UK retail investors hold their nerve despite rising inflation, commodities and Ukraine war raging on May 5, 2022 UK retail investors have remained composed in the face of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, despite significant concerns about future implications of the crisis on the financial markets, international relations, and the environment. Only 14 per cent of investors monitor the conflict between Russia and Ukraine when thinking about their investment strategy. The same number said they [...]
Hiscox sets aside £32m to weather impact of war in Ukraine May 5, 2022 Insurance giant Hiscox has ring fenced $40m to weather expected losses from the war in Ukraine, as it quantifies the hit of the conflict for the first time.
Ocado dodges rebellion as shareholders back pay boost for bosses May 4, 2022 Grocery tech giant Ocado has seen off an investor rebellion over its bosses’ pay packet despite two of the world’s biggest shareholders urging investors to vote against the plans.
Retail investors back passive funds to ride out market turbulence May 4, 2022 Retail investors piled into passive funds last month as they sought safety in blue chip stalwarts amid market turbulence, fresh data has revealed.
Campaign groups call for ‘golden visa’ transparency as data reveals potential abuse of scheme May 4, 2022 Campaign groups have ramped up calls for greater transparency into the use of the UK’s now shuttered ‘golden visa’ scheme after fresh data revealed that almost 50 were offered to foreign nationals under 21.
Pension surplus jumps as inflation takes chunk of savers’ spending power May 4, 2022 The value of UK pension scheme’s assets are rising ahead of liabilities as inflation looks set to take a chunk out of pensioners’ spending power, fresh data has revealed.
Dealmaking slumps amid soaring inflation and shocks of war May 4, 2022 Global mergers and acquisitions slumped in the first four months of the year as soaring inflation and war in Ukraine rattled dealmakers globally, fresh data has revealed.
Plus500 hit by revolt on pay as shareholders ramp up pressure in AGM season May 4, 2022 London-listed fintech giant Plus500 was struck a blow by investors yesterday as shareholders voted down the firm’s remuneration report at its annual general meeting.
Competition watchdog raises concerns over London Stock Exchange Group’s Quantile takeover May 3, 2022 The UK’s competition watchdog has raised concerns today that the London Stock Exchange Group’s takeover of transaction risk firm Quantile could damage competition in the sector.
Boardroom Diversity supported by eToro May 3, 2022 | City Talk eToro, the social investing network, has launched a new FemaleLeadership Smart Portfolio which features US publicly quoted companies with diversity at boardroom level, especially featuring women in positions of board members. eToro’s Deputy CEO and Global Chief Operating Officer (COO), Dr. Hedva Ber, says: “Female leadership and boardroom diversity have proven advantages, not just for [...]