Monzo boss ousted in IPO timing dispute
Monzo's CEO TS Anil was forced out after a clash with the board over the timing of a potential £6bn stock market listing. Discover the inside story of the fintech's leadership shake-up.
Category : Stock Markets
UK Business Pessimism Stalls Growth, Study Finds
New research reveals UK financial leaders are the world's least optimistic, with risk aversion becoming a major barrier to economic growth. Discover the four key policy shifts needed to restore confidence.
Musk's Net Worth Hits $600bn Ahead of SpaceX IPO
Elon Musk's fortune has soared to an estimated $600bn, with a potential SpaceX IPO set to push it to $677bn. Discover how Tesla and xAI fuel his unprecedented wealth.
AA and RAC eye £5bn valuations for London listings
Britain's two largest roadside recovery firms, the AA and RAC, are both pursuing major financial moves. Their private equity owners are exploring £5bn sales or stock market flotations in London. Read the full analysis.
Six Exchange CEO on IPO exodus to US markets
Björn Sibbern, CEO of Six Swiss Exchange, challenges the narrative of a European IPO flight to the US, arguing the trend is more pronounced for London. Discover his insights on market competition and future prospects.
Bridgepoint Weighs £550m Bid for AMS
Private equity giant Bridgepoint is exploring a takeover bid for London-listed Advanced Medical Solutions Group, valuing the surgical products maker at around £550m. Read the latest.
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.
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.
Fundsmith Nears Record Year of Investor Withdrawals
Terry Smith's Fundsmith Equity fund heads for its worst year of outflows, with investors pulling over £5bn. Discover the reasons behind the retreat and the fund's performance. Read the full analysis.
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Investors have withdrawn over £10bn from UK equity funds in six months, a record outflow driven by Budget uncertainty.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.
Apex Group to act as intermediary for LSE Pisces market
The London Stock Exchange's Pisces market moves forward as Apex Group is appointed Registered Auction Agent, verifying investors and ensuring compliance for private company share trading.
68p lawsuit stalls FCA's bond market modernisation plan
A legal battle over a 68p bid has frozen the FCA's bond market data contract, exposing flaws in procurement and delaying vital reforms. Discover the full story and its implications.
Bank of England AI Bubble Fears Echo 2008 Crisis
The Bank of England warns of rising global financial instability, with stretched equity valuations and AI bubble risks threatening a sharp correction. Read the full analysis.
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.
Legal delay lifted on UK bond market data contract
Ediphy agrees to lift suspension on FCA's £4.8m bond trading data contract, aiming to provide market certainty and avoid delays to the consolidated tape. Read the latest.
JP Jenkins & Sapphire Partner on Pisces Market
JP Jenkins partners with Sapphire Capital, leveraging its new Pisces licence to offer liquidity for private firms like Moju. A major step for UK's private share trading.
BoE Cuts Bank Capital Buffer Amid Heightened Risk Warning
The Bank of England has trimmed capital requirements for UK banks to boost lending, while its stability report warns of increased risks from AI valuations and geopolitics. Read the full analysis.
Bank of England to loosen capital rules for UK banks
The Bank of England plans to lower capital requirements for major UK lenders, aiming to boost loans to households and firms. Stress tests show top banks can withstand a severe downturn.
Why UK Stocks Are Primed for a 2026 Comeback
The UK stock market, long overlooked, is poised for outperformance in 2026. Discover the drivers, from FTSE 100 gains to small-cap 'gems' and new budget incentives.
Swiss Prosecutors Charge Banks Over Mozambique 'Tuna Bonds'
Swiss prosecutors file money-laundering charges against Credit Suisse and UBS over the 'tuna bonds' scandal that crashed Mozambique's economy. Read the latest on the legal fallout.
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.
Jefferies taps Cantor Fitzgerald for global outsourced trading head
Jefferies recruits Ben Ashwell from Cantor Fitzgerald as global head of outsourced trading, expanding its prime brokerage services. Read the full story.
FCA to regulate ESG ratings providers in UK
The Financial Conduct Authority will now oversee ESG ratings agencies to tackle transparency and conflict of interest concerns. A consultation is open until March 2026.
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.
Peel Hunt profits jump 800% to £11.5m on deal rebound
London broker Peel Hunt reports an 800% profit surge to £11.5m, driven by a revival in corporate dealmaking. Discover the key figures and strategic outlook for the UK investment bank.
HICL and TRIG £250m merger abandoned after backlash
A blockbuster plan to create the UK's largest infrastructure investment firm has been scrapped after a shareholder revolt over the deal terms. Read the full story.
Young Investors Check Portfolios Daily, HSBC Finds
New research shows 50% of under-35s monitor investments daily, with many prioritising long-term growth over holidays and dining out. Discover how investing habits are changing.
Essensys founder explores takeover bid at 20p per share
Essensys founder Mark Furness has tabled a 20p per share takeover proposal for the troubled tech firm. Discover the details behind the potential deal and the company's financial challenges.
CME data centre failure halts futures trading
A technical failure at CME Group's data centre disrupted futures and options trading for hours. Discover how the incident affected global markets and what measures are being taken.
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