UK Financial News

09.10 / 07:57

UK equities Metro Bank 'New chapter' as Metro Bank secures financing package

Metro Bank CEO Daneil Frumkin has purchased up to £2m of the equity raise, while CFO James Hopkinson adds up to £60,000.

06.10 / 08:21

HSBC UK companies Financial Services Treasury Sky News NatWest HM Treasury Metro Bank Metro Bank under BoE and Treasury scrutiny as it sounds out potential mortgage book sale - reports

This would add to the potential equity and debt raising that is being targeted by the bank in order to refinance a £350m MREL debt due next year.

06.10 / 08:21

Amazon Microsoft Google UK companies Amazon and Microsoft supremacy in UK cloud market faces probe by competition watchdog

Market leaders Amazon and Microsoft had a combined market share of 70-80% in 2022.

06.10 / 08:21

markets inflation UK bonds ESG equities Global market volatility Calastone: Fixed income funds suffer from market volatility as investors pull £130m

Equity funds were hit by a fifth consecutive month of outflows, with £206m pulled in September.

05.10 / 14:13

Bank of England UK companies financial conduct authority Sky News Metro Bank Metro Bank urgent fundraise plans spark sharp sell-off

The bank said it continues to consider «how to best enhance its capital resources, with particular regard to the £350m senior non-preferred notes due in October 2025.

05.10 / 14:13

markets inflation UK bonds ESG equities Global market volatility Calastone: Fixed income funds suffer from market volatility as investors pull £128m

Equity funds were hit by a fifth consecutive month of outflows, with £206m pulled in September.

05.10 / 14:13

UK fixed income Global high yield T. Rowe Price T. Rowe Price's Ritu Vohora: Rethinking fixed income

Ritu Vohora of T. Rowe Price

05.10 / 13:27

Bank of England UK companies financial conduct authority Sky News Metro Bank Regulators summon Metro Bank chiefs amid sell-off sparked by urgent capital raise - reports

The bank said it continues to consider «how to best enhance its capital resources, with particular regard to the £350m senior non-preferred notes due in October 2025.

05.10 / 07:35

economics UK Service sector activity better than expected but weakest since January

The figure was a significant upgrade from the earlier 'flash' estimate of 47.2 and beat analysts’ expectations.

05.10 / 07:35

economics European Union inflation Bank of England UK BoE's Andrew Bailey: Brexit has 'created opportunities' despite short-term negative impact - reports

Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey (pictured) credit: Bank of England

04.10 / 17:11

Crime Europe DApp UK Bitcoin TradFi Today in Crypto: Yield Protocol Shutting Down, Wirex Reveals App Chain Connecting DeFi & TradFi, Montréal Exchange Announces BTC Futures Contracts

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03.10 / 15:17

UK companies AJ Bell FTSE 100 dividends FTSE AJ Bell: FTSE 100 dividend growth predictions continue to slide

FTSE 100 dividend payments for 2023 are now forecast to come in significantly below expectations.

03.10 / 14:19

markets economics UK Global Financial UK enters top ten rankings of most inclusive financial markets

'The data show financial inclusion, at a global level, is improving; this is noteworthy — and encouraging — considering the various economic challenges many countries encountered in the past year.'

03.10 / 09:23

UK HL shortlist HL drops Aviva Investors UK Listed Equity Income from Wealth Shortlist over manager leave

Chris Murphy, co-manager of the UK Listed Equity Income, is on a temporary leave of absence from Aviva Investors.

03.10 / 09:23

BlackRock UK Investment trusts People moves liontrust James de Uphaugh to retire after 36-year career

Manager of the Edinburgh investment trust James de Uphaugh, who is set to retire in February 2024

03.10 / 09:23

inflation UK Cost of Living BRC Food Prices Time fall Food prices fall for first time in two years

Lower grocery inflation will be welcomed by households, where budgets remain under pressure.

03.10 / 09:23

economics inflation UK Interest rates monetary policy Monetary Policy Committee Bank of England rate setter Catherine Mann breaks ranks with gloomy inflation prediction

Catherine Mann is a member of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee

02.10 / 10:29

UK People moves wholesale GQG Partners adds John Ormesher to UK wholesale distribution team

John Ormesher (pictured) joined from Ardevora Asset Management.

29.09 / 16:51

UK FCA Financial Zumo First to Integrate Tech Requirements of FCA’s New Financial Promotion Regime for Crypto Assets

Digital asset-as-a-service platform Zumo has become the first cryptocurrency platform to integrate the financial promotions technical flow design laid out by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

29.09 / 12:19

markets economics UK growth Recession GDP UK recession 'can still be avoided' as GDP grows 0.2% in Q2

'The BoE has an incredibly difficult job to do, and with next year likely to see a general election at the same time, they will not want to overcorrect and tip the balance of power one way or another.'

27.09 / 16:19

UK People moves Tellworth's Seb Jory leaves UK equity fund in co-founder's hands

Seb Jory (pictured), is leaving Tellworth Investments after six years at the firm.

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