Big banks shun demand for SME lending as larger firms prioritised May 29, 2024 Big banks are set to withdraw even further from funding small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) this year, data shared exclusively with City A.M. suggests, as high street lenders face criticism for prioritising larger firms.
AIM has not issued any fines since 2021. Why is that? May 29, 2024 The London Stock Exchange’s AIM market has not issued any public fines since November 2021, according to the latest available figures, raising questions about its supervision of the junior exchange.
Oaknorth: London looking ‘less attractive’ than peers as listing destination May 29, 2024 The boss of Oaknorth has said London’s public markets are looking “less attractive” than their international peers in a signal of the bank's thinking as it plans for a potential IPO.
What impact will the general election have on the UK housing market? May 29, 2024 The UK’s housing market could be set for a strong summer following the upcoming general election, as the market appears to be undeterred by the race to crown the new prime minister.
General election 2024: Will the polls narrow? May 29, 2024 Polls often narrow as the date of an election draws near. If the gap shrinks this time round, will it mean Labour won't be able to secure the thumping majority it desires? Jessica Frank-Keyes takes a closer look
FTSE 100 today: London markets set to open lower amid US rate cut and domestic political uncertainty May 29, 2024 Asian markets fell on inflation fears, IMF raised China's growth forecast. Investors await Fed speeches, Beige Book, Friday's PCE index.
IMF raises China growth forecast to five per cent, in line with government targets May 29, 2024 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) revised China's economic growth forecast upwards to 5%.
Election 2024: Starmer defends ‘fantastic’ business endorsements against criticisms May 28, 2024 Keir Starmer has defended his “fantastic” list of business endorsements against criticisms that it lacks FTSE 100 CEOs and appears to endorse fire and rehire.
MI5 warns of threats from Russia and China in general election May 28, 2024 MPs have warned of possible foreign interference from China, Russia, North Korea and Iran during the upcoming general election.
Will BHP seal the deal on Anglo American takeover? May 28, 2024 Investors have reined in their bets on a BHP takeover of Anglo American as an extended deadline on the deal draws near.