How did Hipgnosis go so off-key this year? December 19, 2023 The UK’s largest listed investor in music catalogues and royalties has just delayed its half-year results, claiming an independent valuation is far higher than recent proposed sales have suggested.
Polar Capital: Tech stocks remain attractive despite high valuations and market headwinds December 12, 2023 Polar Capital Technology, the tech-focused investment trust, said today that it believes global tech stocks remain attractive despite their recent performance
Premier Milton blames ‘weakening’ UK investment sector for plunge in profits December 5, 2023 Asset manager Premier Milton's profits fell by more than a third in the year ending 30 September as the Square Mile suffers from a drop-off in dealmaking.
‘I fear for my disabled wife’: How Woodford investors have been impacted December 4, 2023 The fallout from former stock picker Neil Woodford’s collapsed investment fund has shaken the investment world and triggered an almighty spat between investor groups and the regulator.
Use strength in services to break UK’s low growth trap, think tank urges December 4, 2023 The UK needs to capitalise on its position as a "services superpower" to help break its "toxic combination" of low growth and high inequality, a top think tank has warned.
UK fund manager: ‘Gloomy’ London isn’t interested in growth stocks anymore December 1, 2023 Baillie Gifford's funds, which focus on growth, have struggled over the past two years due to high rates and the market environment.
London’s firms are still being held back by the EU – and ourselves November 30, 2023 The EU is seeking to meddle in the affairs of businesses - from dictating what charging point phones must have, to rushing to impose stifling regulations on AI.
Boost for Britain as businesses commit to invest £30bn in UK November 27, 2023 Some of the world’s biggest businesses have committed to invest a total of nearly £30bn in Britain, the government has announced ahead of a major investment summit taking place today.
COP28: Global climate investment must hit £3.5 trillion during ‘decisive decade’ November 26, 2023 Global climate investment needs to rise to $3.6tn by 2026, Allianz Trade has said, ahead of the COP28 environmental summit this week.
Relief as UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt extends VCT and EIS sunset clauses November 22, 2023 Chancellor Jeremy Hunt confirmed that the Venture Capital Trusts and Enterprise Investment Scheme sunset clauses would be extended to 2035 as part of today’s Autumn Statement.