St James’s Place’s troubles present an ‘opportunity’, says rival chief December 1, 2023 The troubles facing St James’s Place have presented an “opportunity” for rivals this year as investors scope out alternative firms in the market, a rival chief has said.
Third time’s the charm: Can Robinhood successfully make an international debut in the UK? November 30, 2023 Share trading app giant Robinhood has announced that it will launch in the UK early next year after two previous failed attempts to expand beyond the US.
Natwest: Why there may be a problem with Telling Sid November 30, 2023 The Chancellor called for a revival of 'Tell Sid' investment culture in his autumn statement last week. But there may be a problem...
Financial watchdog to require ‘polluting’ firms to cover compensation costs November 29, 2023 Financial watchdog to require 'polluting' firms to cover compensation costs.
Hargreaves Lansdown appoints new chair but governance row clouds succession November 29, 2023 Investor Hargreaves Lansdown has appointed Alison Platt as chair and a non-executive director, succeeding Deanna Oppenheimer after six years following a row with the firm's co-founder.
FCA readies fresh ‘greenwashing’ clampdown with tightened regulation November 28, 2023 The Financial Conduct Authority will force firms to prove their environmental, social and governance (ESG) claims under a fresh clampdown designed to flush out ‘greenwashing’ from the City.
Zopa and Tide given valuation boost by investor Augmentum November 28, 2023 Listed fintech fund Augmentum has bumped up the valuation of its portfolio this year in a sign that values are beginning to stabilise after a sharp slump over the past two years.
Euan Blair interview: Is Multiverse’s educational mission a reality? November 28, 2023 Euan Blair's educational firm Multiverse now makes the majority of its revenues from upskilling employees already in work. Has it abandoned its original mission?
Firmer AI rules could deliver investment boost, says science minister November 27, 2023 A lack of firm regulation is holding back investment in burgeoning technologies like AI and firmer rules are needed to make them “investable at scale”, the UK's science minister warned today.
Rishi Sunak hints at further tax cuts in ‘sales pitch’ to global investors November 27, 2023 Rishi Sunak hinted at further tax cuts to come today as he used last week’s Autumn Statement to launch a “sales pitch” on global investors at a government investment summit in London.