The stocks to watch in London in 2024: Defence, housebuilders and clean energy January 4, 2024 Several firms roared ahead of the market in 2023 - but which could be the stocks to watch in London this year?
‘Dark clouds’ over London’s asset managers here to stay, analysts warn January 3, 2024 London’s beleaguered asset managers may be battling against lingering “dark clouds” in the coming years as investors shift their cash into so-called alternative assets and hunt for lower cost funds, analysts have warned.
London stock trade volumes fall below expectations as Europe maintains lead January 3, 2024 The London Stock Exchange's average daily trading volume (ADV) fell below expectations in December, according to new research, as the City struggles with a dearth of capital markets activity and big-ticket listings.
Can the London Stock Exchange survive another ‘relentless’ exodus in 2024? January 3, 2024 Experts have warned of an exodus of companies and investors from London without a rebound in the City's fortunes
Exclusive: City bosses eye up strong first quarter but warn of threats to UK competitiveness January 3, 2024 Financial services bosses are optimistic about their first-quarter results but say economic and regulatory pressures threaten Britain's competitiveness, according to a survey of 160 senior executives shared with City A.M., as London struggles with a dealmaking slump.
UK investment fund launches plunge to 20-year low as investors turn to cash January 2, 2024 The number of new UK investment funds has reached its lowest level in two decades, as asset managers are hit by high costs.
Why higher interest rates are ‘the single best economic development’ for investors in the past 20 years January 1, 2024 Real interest rates remaining in positive territory as inflation continues to fall is good news for investors in bonds
FTSE 100 lags behind international peers with lacklustre year of growth December 29, 2023 The FTSE 100 is set to end the year lagging its international peers after eking out a minor gain through 2023.
Funding platform Crowdcube’s losses spiral as costs surge December 29, 2023 Crowdfunding platform Crowdcube haemorrhaged cash last year after its costs surged amid the “largest economic downturn in decades”, new accounts show.
Fintech firms face ‘growing skills gap’ in 2024, warns top chief December 28, 2023 The UK’s fintech sector faces a “growing gap” in talent next year as the demand for digital skills continues to outstrip supply, a top industry chief has warned.