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..
China’s stimulus drove economic recovery, with stock selection in Hesai Group, LexinFintech and VNET adding value despite underweights in Xiaomi, Xpeng and Tuhu, while over the 12 months to 30 June 2025 the Trust’s NAV rose 28.0% and its share price gained 27.3%, outperforming the reference index’s 23.4%...
UK equities delivered modest gains in June, supported by prospects of BoE rate cuts and a more constructive tariff outlook, despite a mid‑month risk‑off following US and Israel strikes on Iranian sites and subsequent relief from a ceasefire...
In Q2 2025, copper production reached 173 kt, down 11% year‑on‑year but up 3% quarter‑on‑quarter, iron ore output rose 2% to 15.9 Mt and manganese surged 109% after operations resumed...
Over the 12 months to 30 June 2025, the Trust’s NAV rose 4.9%, outperforming its reference index which fell 0.1%, while the share price gained 6.9%. Stock selection was the key driver, with contrarian positions in China and Australia and picks in materials and consumer staples adding value, though an overweight in Indonesian small caps detracted...
Emerging markets posted positive returns in June, outperforming developed markets after a ceasefire eased Middle East tensions and progress on a US–China tariff framework. The portfolio outperformed its index, led by gains from the short book and stock selection in consumer discretionary, IT and consumer services...
Reckitt Benckiser delivered a strong H1 2025, with Core Reckitt like‑for‑like net revenues up 4.2% and Emerging Markets growth of 12.8%. Adjusted operating profit margin improved by 110 bps to 24.6%, supporting a 5% rise in the interim dividend and an upgrade to full‑year LFL net revenue guidance above 4% for Core Reckitt...
Despite market headwinds, the Trust demonstrated resilience with standout contributions from Legrand and EQT and positive sector positioning. Over the past 12 months, NAV rose 2.3% and share price 5.5%, reflecting our focus on cash‑generative, dividend‑growing companies...
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...
Boku reports H1 2025 revenue of over $63 million, up c. 34 % year-on-year, with adjusted EBITDA of at least $21 million and Group cash of c. $192 million. Digital wallet and A2A schemes grew c. 90 %, MAUs reached 95 million, and TPV exceeded $7 billion...
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'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...
Investor sentiment is at a crossroads as Sterling and the dollar each reveal vulnerabilities that could reshape currency allocations in the months ahead...
Union Jack Oil has raised £2 million via a placing and subscription of 40,000,000 new shares at 5p, with one 8p warrant per share subject to shareholder approval. Proceeds will fund a three-well Oklahoma drilling programme costing about US\$3 million. Admission is expected on 29 July 2025, leaving 146,565,896 voting shares...
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..
China’s stimulus drove economic recovery, with stock selection in Hesai Group, LexinFintech and VNET adding value despite underweights in Xiaomi, Xpeng and Tuhu, while over the 12 months to 30 June 2025 the Trust’s NAV rose 28.0% and its share price gained 27.3%, outperforming the reference index’s 23.4%...
UK equities delivered modest gains in June, supported by prospects of BoE rate cuts and a more constructive tariff outlook, despite a mid‑month risk‑off following US and Israel strikes on Iranian sites and subsequent relief from a ceasefire...
In Q2 2025, copper production reached 173 kt, down 11% year‑on‑year but up 3% quarter‑on‑quarter, iron ore output rose 2% to 15.9 Mt and manganese surged 109% after operations resumed...
Over the 12 months to 30 June 2025, the Trust’s NAV rose 4.9%, outperforming its reference index which fell 0.1%, while the share price gained 6.9%. Stock selection was the key driver, with contrarian positions in China and Australia and picks in materials and consumer staples adding value, though an overweight in Indonesian small caps detracted...
Emerging markets posted positive returns in June, outperforming developed markets after a ceasefire eased Middle East tensions and progress on a US–China tariff framework. The portfolio outperformed its index, led by gains from the short book and stock selection in consumer discretionary, IT and consumer services...
Reckitt Benckiser delivered a strong H1 2025, with Core Reckitt like‑for‑like net revenues up 4.2% and Emerging Markets growth of 12.8%. Adjusted operating profit margin improved by 110 bps to 24.6%, supporting a 5% rise in the interim dividend and an upgrade to full‑year LFL net revenue guidance above 4% for Core Reckitt...
Despite market headwinds, the Trust demonstrated resilience with standout contributions from Legrand and EQT and positive sector positioning. Over the past 12 months, NAV rose 2.3% and share price 5.5%, reflecting our focus on cash‑generative, dividend‑growing companies...
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...
Boku reports H1 2025 revenue of over $63 million, up c. 34 % year-on-year, with adjusted EBITDA of at least $21 million and Group cash of c. $192 million. Digital wallet and A2A schemes grew c. 90 %, MAUs reached 95 million, and TPV exceeded $7 billion...
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'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...
Investor sentiment is at a crossroads as Sterling and the dollar each reveal vulnerabilities that could reshape currency allocations in the months ahead...
Union Jack Oil has raised £2 million via a placing and subscription of 40,000,000 new shares at 5p, with one 8p warrant per share subject to shareholder approval. Proceeds will fund a three-well Oklahoma drilling programme costing about US\$3 million. Admission is expected on 29 July 2025, leaving 146,565,896 voting shares...
