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27.09 / 10:55

markets Technology economics inflation UK Recession eToro: Recession becomes top concern for UK retail investors

'There is concern that the tightening we have seen so far could tip the UK into a recession.'

27.09 / 10:27

cryptocurrency JPMorgan Banks UK JP Morgan's UK bank to ban cryptocurrency transactions from next month

A spokesperson for Chase UK told Investment Week, the bank was «committed to helping keep our customers' money safe and secure».

27.09 / 10:27

UK funds multi-asset Returns Invesco to close global targeted returns strategy in push to simplify multi-asset range

Georgina Taylor (pictured), took over as head of multi-asset at Invesco following the retirement of David Millar in March this year.

27.09 / 07:43

Europe economics Bank of England UK US Recession 2024 Peterson Institute: UK economy to decline in 2023 and 2024 as US and eurozone grow

The UK economy shrank by 0.5% in July, worse than analysts had predicted and continuing a trend of weak economic growth in the UK.

26.09 / 14:31

economics UK UK government UK investors UK investors remain cautious despite predicting economic nadir has passed

More than half (57%) of UK investors said they were confident the worst of the economic turbulence from the past 18 months has now passed.

26.09 / 14:31

Venture Capital UK eToro VCTs/EIS venture capital funding Value of UK venture capital funding deals halves in 2023

Despite this year-on-year decline the UK remained a core market for VC fundraising, maintaining its spot as the lead European market on this metric and in the top five globally.

26.09 / 12:39

Blockchain Ripple Platform UK country social innovations Financial Crypto-Friendly UK Home for Financial Innovation, Ripple Co-Founder Says

The United Kingdom is “a home for financial and technological innovation,” according to Chris Larsen, co-founder and executive chairman of US fintech and blockchain firm Ripple.

26.09 / 10:37

economics Bank of England UK Fed industry MPC Bank of England looks to other central banks in forecasting review

Ben Bernanke (pictured) was hired to lead the review into the Bank of England's forecasting models in July 2023.

26.09 / 08:53

FIVE Man UK Bill band reports Sunak's IHT removal rumour sparks cautious optimism

Rishi Sunak

25.09 / 08:29

NASDAQ UK US London Stock Exchange Chancellor of the Exchequer FTSE Chancellor plans ISA overhaul while pushing London as tech listing hotspot - reports

Jeresmy Hunt (pictured) is Chancellor of the Exchequer Picture by Simon Dawson / No 10 Downing Street

22.09 / 07:43

economics inflation Bank of England UK Office for National Statistics Interactive Investor UK consumer confidence UK consumer confidence and retail sales receive late summer boost

Consumer confidence rose to -21 in September 2023, up from -25 in August, a step from July’s -30 drop, according to data from research group GfK.

22.09 / 07:43

UK People moves Business roles Janus Henderson head of UK retail departs

Simon Hillenbrand (pictured), head of UK retail as Janus Henderson is leaving the company effective 31 December 2023.

21.09 / 16:51

economics Federal Reserve UK ECB Monetary Policy Committee UK inflation 'A tough call': Bank of England dovish move signals 'higher for longer' rates policy

After today’s pause, there is broad consensus among analysts that this may have been the Bank of England’s last interest rate hike in this cycle.

21.09 / 15:35

Europe UK Galaxy Digital expansion Galaxy Digital Is Keen on European Expansion As The Firm Hires First Regional Head

Digital asset services firm, Galaxy Digital seeks an international expansion to Europe with the addition of a regional chief.

21.09 / 14:57

UK companies MPs Specialist Marlborough partners with quant specialist for MPS launch

Marlborough's team of portfolio managers and analysts provide «due diligence and oversight» before the recommended trades are signed off and executed, the businesses explained.

21.09 / 11:59

economics inflation Bank of England UK Interest rates Bank of England holds rates at 5.25% in 5-4 split vote

Bank of England

21.09 / 11:17

Sustainability UK companies ESG net zero Sunak '100% committed': Sunak vows hit to net zero targets as he scraps key climate policies

Sunak said the changes represented the 'only realistic path to net zero'

21.09 / 11:17

UK bonds People moves Global HSBC AM finds UK credit solutions head in abrdn investment director

Based in London, Smith will report to head of global credit Oliver Boulind.

21.09 / 07:47

UK industry Trader Tom Hayes files appeal to overturn LIBOR rigging conviction

Hayes was referred to the Court of Appeal in July for his conviction after a “wide-ranging and complex" investigation by the Criminal Cases Review Commission.

20.09 / 19:23

Provident Strategy UK FCA country reports gatherings FCA Report Highlights Talks Between Banks and Crypto Firms Amid Rising Debanking Worries

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has initiated talks between banks and crypto firms experiencing difficulties in accessing banking services, according to a recent report addressing the issue of debanking in the country.

20.09 / 10:15

economics inflation Bank of England UK Interest rates CPI UK inflation fall Rate rise remains likely despite surprise inflation fall to 6.7%

Food inflation remains well above the headline rate but has also fallen, down to 13.6% from las month’s 14.9% figure.

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