KBRA Assigns Preliminary Ratings to Merrion Square Residential 2026-1 DAC October 7, 2026 KBRA Europe (KBRA) assigns preliminary ratings to seven classes of notes to be issued by Merrion Square Residential 2026-1 DAC, a static RMBS securitisation collateralised by predominantly first lien, reperforming mortgage loans. As of 30 June 2026, the underlying collateral comprises a €635.2 million portfolio of secured mortgage loans. These mortgages are largely secured by [...]
Badenoch vows to end inheritance tax on family homes October 7, 2026 Kemi Badenoch has announced that the Tories will scrap inheritance taxes on family homes if the party is elected. In her main address to party members at the Conservatives’ conference, she said the Conservatives would restore “common sense” as political leaders enter a “battle for the soul of this nation”. The new pledge on inheritance [...]
Hargreaves Lansdown warns Healey: Don’t ‘penalise investors’ with capital gains hike October 7, 2026 A leading investment platform is urging chancellor John Healey to not “penalise investors” at the upcoming Budget, as Brits brace for potential tax hikes. Anna Macdonald, investment strategy director at Hargreaves Lansdown, said fresh upheaval to the tax system could discourage investment in the UK at a time when economic growth is needed. In particular, [...]
Yapı Kredi Kripto Selects Integral to Power Digital Asset Trading Services in Türkiye October 7, 2026 Integral's institutional-grade digital asset trading technology will support Yapı Kredi Kripto's regulated cryptocurrency offering as Türkiye's new digital asset framework comes into effect.
House prices fall faster in London as property market stays ‘subdued’ October 7, 2026 House prices in London fell at a faster rate last month, as homeowners in the capital continue to bear the brunt of the property market slowdown caused by the Iran war. The average house price in London fell by 2.2 per cent to £531,548 in the year to September, according to the Lloyds house price [...]
Lobbying giants weighed deal for Mandelson’s Global Counsel October 7, 2026 Two of London’s top advisory firms considered buying Global Counsel out of administration after the lobbying shop founded by Peter Mandelson collapsed amid revelations over its ties with Jeffrey Epstein. FGS Global and Flint Global were among several major consultancies presented with an offer to acquire Mandelson’s failed boutique by administrators, two people familiar with [...]
Cut stamp duty to reap £4bn windfall, Berkeley urges Healey October 6, 2026 One of Britain’s biggest housebuilders has urged John Healey to slash stamp duty on newly built homes, in a move which it says would hand the Treasury a £4.2bn windfall. In its Budget submission, London-listed Berkeley Group told the Chancellor that urgent action was needed to prevent the housing market from “sliding over an economic [...]
Arm Announces Earnings Release Date for Second Quarter Fiscal Year Ending 2027 October 5, 2026 Arm Holdings plc (NASDAQ: ARM) will report financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2027 on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, after market close. The company will host a conference call via audio webcast at 14:00 Pacific Time (17:00 Eastern Time / 22:00 Greenwich Mean Time) to review its financial results and business outlook. [...]
What’s on in October October 2, 2026 October brings a picturesque transition to London, with golden leaves across the parks, cooler weather, and fewer crowds, the city begins to feel cosy. Whether you’re heading out for Halloween night or attending the Central London Alliance Summit, there’s no shortage of things to do this month. Between family-friendly activities, West End theatre shows, and [...]
EDW Presents 2026 Data Quality Award to Repeat Winner Domivest October 2, 2026 European DataWarehouse (EDW) presented its fifth annual Data Quality Award at the 2026 TSI Congress in Berlin. This year, EDW’s Best Data Quality – Deal of the Year (2026) award was presented to Domivest B.V. for its transaction Domi 2023-1 B.V., recognising the firm’s outstanding commitment to accurate, complete, and consistent reporting. The award is [...]