In a significant policy reversal, Pakistan has abandoned its planned tax on banks’ profits from government debt mere days before implementation, following intense pressure from the banking sector. The proposed
In a significant policy reversal, Pakistan has abandoned its planned tax on banks’ profits from government debt mere days before implementation, following intense pressure from the banking sector. The proposed
The global economy faces unprecedented challenges as it enters 2025, with Donald Trump’s return to the White House poised to reshape international trade dynamics. His campaign promises of imposing tariffs
The Issa brothers are preparing for a potential flotation of their petrol station empire in the United States, with an estimated value of £13 billion. This strategic move represents another
The wealth of American private capital leaders has skyrocketed by more than $56bn in 2024, driven by extraordinary share price performances at industry giants Blackstone, Apollo and KKR. The remarkable
The City of London witnessed a mixed trading session on Tuesday, as property sector woes were offset by broader market optimism. The FTSE 100 demonstrated resilience, closing up 0.4 per
Maritime analytics firm Windward, helmed by former BP chief Lord Browne of Madingley, has joined the growing exodus from London’s AIM market through a £216 million acquisition by US private
The semiconductor industry might find a safeguard against potential market volatility through AI-enabled smartphones, according to the CEO of the world’s leading chip testing equipment manufacturer. Doug Lefever, chief executive
In a significant shift within Asian financial markets, India has emerged as the continent’s leading destination for company listings in 2024, overtaking China’s long-held position. The milestone places India as
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
The proposed London listing of French media giant Canal+ is facing strong headwinds as a prominent Paris-based fund manager raises serious concerns about the flotation’s potential success. Anne-Sophie d’Andlau, co-founder
A chess-playing hedge fund manager who was once banned from a London casino for counting cards is making waves in the investment trust sector with an ambitious £2 billion restructuring
US stocks mounted an impressive comeback on Friday, reversing course from a significant sell-off triggered by the Federal Reserve’s hawkish stance earlier in the week. The S&P 500 demonstrated remarkable
The French media giant Canal+ made its highly anticipated debut on the London Stock Exchange today, marking the largest listing since Haleon’s spin-off from GSK two years prior. The shares
The London Stock Exchange is experiencing its most significant exodus of companies since the 2009 financial crisis, with mounting concerns that additional FTSE 100 enterprises will abandon the UK market
The French entertainment powerhouse Canal+, renowned for producing the beloved Paddington film franchise, is poised to make its debut on the London Stock Exchange next week following an overwhelming shareholder
Leading social mobility organisations have called upon UK financial regulators to mandate reporting of employees’ socio-economic backgrounds in a bid to shatter the persistent ‘class ceiling’ within the financial services






