Reeves tax raid ‘risks harming UK economy’, top business groups warn October 21, 2024 Some of the country’s top business groups have warned that Rachel Reeves’s rumoured plans to ditch a slew of tax breaks for entrepreneurs at the budget “risk harming” the economy and dissuading founders from setting up companies in Britain. In an open letter to the Chancellor today, four business groups representing over 1200 UK founders and investors, [...]
Britain should prioritise global philanthropic capital, foreign investors say October 20, 2024 A group of overseas philanthropists has identified the UK as one of the most fertile places to invest for impact, and the hope to see social investment prioritised ahead of the budget. In an open letter seen by City AM, six foreign investors labelled the UK a leader in science and innovation, highlighting “the virtues [...]
Why investors are switching from bullion bars to coins amid Budget capital gains tax fears October 17, 2024 The sale of bullion bars has suffered a sharp drop amid fears Chancellor Rachel Reeves could hike capital gains tax in the Budget later this month. The Royal Mint has revealed sales of bullion bars, which are subject to capital gains tax, fell by 11 per cent year on year in the three months to [...]
Man Group outflows jump after large client pulls funds October 17, 2024 Man Group was hit by $5.5bn (£4.2bn) in outflows during the three months to September, driven by a single client redeeming its money.
Wall Street lenders beat earnings estimates as investment banks rebound October 16, 2024 Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America and Citigroup all surpassed analysts' estimates for their third-quarter earnings, helped by renewed strength in their investment banks.
Bellevue Healthcare hit by ‘surprise’ shareholder exodus October 15, 2024 The £670m Bellevue Healthcare trust has been plunged into turmoil today after more than a third of its shareholders said they wanted to pull their cash from the fund. As the fund launched its annual redemption scheme, which allows investors to cash out for the price of the trust’s underlying assets, some 36 per cent [...]
Fundsmith Equity plummets down most bought list as passives dominate October 15, 2024 Fundsmith Equity, the largest investment fund in the UK, fell 12 places down Interactive Investor’s most bought list in the third quarter of 2024, as passives cemented their majority on the list. The £23.8bn fund, run by star fund manager Terry Smith, fell from eighth on the list to 20th, the biggest movement of any [...]
Investment Summit: Industrial strategy is ‘not picking winners’, Starmer insists October 14, 2024 The UK is “not in the business of picking winners” but is focused on “building on our strengths”, Sir Keir Starmer has said, as he unveiled the government’s industrial strategy at its flagship investment summit in London. The Prime Minister told the conference in the City of London today that the government’s focus was on [...]
Bosses at world’s biggest banks: Britain is ‘ready for investment’ October 14, 2024 Bosses at five of the world’s biggest banks, along with a host of insurers, private equity firms and tech giants, have backed a push to invest in the UK ahead of the government’s flagship investment summit today. More than a dozen executives signed a letter stating that they were optimistic about the future of the [...]
Polar Capital shakes off August’s market meltdown October 10, 2024 Polar Capital has reported an uptick in assets under management after the specialist fund manager shook off a hit from August's market meltdown.