First Plus Expands Relationship with SS&C to Support Cross-Border Operations in APAC August 3, 2026 SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSNC) today announced that First Plus Asset Management (FPAM), a multi-asset investment management firm, has selected SS&C to provide cross-border operations support across Asia. SS&C will service First Plus across the full investment lifecycle, delivering a scalable, integrated solution supporting transfer agency, order management and execution and investment accounting. FPAM [...]
FCA crypto crackdown will ‘wipe out’ bad actors, says Coinbase boss August 1, 2026 The financial watchdog’s clampdown on digital assets will remove bad actors and attract more customers, The UK boss of one of the world’s largest crypto platforms has said. Keith Grose, UK chief executive of Coinbase, said the rules outlined by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) earlier this month will “wipe out” firms who do not [...]
FIA Completes ‘Deal of the Century’ for FIA World and European Rally Championships July 31, 2026 Following FIA approval, Cosmobilis, a French automotive technology platform and Park Square Capital, a leading private credit investor, have acquired WRC Promoter GmbH. The landmark new deal will drive never before seen levels of investment into rally, transforming the sport, its governance, and the financial strength of the FIA. The new agreement will expand the global audience, enhance fan experience, and create new growth opportunities across both championships. FIA branding will be significantly increased across worldwide events and broadcasts. A new FIA Growth Fund will be established to support global rally development initiatives.
Healey announces early Budget July 31, 2026 John Healey has confirmed he will deliver his first Budget on 28 October as he pledged to “shift power and money out of Westminster”. The Chancellor said on Friday that his first fiscal statement would “back Britain’s communities” setting the stage for a Budget that economists have predicted will be the country’s third in a [...]
Can a team of retail veterans solve Argos’ catalogue of woes? July 31, 2026 The death of the Argos catalogue in 2021 after nearly half a century prompted a period of mourning for many in Britain – including the retailer’s new owner. “I used to sit around the kitchen table putting green shield stamps into books,” Richard Pennycook said on Friday, referring to the original iteration of the catalogue. [...]
Boozy lunches still on the menu: Law firms bankroll juniors to schmooze clients in the City July 31, 2026 The long lunch, a cornerstone for corporate workers wooing clients in the City, has been considered to be on the decline with the rise of hybrid working, stretched budgets, and a new cohort of young professionals opting for alcohol-free options. But at law firms, this tradition is not off the menu; instead, it is being [...]
Britain needs a Marshall Plan for civic life July 31, 2026 The “Marshall Plan for Civic Life” proposes a multi-billion pound, multi-year investment fund, supported by a collaborative effort between citizens, the state, philanthropy, and the private sector, say Polly Curtis and James Plunkett Andy Burnham needs to find money for defence. He needs to find money for social care. He needs to find money for [...]
AngloGold Ashanti Q2 30 June 2026 Earnings Release and Dividend Declaration July 31, 2026 Q2 2026 EBITDA*(5) +46% to $2.0bn • Q2 2026 free cash flow* +36% to $727m • YTD free cash flow* $1.9bn • Q2 2026 interim dividend of $364m, or 72 cps • Proposed $2.0bn share repurchase programme approved • Net cash*(5) of $991m after debt buyback
Fifa want to sell the family silver but should World Rugby do the same? July 31, 2026 Selling stakes in commercial entities is like selling the family silver. So should World Rugby copy Fifa? Selling stakes in commercial entities – much like Fifa announced it wanted to do with the World Cup – is like selling the family silver. Global tournaments are pillars of sports with revenues and reach that soar during [...]
Dream Accelerates Growth of Asset Management Platform With Acquisition of Chancerygate, a Leading U.K.-Based Industrial Asset Manager and Developer July 30, 2026 Combined platform is one of Europe’s leaders in urban industrial with over 80 professionals and 27 million square feet of GLA managed or under development across nine countries.