Investment

The Duke of Westminster's property empire, Grosvenor, has orchestrated a landmark deal by selling a £306 million stake in its prestigious Mayfair estate to Norway's sovereign wealth fund, marking a significant shift in London's prime…

Donald Trump's return to the White House has placed more than $300bn of potential federal infrastructure funding in jeopardy, sending tremors through the US investment community as they wrestle with his swift dismantling of Joe Biden's…

A critical £450 million investment by pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca in a new vaccines facility in Speke, Liverpool, has encountered significant delays due to prolonged government deliberations on support measures. The setback has forced…

In a significant boost to the UK economy, global chief executives have positioned Britain as the second most important market for international investment, surpassed only by the United States. This remarkable achievement marks the UK's…

Leading American investment banks have posted exceptional fourth-quarter profits, driven by renewed optimism in the world's largest economy, which has catalysed deal-making and stock trading activities. JPMorgan Chase emerged as the…

The chief investment officer of one of the world's largest charitable foundations has issued a stark warning about the private credit sector, highlighting concerns over relaxed lending standards and excessive capital inflow. Nick Moakes of…

A landmark research initiative analysing blood proteins could catalyse significant advancements in disease treatment and prevention, presenting substantial opportunities for healthcare sector investors. The extensive UK-based study, backed…

British equity funds experienced their most challenging year on record compared to global counterparts, highlighting London's diminishing influence in global financial markets. The latest data from Calastone reveals investors withdrew a…

Household essentials, including food and beverages, might see price hikes of up to 20% in 2025 amid ongoing global supply chain challenges, according to industry experts. The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) has issued a…

San Francisco-based AI powerhouse Anthropic is on the verge of securing a $2bn investment, propelling the company's valuation to an impressive $60bn. The deal, which would effectively triple the organisation's worth, involves prominent…

A prominent American investment firm has issued a stark warning to British regulators, suggesting that excessive protective measures could signal to international investors that the UK market is becoming increasingly unwelcoming. The…

British public companies face mounting pressure from aggressive US activist investors as depressed valuations make FTSE-listed firms increasingly attractive targets. A comprehensive report by management consultancy Alvarez and Marsal…

In her inaugural overseas visit as Chancellor, Rachel Reeves expressed keen interest in adopting lessons from the Canadian pension model, specifically eyeing the strategies of the country's eight largest retirement funds. The goal: to…

British rental houses are experiencing unprecedented investment levels from private equity firms and pension funds, with deployments reaching historic highs over the past two years amidst escalating demand and an ongoing housing…

The positive trend of increasing girls' education in developing nations has led to an unexpected economic challenge in the housing market. As more women enter the workforce with higher qualifications, dual-income households are becoming the…

Deutsche Bahn's innovative Advanced Train Lab has demonstrated groundbreaking internet connectivity speeds, reaching an impressive 553 megabits per second (Mbps), dwarfing the UK household median of 73 Mbps. This technological leap…

Global environmental, social and governance (ESG) funds have allocated a staggering £1.4 billion to companies with alleged connections to forced labour practices in China's Xinjiang region, reveals a groundbreaking analysis by Ignites Asia.…

British banks have emerged as the standout performers among UK shares in 2024, capitalising on elevated interest rates that have significantly enhanced the sector's profitability despite lingering concerns about domestic economic recovery.…