By: Maisie Grice

Investment Reporter Maisie Grice is City AM’s investment reporter. She completed the Financial Time’s newsroom apprenticeship, working on specialist magazine Investors’ Chronicle and the UK news desk before joining FT Money as a personal finance reporter. She also worked as a regional news reporter at the Manchester Evening News, covering live events, crime and local politics.

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Royal London reports assets under management hitting record high

March 6, 2026

Asset management giant Royal London reported assets under management reaching record highs in its latest annual results, boosted by buoyant equities market movements and a key acquisition. Assets under management (AUM) jumped to a record £199bn, up from £173bn the prior year, thanks chiefly to its recent acquisition Dalmore Capital, which brought in £6bn, and [...]
Primark appoints Eoin Tonge as chief executive

March 5, 2026

Fast fashion juggernaut Primark has appointed a new chief executive, as the company looks to tighten its product offerings and bolster marketing firepower. Primark owner Associated British Foods (ABF) appointed Eoin Tonge permanent chief executive on Thursday, cementing him in the top job following his tenure as interim chief. Tonge has served as a director [...]
FTSE 100 Live: Airline shares fall after Wizz Air profit warning; Primark new boss

March 5, 2026

Good morning and welcome back to the City AM liveblog. Global markets returned to a touch of stability on Wednesday as energy prices retreated as investors awaited the latest on the events in the Middle East. The FTSE 100 ended the day 0.8 per cent higher at 10,567.65p – still far below it’s level at [...]
Cambridge grads launch trading exchange to take on established industry

March 5, 2026

As more retail investors look to allocate capital in private assets a new exchange has entered the fray, looking to provide a substitute to traditional financial markets. Global trading exchange start-up QFEX, founded by two Cambridge maths graduates, launched on Wednesday, aiming to bring high leverage, 24/7 trading of assets to investors. The exchange, valued [...]
Quilter sees net inflows rise as more clients look to access financial advice

March 4, 2026

Wealth management firm Quilter reported record net inflows and lifted its dividend, amid clients increasingly seeking financial advice. Assets under management and administration (AUMA) jumped 18 per cent to £141.2bn from £119.4bn the prior year. The hike was driven by an 83 per cent rise in net inflows to £8.7bn, coupled with a positive contribution [...]
FTSE 100 Live: Stocks inch back up; UK faces energy bills warning

March 4, 2026

Good morning and welcome back to the City AM liveblog. Yesterday, Rachel Reeves delivered her Spring Statement. The Chancellor wheeled out new forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility that cut growth for 2026 but – albeit modestly – upgraded it for the years to come. But forecasts were quickly labelled out of date by [...]
Fresnillo shares slide as shining profit fails to offset fears in production

March 3, 2026

Mining company Fresnillo saw its share price sink in morning trading, as lowered guidance took the shine off soaring profits. The group’s share price fell 5.1 per cent to 3,910 pence, bringing its staggering 419.3 per cent year-long rally to a halt, as investors became wary of a drop in production. The Mexico-based group reported [...]
Aberdeen shares slide as outflows widen

March 3, 2026

Aberdeen shares slid as its Interactive Investor performance failed to offset persistent outflows elsewhere. The firm’s share price fell 7.3 per cent to 204p in early morning trading, as persistent outflows from its Adviser business dampened overall investor sentiment. Total assets under management and administration (AUMA) grew nine per cent to £556bn from £511.4bn, off [...]
Female entrepreneurs favour human connection as many see isolation a challenge

February 27, 2026

Female founders and entrepreneurs have highlighted human connection as critical in building their business, as many still feel the challenge of isolation and loneliness. Nearly 80 per cent of female entrepreneurs identified human connection as significant to their livelihood, a new study from Female Founders Rise has found. Respondents highlighted the significant need for community [...]
Top Barclays executive to take the helm at UK banking watchdog

February 27, 2026

A senior Barclays executive and former Treasury official has been appointed as the chief supervisor for British banks and insurers, reinforcing the government’s drive to ease regulations brought in after the 2008 financial crisis. Katharine Braddick, head of strategic policy at Barclays and senior adviser to the chief executive, will succeed Sam Woods as the [...]

Fritz accuses US Open supplier Wilson of misleading players

Fritz accuses US Open supplier Wilson of misleading players

London hotels call on GLA to halt overnight visitor levy plans

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