Private investors bail out of UK gilts after mini-budget chaos January 31, 2024 Ownership of UK government bonds (gilts) by private investors have fallen to their lowest level since 1996, dropping 44 per cent in less than three years, according to data from the Office of National Statistics. After peaking in December 2012, ownership of private gilts has been in terminal decline since September 2021. Now, only £3bn [...]
Pay floodgates set to open after trade body gives OK to hikes – report January 30, 2024 Fund management trade body the Investment Association has reportedly written to the chairs of FTSE 350 remuneration committees signalling a change in its position on bosses’ pay packages.
Nvidia ranked second most popular stock by UK retail investors – but who came top? January 30, 2024 US chipmaker Nvidia was the second most popular buy among UK retail investors this month - but what was the most popular stock?
Why one San Fran fintech snubbed Nasdaq for the London Stock Exchange January 30, 2024 Boku is a San-Francisco founded fintech that bucked the trend to float in London in 2017. Charlie Conchie asks its new chief how life has been on the beleaguered London Stock Exchange.
UK Finance boss: City’s post-Brexit ‘challenger’ role takes ‘some getting used to’ January 30, 2024 Postings noted that in the Brexit debates "there was probably more debates around fishing quotas than there was around financial services".
FTSE: Analysts most bullish on UK stocks since before Brexit as London ‘potentially undervalued’ January 29, 2024 Analysts are the most bullish on UK stocks in at least eight years, according to new analysis, as the market’s recent underperformance has made shares cheaper.
Private credit lenders might be storing up future problems, Bank of England official warns January 29, 2024 Foulger said some of the actions to support borrowers "delay or mask" vulnerabilities rather than addressing underlying issues.
Troubled investment trust D9 confirms ‘managed wind down’ after debt and share woes January 29, 2024 Digital 9 Infrastructure (D9) has confirmed it is winding down the company after it bought too many companies and struggled with the debt.
Start-up backlash: Treasury looks to soften controversial rule change after fury from investors January 26, 2024 The City minister is set to meet top start-up groups next week to discuss softening its controversial investing rule changes, after a backlash from the industry and pressure from another government department.
Victoria Scholar: Women and youngsters the biggest winners amongst retail traders January 26, 2024 Victoria Scholar on the winners and losers amongst traders, Premier Foods' mince pie success, and much more