Politicians have been criticised for the reluctance of their pension scheme to invest substantially in UK companies after it was revealed that less than three percent of its equity portfolio
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves is under mounting pressure as she navigates a complex economic landscape. Her recent remarks have ignited debates surrounding potential tax increases and the looming threat of capital
In a significant shift within the asset management industry, renowned stockpicker Alexander Darwall has agreed to sell Devon Equity Management to Martin Gilbert’s River Global for a modest £2.46 million,
Listed retailer THG has firmly rejected a significant takeover offer for its MyProtein brand, valuing the nutrition business between £400 million and £600 million. The bid, originating from former board
Former fund manager Neil Woodford is set to make a controversial return to the investment world with the launch of a subscription-based service, six years after the spectacular collapse of
One of Anglian Water’s largest investors has indicated a reluctance to inject more capital into the struggling water sector and is now leaning towards opportunities in foreign utility investments. Local
The price of gold has unexpectedly fallen further after reaching record highs last week, as investors were compelled to sell off the precious metal to cover losses in other areas
The surging popularity of weight-loss medications is creating unprecedented ripples across the alcohol industry, with major beverage companies facing potential long-term revenue challenges. Investment heavyweight Terry Smith’s recent divestment from
In a bold move to stimulate the UK economy, Chancellor Rachel Reeves is exploring plans to unlock approximately £100 billion from Britain’s £1.2 trillion defined benefit pension system. The government’s
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 (A&M)
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
Distinguished British-Canadian computer scientist and Nobel laureate, Prof Geoffrey Hinton, has revised his assessment of artificial intelligence’s existential threat to humanity, indicating heightened concerns for market participants and technology sector
Standard Chartered has unveiled plans to secure £200 billion in new assets, capitalising on clients seeking to relocate businesses from China amidst potential tariff threats from president-elect Donald Trump. The
In a landmark move that reshapes the private credit landscape, BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has struck a deal to acquire HPS Investment Partners for £9.5 billion ($12 billion),
The recent surge in artificial intelligence stocks has potentially overestimated the technology’s immediate impact, leading to heightened risks of a market correction, according to investment giant Vanguard. Joe Davis, chief
Metro Bank’s senior leadership has demonstrated renewed confidence in the company’s trajectory through significant share purchases, following a period of regulatory challenges and financial turbulence. The bank’s share price has
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