FCA risks ‘watering down’ investor protection in bid to revive London, 10 top pension funds warn June 28, 2023 The Financial Conduct Authority risks “watering down” investor protections in its push to revive the appeal of London’s markets, a group of top pension has claimed today.
FTSE 100 close: Asia stock surge lifts London index as Wise soars 16 per cent June 27, 2023 London’s FTSE 100 regained ground today, taking its lead from a decent overnight session in Asia that was aided by Chinese lawmakers signalling economic support measures are on the way. The capital’s premier index jumped 0.11 per cent to 7,461.47 points, while the domestically-focused mid-cap FTSE 250 index, which is more aligned with the health [...]
‘Recession warnings flashing red’: HSBC Asset Management warns investors to batten down the hatches June 27, 2023 Stock markets are “out of sync” with blaring recession warnings flashing across Western economies and investors should brace for a turbulent period ahead, HSBC Asset Management has warned today.
Odey suspends flagship hedge fund after redemption pressure – reports June 27, 2023 Odey Asset Management has suspended its flagship hedge fund after it was hit with redemption requests following the removal of founder Crispin Odey, Bloomberg News reported on Monday.
Stock and bond prices fall for first time since 2008 financial crisis but only to $255 TRILLION June 27, 2023 The value of stocks, bonds and other financial assets across the world have fallen for the first time since the 2008 financial crisis as central banks globally have jacked up interest rates aggressively to tame stubbornly high inflation. Global financial wealth slimmed four per cent last year to $255 trillion, the first drop in 15 [...]
FTSE 100 close: Banks regain ground amid interest rate concerns as Vodafone slumps June 26, 2023 London’s FTSE 100 was dragged into the red today, driven by Britain’s largest banks struggling amid concerns about how much higher UK interest rates will go and Vodafone tumbling. The capital’s premier index fell 0.11 per cent to 7,453.59 points, while the domestically-focused mid-cap FTSE 250 index, which is more aligned with the health of [...]
Scottish Mortgage bosses set for shareholder grilling after ‘painful’ year June 26, 2023 Bosses at Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust are set to face down shareholders tomorrow after a “painful” year in which it has been rocked by a boardroom spat and a plunge in its share price.
Roaring mortgage rates to keep a lid on housing demand as City eyes Bailey and Pill remarks June 26, 2023 Roaring mortgage rates in response to markets betting the Bank of England will have to send official borrowing costs to over six per cent are poised to have kept a lid on housing demand. Fresh figures out this Thursday from the Bank of England are expected to show the volume of mortgages approved in May [...]
London money managers bet on UK debt as interest rate hike threatens recession June 23, 2023 Money managers in London are scrambling to rejig their portfolios as they brace for a period of longer interest rate pain following the Bank of England’s move to hike rates again yesterday.
FTSE 100: London markets dip as investors fret over interest rate pain June 23, 2023 London’s premier FTSE 100 index has tumbled at the open this morning as investors grapple with the Bank of England’s move to hike rates to their highest level in 15 years yesterday.