Top Australian firms pledge £28.5bn injection into UK economy March 31, 2022 A group of top Australian firms have commited to inject £28.5bn into the UK economy today across projects spanning renewable energy, infrastructure and urban regeneration.
Investors pile into bets against Cineworld as it tops list of most shorted stocks March 31, 2022 Investors have piled into bets against UK cinema firm Cineworld to make it the UK’s most shorted company, new data has revealed.
Government explores ways to unlock wave of pension investment March 30, 2022 The government is exploring ways to unleash a wave of investment from pension funds into private assets, as it opens an industry consultation today designed to slash red tape.
Chipmaker Arm looks to transfer shares in China division to accelerate IPO plans March 30, 2022 British chipmaker Arm is preparing to transfer shares in its China division to a special purpose vehicle set up by its owner Softbank, as it looks to accelerate its move onto the public markets.
Polymetal reports boost in Russian demand for gold as sanctions hamper exports March 30, 2022 Russian gold miner Polymetal said it remains resilient to the impact of sanctions today after a boost in demand from Russians looking to store their cash in the traditional safe haven asset.
OakNorth boosts profits by 70 per cent after lending surge March 30, 2022 Digital lender OakNorth boosted its profits by more than 70 per cent last year as an economic rebound from the pandemic led to a surge in business lending.
Publisher Bloomsbury set to beat profits guidance after global bestseller March 30, 2022 Publishing group Bloomsbury said it was set to sail past profits and revenues expectations this morning as it felt the lift of a number of new fiction titles and a positive acquisition strategy.
Exclusive: Activist shareholders push for ‘hybrid’ AGMs over fears firms are stifling debate March 30, 2022 A shareholder activist group is pushing FTSE 100 bosses to hold ‘hybrid’ shareholder meetings over fears that firms are stifling investor debate by holding meetings in person.
Exclusive: Younger users shun banks over weak sustainability performance March 30, 2022 Young people are shunning banks with weak environmental credentials as demand for sustainability in financial services swells, new data has revealed.
Exclusive: Property tech firm Deepki gets €150m backing as it eyes international push March 30, 2022 Real estate software firm Deepki has bagged a $150m funding injection today as it looks to rollout its property data intelligence software to firms across Europe.
