Schroders profits slide in ‘one of the most challenging years of recent times’ February 29, 2024 Schroders reported a rebound in assets under management but a slide in profits today as it weathered “one of the most challenging years” for money managers “in recent times”.
Profit falls at Yorkshire Building Society but lender has record demand for savings products February 29, 2024 A number of lenders have been the beneficiaries of poor savings rates on offer at the high street banks and Yorkshire Building Society reported that a record 693,000 savings accounts were opened last year, up from 537,000 in 2022.
Ed Warner: Sci-fi sport is coming, are you ready to watch? I’m not February 29, 2024 Our sport business columnist takes on some of the week's big talking points.
UK economy: Business confidence remains high with firms set to increase headcount February 29, 2024 Despite falling into a shallow recession in the second half of last year, business surveys have pointed to an upturn at the beginning of the year.
Dyson powers up tech investment after hitting record global sales February 29, 2024 Dyson is now gearing up for its biggest line of product launches to date after hitting record global revenues of £7.1bn in 2023.
Skipton chief: It’s ‘dangerous’ to wait for the government to help build more houses February 29, 2024 Skipton chief Stuart Haire tells City A.M. how he plans to make the country sit up and take note of the building society.
House sales on the rise despite steady uptick in mortgage rates February 29, 2024 House sales continued to tick upwards in February, as market confidence appears to be unshaken by lenders increasing their mortgage deals.
The real reason Rishi Sunak spends £3,500 on Facebook ads February 29, 2024 In a little noticed coup, the Conservatives quietly raised the campaign spending limit by a whopping 80 per cent - money that is bound to be funnelled into online ad campaigns, writes Lucy Kenningham
UK must embrace open finance to be a global fintech leader and boost IPOs, industry chief says February 29, 2024 Open finance is key to making the UK a global leader in fintech and unlocking more public listings, the boss of a government-backed industry hub has told City A.M., as the sector struggles to lure investors.
FTSE 100 close: London markets move higher after boost from US inflation figures February 29, 2024 London markets moved higher on a busy morning of corporate results, with shares in Ocado and Haleon both rising significantly.