Mark Kleinman: Is £300bn Shell merger Total summer speculation? August 1, 2024 In this week's column, Mark Kleinman tackles the Shell merger, Cineworld closure and Dan Wagner's Rezolve AI.
One year on, is the consumer duty helping or hindering the City? July 31, 2024 Today, the consumer duty’s final deadline comes into force. The set of regulations implemented by the Financial Conduct Authority a year ago has finally been set in stone for so-called closed products, with all financial services companies now forced to "put their customers' needs first.
WPP: Ad giant names former BT boss Jansen as new chair to navigate AI challenges July 30, 2024 Advertising giant WPP has appointed the former BT boss Philip Jansen as its new chair after a long search for a steady hand to help it navigate a difficult time. The rise of AI has caused upheaval within the industry, as it must adjust to a new set of tools which can replace many of [...]
Stolen Time: St Lucia’s luxurious wellness retreat July 30, 2024 Stolen Time in St Lucia isn’t just a getaway; it’s a chance to hit a pause on life and focus on serious self-care.
Pearson boss forecasts ‘rapid advances’ in AI as profit holds July 29, 2024 In a statement, Pearson said its outlook for profit, sales and tax remained in "in line" with market expectations.
Meet the fund managers: In defence of private equity July 29, 2024 In this weekly series, investment reporter Elliot Gulliver-Needham sits down with a fund manager for a Q&A. This week, we’re hearing from Helen Steers, co-lead manager of private equity trust Pantheon International PLC (PIP)
Rothschild-backed private equity fund racks up £225m in funding July 29, 2024 An Edmond de Rothschild-backed fund run by Kennet has raised 266 million euros (£225m) to invest in software-as-a-service (SaaS) companies.
FTSE 100 bounces back into green after tech sell-off July 26, 2024 FTSE 100 stocks have taken a dive this morning after a set of poor earnings reports and American markets suffering their worst day in two years.
Everyman: Media group sees revenue growth despite actors’ strike as more Brits head to luxury cinema July 25, 2024 Everyman Media reported impressive growth in the first half of the year - despite fewer offerings due to the actors' strike - with customers still happy to splash out on the premium cinema.
Relx: Data firm reports £1.5bn profit thanks to AI boost July 25, 2024 Data and analytics group Relx continued to push up revenue as profit reached over £1.5bn thanks to demand for analytics underpinned by AI.