Brits’ retirement hopes wane as financial pressures grow October 7, 2025 Brits’ retirement dreams are moving further out of reach, as mounting financial pressures leave more people expecting to work for longer in order to live comfortably in their later years. According to the latest survey from pensions provider Standard Life, most UK adults predict they will now be working until they are 67, rising from 66 [...]
Reeves and Goldman chief to pitch London to IPO candidates October 5, 2025 Chancellor Rachel Reeves will pitch to London Stock Exchange flotation candidates alongside one of the City’s top bankers, in her bid to revive interest in the struggling UK market. First reported by Sky News, Reeves and Lucy Rugby, the newly appointed City minister, will host a group of company bosses on Monday to discuss “the [...]
IPO woes: Can LED face masks and tinned tuna IPOs revitalise London? October 4, 2025 The City heaved a sigh of relief on Friday morning, as two companies ploughed ahead with their plans to list on the London market, signalling that an IPO drought that has long plagued the London bourse may soon come to an end. The Beauty Tech Group announced the successful pricing of its initial public offering [...]
Retail investors put increasing trust in AI to build their portfolio October 2, 2025 UK retail investors are putting increasing amounts of trust in AI tools to build their investment portfolio, believing it is able to make more informed decisions. According to the latest report from investment platform eToro, the number of investors using AI tools has increased by 45 per cent over the last year. Of the investors [...]
Investment platform Freetrade looks to shake up the mutual funds market October 2, 2025 Investment platform Freetrade has expanded its fund range, marking the first serious push by a UK neobroker into the mutual funds market, City AM can reveal. The platform is adding over 300 funds initially to its platform, offering choices across strategies and asset classes for UK retail investors, with more set to follow shortly. It [...]
IG becomes first UK-listed broker to be granted a crypto licence October 1, 2025 Investment platform IG, has been granted a crypto asset licence by the UK’s financial watchdog enabling it to expand its services and cement its position as a multi-asset trading platform. The decision makes IG the first UK-listed broker to join the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) crypto asset register, marking a significant milestone for the rapidly [...]
Brits over £200 worse off as cost of living crisis continues September 30, 2025 Brits have found themselves over £200 worse off each month compared to last year, as they continue to suffer the consequences of the cost of living crisis. According to the latest report from specialist bank Shawbrook, the average UK adult is suffering a deficit of £224 each month. Nearly 40 per cent of people confirmed [...]
Ruffer co-founder retires after 30 years at investment firm September 30, 2025 Jonathan Ruffer, co-founder of the Ruffer investment firm, will step down as chair at the end of the year, after more than three decades at the London-based business. Henry Maxey, Ruffer’s co-chief investment officer, will become chair from the start of next year, in addition to his other position. The firm, which manages £19bn of [...]
We need more retail investors to get Britain growing, Rachel Reeves told September 29, 2025 Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been told to introduce measures in the Autumn Budget which will encourage more people in the UK to become retail investors. Speaking on an up-coming episode of City AM‘s Boardroom Uncovered show, ClearScore CEO Justin Basini said that more people needed to be persuaded to start investing as a key way [...]
Winners of Investec’s Beyond Business programme awarded £100k funding September 29, 2025 Leading financial services provider, Investec, has announced the winners of its 2025 Beyond Business programme. The programme attracted a record number 148 entrepreneurs from across East London, who were whittled down to a short list of 11 finalists, before the four winners were selected by a Dragons’ Den style panel, led by chief executive Ruth [...]