UK Funds Lose £847m as Budget Uncertainty Sparks Selloff
Investors have pulled over £10bn in six months, with UK-focused funds hardest hit. Analysts warn of prolonged market instability and rising gilt yields. Read the full analysis.
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BoE Flags Hedge Funds, Private Credit & AI Bubble as Risks
The Bank of England warns of growing risks from hedge fund bets on UK debt, a $2 trillion shadow banking sector, and an AI stock bubble. Discover the key threats to financial stability.
Ex-TCI Hedge Fund High Ground Gains 35% This Year
High Ground Capital, the hedge fund founded by former TCI partners, has surged 35% year-to-date. Discover the strategy behind this impressive performance and its market outlook.
Record £10bn Pulled from UK Equity Funds
Investors have withdrawn over £10bn from UK equity funds in six months, a record outflow driven by Budget uncertainty. Analysis reveals the prolonged sell-off's impact.
BoE Alarms on Hedge Fund Bond Bets, AI Debt Risks
The Bank of England warns leveraged hedge funds pose a major threat to UK bond stability. Discover the risks and the central bank's planned response to safeguard finances.
Rokos Capital London Partner Departs Amid Fund Losses
Hedge fund Rokos Capital Management sees a key London partner exit following significant losses. Discover the impact on the firm and the wider London financial scene.
Investment Bank Boss Says Budget Pleased Financial Markets
Steven Fine of Peel Hunt says the Budget was taken well by markets, with gilt yields falling and stocks near highs. He also comments on London's capital markets revival. Read the full analysis.
Investor confidence crisis 'remains live' post-Budget
Oxford Economics warns UK's Autumn Budget risks a slow-burn loss of investor confidence, threatening the pound and borrowing costs. Discover the analysis behind the muted initial market reaction.
LTAFs Set to Win Over Wealth Clients, Carne CEO Says
Long-Term Asset Funds are gaining traction with wealth managers as Carne Group's CEO reveals growing interest. Discover how these vehicles could reshape investment strategies.
Gtech Garden Tools Black Friday Deal Review
We tested Gtech's cordless lawnmower and hedge trimmer during the Black Friday sale. Discover if these premium garden gadgets are worth their price tag and how they performed in real-world use.
Market Relief as Reeves's Budget Avoids Truss-Style Chaos
Financial traders in London report calm after Rachel Reeves's budget, with markets showing no major upset. Discover the key takeaways and market reactions from the Canary Wharf trading floor.
Reeves' Tax-Heavy Budget Faces Bond Market Test
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils budget with £25-30bn tax rises and spending cuts to reassure bond markets. Will her fiscal balancing act satisfy Labour MPs and investors?
Gilt market braces for Budget turbulence
Bond investors are preparing for potential gilt and sterling volatility ahead of the Chancellor's Budget, with fiscal credibility and inflation outlook in focus. Discover the market's reaction to Rachel Reeves' spending plans.
US Broker StoneX Expands Into London Hedge Fund Market
American financial giant StoneX launches ambitious London expansion targeting mid-sized hedge funds with prime brokerage services. Discover how this move shakes up the City.
Reeves Faces £2.7tn Bond Market Test in Crucial Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves navigates the powerful £2.7tn gilt market as AI tools and traders scrutinise her budget. Will her plans satisfy the 'beast' that can make or break governments?
Sarkozy to publish prison diary after 20 days in jail
Nicolas Sarkozy reveals prison ordeal in new book 'A Prisoner's Diary' detailing his 20 days in solitary confinement. Read exclusive extracts about his experience.
Covid Bereaved Demand Johnson Loses Ex-PM Benefits
Families bereaved by Covid demand Boris Johnson lose ex-PM privileges after damning inquiry finds his delays cost thousands of lives. Read the full story.
Two arrested in £20m crypto fraud probe by SFO
The Serious Fraud Office has arrested two men and raided properties in a major investigation into a suspected £20m cryptocurrency fraud linked to Basis Markets. The SFO is urging investors with information to come forward.
Point72 Hires Ex-Bank of America MD Previti
Hedge fund Point72 recruits former Bank of America managing director Michael Previti as macro portfolio manager, strengthening investment team.
LionTrust profits fall 45%, targets £1.5m savings
LionTrust Asset Management reports 45% profit drop in H1 2024, launching strategic cost-cutting initiative targeting £1.5m annual savings amid market challenges.
Democrat indicted for stealing $5m in FEMA funds
Florida representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick faces federal charges for allegedly funnelling disaster relief money into her congressional campaign. Read the full indictment details.
Dark Green Fund Launches Hit Record Low in UK
Asset managers are pulling back from dark green fund launches as regulatory uncertainty and high costs bite. Discover why sustainable investment faces headwinds.
Market credibility test for Chancellor Rachel Reeves
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a crucial market credibility test following pre-Budget chaos and £40bn business tax hikes. Will her u-turn trigger a gilt yield surge? Analysis inside.
Ex-Point72 Manager Vinay Dhanuka Joins Capula
Former Point72 money manager Vinay Dhanuka moves to London hedge fund Capula, strengthening their investment team. Discover the latest financial sector appointment.
Smaller Hedge Funds Struggle With Rising Costs
London's smaller hedge funds face mounting pressures from rising operational costs and investor outflows. Discover why industry consolidation threatens their survival.
Analysis: Was the tax U-turn a cunning plan?
Did the chancellor pull off an extraordinary move to ease borrowing costs? Explore the analysis behind the income tax U-turn and its impact on the UK budget. Read the full story.
Massive Manila protest over missing flood funds
Hundreds of thousands gathered in Manila's Rizal Park demanding transparency after an audit revealed billions in flood defence spending showed significant irregularities.
Massive Manila protest demands transparency in flood funds
Over half a million Filipinos clad in white T-shirts flooded Manila's streets protesting corruption scandals involving billions in missing flood mitigation funds. Join the movement for accountability.
LSEG Bids for UK Digital Gilt Contract
London Stock Exchange Group enters race for UK's digital gilt settlement contract, marking significant blockchain adoption in financial markets. Discover the implications.
FTSE 100 drops on Budget uncertainty and AI bubble fears
The FTSE 100 fell sharply as Labour's Budget U-turn and Wall Street tech losses created a perfect storm. Discover the market reaction and expert analysis.
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