posts record lending and stronger margins in H1 2025 results, with CEO Ed Rimmer highlighting improved credit quality and a 48% jump in new business...

Molten Ventures to host 2026 Investor Day on 11 February

Molten Ventures will host its annual Investor Day for institutional investors and analysts on Wednesday, 11 February 2026...

Social media algorithms on trial as legal and operational risks mount

A California court case targeting social media algorithms signals rising legal risk for platforms built on engagement, with broader implications for tech investors...

Pharma teams gain early insight into message effectiveness

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

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...

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...

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...
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