Fund flows show sign of rebound after March exodus May 5, 2022 Fund flows showed signs of recovery in April after outflows surged for a third consecutive month in March in the face of tightening monetary policy and war in Ukraine.
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.
Sales boost for Next as shoppers take back to the high street May 5, 2022 High street giant Next saw a boost in sales in the first quarter of the year it continues to feel the lift of stores reopening after covid lockdowns.
BAE braced for demand boost in wake of war in Ukraine May 5, 2022 Defence giant BAE Systems said today it is expecting a surge in demand for its defence systems as Western nations ramp up spending in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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.
