Alibaba eyes Hong Kong primary listing as US audit row continues July 26, 2022 Alibaba is seeking a primary listing in Hong Kong as the e-commerce giant attempts to lure in more mainland Chinese investors.
London Stock Exchange ready to ‘fight’ for Arm listing, says boss July 21, 2022 The boss of the London Stock Exchange said the bourse was willing to “fight” to win the listing of British chipmaker Arm today after reports its Japanese owner Softbank has downed tools on a London listing.
Funding platforms hail Austin Review potential ‘watershed moment’ for retail investors July 20, 2022 Investment platforms have hailed the Austin Review a potential “watershed” moment for retail investors today as ministers and regulators look set to widen access to the UK’s capital markets.
FCA poised to take more ‘proactive’ approach despite capacity strains July 19, 2022 The UK’s top financial watchdog said it was preparing to take a more “proactive” approach to identifying new financial threats today as it races to recruit staff this year to meet its growing remit.
Ministers urged to overhaul regulatory red tape to boost London’s markets July 19, 2022 Ministers are being urged to push through a number of reforms to the UK’s capital markets to allow listed firms to raise fast and cheap cash in London, after a major review of the secondary market regime was published today.
Exclusive: Pensions minister launches taskforce to scrutinise ‘social’ ESG investment July 16, 2022 Ministers have launched a new taskforce to scrutinise environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing by pension schemes today, amid concerns that the 'social’ factor of investment has been neglected by fund managers in recent years.
Europe biggest market for US crude oil for first time in six years as Russia-Ukraine war rages on July 15, 2022 For the first time in six years, Europe was the top market for US crude oil as the Russia-Ukraine war continues to impact global markets. Europe overtook Asia, the previous top market, and received 213.1m barrels of crude while Asia received 191.1m barrels of American crude in the first five months of 2022, US Census [...]
Oil prices tumble below $100 milestone as hawkish Fed spreads its wings July 13, 2022 Oil prices have slumped below $100 amid fears of reduced demand and interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve.
Top UK firms set to dish out £85bn in dividends this year July 12, 2022 Shareholders in Britain's top firms are set to pocket as much as £85bn in dividends this year as boardrooms pay out excess cash to investors, new research has revealed.
Plus500 profits soar as bosses hike full year guidance July 12, 2022 London-listed fintech Plus500 said it was expecting annual revenues and profits to sail past market estimates today after a bumper period in the first half of the year boosted by market volatility.
