On this day: The collapse of Barings Bank February 26, 2026 On 26 February 1995, 31 years ago today, Baring Bank, one of the City’s most venerable institutions, was declared insolvent after a massive fraud by one of its employees, Nick Leeson, recalls Eliot Wilson In the 1990s, following the wake of Big Bang and the influx of brash but wealthy, “Greed is good, greed is [...]
ViiV Healthcare presents pipeline data for two investigational HIV treatment therapies with potential for twice-yearly dosing February 25, 2026 VH184, the first, third‑generation integrase inhibitor in development shows potential for up to twice-yearly dosing intervals Additional in-vitro data on VH184 demonstrate improved potency and an enhanced resistance profile versus bictegravir VH499 demonstrates good tolerability, supporting twice-yearly dosing intervals
IGI Declares Extraordinary Cash Dividend February 25, 2026 International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. (“IGI” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: IGIC) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared an extraordinary cash dividend of $1.15 per common share. The extraordinary dividend is payable on April 6, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 18, 2026. About IGI: IGI is [...]
John Lewis blames high costs as it axes build-to-rent venture February 25, 2026 Retail giant John Lewis is to withdraw from its build-to-rent business in a shock U-turn on its diversification plans, after bemoaning high interest rates and a downturn in the London property market. John Lewis Partnership (JLP), which also owns Waitrose, took on management of around 1,000 homes in Bromley, West Ealing and Reading as part [...]
Household energy prices to fall by 7 per cent from April 1 February 25, 2026 The price most households pay for energy will fall by 7 per cent from April 1, driven by the Government’s promised £150 cut to the average bill, Ofgem said. The regulator’s price cap will drop from the current £1,758 to £1,641 – a reduction of around £10 a month for the average household using both [...]
Bureau Veritas: Sector-Leading Organic Revenue Growth of 6.5% in FY 2025 February 25, 2026 Strong margin improvement to 16.3% in FY 2025 Positive growth outlook with continued margin expansion in 2026 New EUR 200 million share buyback
Reeves urged to cut bank tax as UK competitiveness lags February 25, 2026 Rachel Reeves is facing renewed calls to cut tax on the banking sector after new bombshell research laid bare the competitive disadvantage UK lenders are battling against. The Chancellor spared banks from a highly-anticipated fresh tax raid in the Autumn Budget but a new report – penned by the Association for Financial Markets (AFME) and [...]
Luxfer Delivers Strong Full-Year 2025 Profitability and Cash Generation February 24, 2026 Portfolio focus and favorable mix drive sustained profitability, enhanced adjusted earnings growth and strong cash flow generation Fourth Quarter 2025 Highlights* Net Sales declined 12.3% to $90.7 million from $103.4 million, while Adjusted Net Sales1 declined 5.5% Net Income of $0.1 million, compared to $3.3 million, and $0.12 per diluted share, with Adjusted Diluted EPS1 of $0.28 down 3.4% from $0.29 Adjusted EBITDA1 of $13.0 million, declined 5.8% Continued execution of previously announced operational excellence initiatives, including the Riverside and Powders Saxonburg centers of excellence, expected to drive improved efficiency and generate approximately $6 million of long-term annual savings Full Year 2025 Highlights* Net Sales declined 1.9% to $384.6 million from $391.9 million, while Adjusted Net Sales1 increased 2.5% Net Income of $13.1 million, or $0.48 per diluted share, compared to $18.3 million and $0.68 per diluted share, with Adjusted Diluted EPS1 of $1.11, up 12.1% from $0.99 Adjusted EBITDA1 of $51.9 million, up 4.2% Delivered strong free cash flow of $26.2 million, reducing net debt to $31.1 million Enhanced portfolio quality and strategic focus following completion of the Graphic Arts sale * Comparative information is relative to prior-year fourth quarter and full year; results exclude discontinued operations 1 Note: Adjusted results exclude Graphic Arts and 2024 legal fee recoveries
IGI Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Unaudited Financial Results and Declares Ordinary Common Share Dividend February 24, 2026 International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. (“IGI” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: IGIC) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2025. Highlights for the fourth quarter and full year 2025 include: (in millions of U.S. Dollars, except percentages and per share information) Quarter Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31, 2025 [...]
Retail investors become largest UK investment owners as wealth managers look elsewhere February 24, 2026 Retail investors solidified their place as the largest group of investment trust owners last year, as wealth managers and institutional investors decreased their holdings. As of 2025, retail investors hold a combined £50.5bn, equivalent to a 37 per cent stake, according to the latest state of the nation report from Warhorse Partners. This was up [...]