Even football heartbreak can’t harm the City’s friendship with Europe July 15, 2024 England may have beaten the Netherlands in the Euros, but our two nations will always be close friends off the pitch, says Michael Mainelli As England and the Netherlands went toe-to-toe, or, more accurately, boot-to-boot, in Dortmund last Wednesday evening, I had just returned from a far more congenial four-day trip to Amsterdam and The [...]
Is your Rolex watch real? One in ten aren’t July 13, 2024 Technological developments have encouraged a boom in high-end counterfeiting, with CNC machines like 3D printers helping to make fakes harder to spot.
Non-doms are paying record taxes, but Labour will shove them out the door July 12, 2024 The wealthiest non-doms are packing their bags and taking their outsize contributions to the exchequer with them, and that’s just the start of the exodus of the wealthy that will occur if Labour implements its plans, says David Lesperance “London is nice… but it’s not that nice!” These were the words of one of my [...]
UK banking complaints hit 10-year high amid surge in third-party claims July 12, 2024 Official UK banking complaints have hit their highest level in a decade, partly driven by claims management companies that the financial ombudsman is trying to clamp down on.
Schroders chief: FCA must not ‘muddle’ consumer powers with City competitiveness July 11, 2024 The boss of Schroders has called on the Financial Conduct Authority to more clearly separate its consumer protection powers from its duty to enhance the competitiveness of the City, as he issued a rallying cry to end “safetyism” in financial regulation.
Polar Capital: Emerging markets and Asian Stars teams help assets rise July 11, 2024 Polar Capital enjoyed an uptick in assets under management last quarter as the specialist fund manager was boosted by rising interest in funds managed by its emerging markets and Asian Stars teams.
Direct Line is now on price comparison sites – what does this signify? July 11, 2024 Direct Line was one of the last big insurers to resist the lure of price comparison websites. Until now.
FTX executives face sentencing as crypto saga unfolds July 11, 2024 The sentencing of former FTX executives, Nishad Singh and Gary Wang, is scheduled for this fall.
Direct Line to put flagship brand on price comparison sites for the first time July 10, 2024 Direct Line will list its signature brand on price comparison sites for the first time in its history, having held off doing so for years.
Reeves under pressure to shift the dial on pension investment July 10, 2024 Rachel Reeves and Labour will be tasked with driving through the so-called Mansion House compact and unlocking pension cash.