Prime London house prices languish at decade low as wealthy turn to renting March 19, 2024 Prime property prices in the capital have remained at 2014 levels, according to new data, while the market's rental segment sees a boost.
Robinhood launches to UK customers March 19, 2024 Robinhood, the trading and investing app made infamous by the Gamestop saga, has launched in the UK today, after two failed attempts. This is the first step outside the US for the firm, after it shot to global infamy in 2021 as the central player in the so-called meme stock frenzy. The brand tried to [...]
How to boost business with a pen stroke? Reform international banking fees March 19, 2024 International payments regulation isn't a sexy topic, but reform could be a major boost for small businesses, writes Steph McGovern.
Nationwide’s Virgin Money bid heralds new era for mutuals’ challenge to big banks March 18, 2024 Nationwide, the world's largest building society, is gearing up for the UK's biggest banking tie-up since the financial crisis as it looks to finalise a £2.9bn takeover deal for high street rival Virgin Money in the coming weeks.
Martin Gilbert: Industry must cut failing funds March 18, 2024 Martin Gilbert said the firm saw a clear route into emerging markets "through both acquisition and organic growth."
Legal and General mulls multi-million pound sale of housing arm Cala March 18, 2024 Legal and General is drawing up plans to sell Cala Group, one of the UK’s biggest house building groups, which it has owned for the past six years.
Naked Wines: Shares slump as refinancing rumours give investors jitters March 18, 2024 Shares in Naked Wines slumped close to seven per cent today as reports about a refinancing deal with debt advisers appeared to give investors jitters.
Martin Gilbert’s Assetco endures ‘exceptionally difficult’ year but signs things are ‘picking up’ March 18, 2024 Chair Martin Gilbert noted the cost savings programme has required the firm to take "significant write-downs", which have impacted results for the year.
Currys shrugs off lack of takeover offer by raising profit forecast for the year March 18, 2024 Tech retailer Currys has officially ended its period for considering takeover bids without securing any offers.
City bosses expect strong second quarter while cutting costs amid economic pressure March 18, 2024 Financial services bosses are confident on their second-quarter results, according to a survey of more than 150 senior executives, despite the squeeze from inflationary pressures and higher borrowing costs forcing them to cut costs.