Global banks will keep on a stable ratings course in 2025. Easing inflation will help borrowers and reduce stresses on harder-hit sectors including commercial real estate. However, we do not envision macro tailwinds will be sufficient to strengthen the credit standing of banks. “With the interest rate cycle already turning in numerous banking jurisdictions, some […]
New data shows more than a third (38%) of technology businesses have submitted an R&D claim which was initially approved, but later challenged by HMRC, resulting in a repayment, according to leading audit, tax and consulting firm RSM UK. A further third (34%) submitted an R&D claim which was challenged by HMRC and later declined, […]
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “European equity markets are expected to open steady as investors brace for earnings from some major European names. The FTSE 100 is following suit, with futures down 0.1%, as the index struggles to find a platform to accelerate from, hovering around 3-month lows. Alongside results in the UK from big […]
Scotland’s first all-female business angel syndicate, Investing Women Angels (IWA), and its sister organisation AccelerateHER have launched a new initiative designed to attract more businesswomen into angel investing – an imperative in addressing the equity gap between male and female-led companies. W2W is a first for Scotland which uniquely brings together existing women investors and […]
Stephen Haddrill, director general of the FLA, commenting on the FCA’s decision to consult on extending the response time on non-discretionary commission consumer complaints: “This is a sensible move, and one we had been discussing with the FCA since the Appeal Court judgment. However, it is just the first step – restoring legal and regulatory […]
Less than 100 working days (from Friday, 15 November] left for entrepreneurs to cash in before new higher rate on capital extraction kicks in to 14% from current 10%. Thousands of business owners in the UK are now in a race against time to wind up their companies solvently and extract capital before the chancellor’s […]
Emerging markets are teetering on the edge of a financial storm as Trump’s return to the White House is fuelling a massive dollar rally that could wreak havoc on developing economies. This is the warning from Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory and asset management organisations, as the […]
A cross-party group of MPs has launched an inquiry into access to banking which will look at issues such as the problem of branch closures and access to banking services and financial products for SMEs. The Future of Financial Services APPG has published a call for evidence seeking views and submissions from consumers, SMEs, financial […]
Inaugural insights from the Barclays Business Prosperity Index show that UK businesses’ intention to grow remains strong, with 61 % feeling confident in the UK economic outlook. Launching today, the Index is a quarterly measure of the current performance and future growth opportunities for UK businesses. It brings together anonymised data from over one million […]
In response to last month’s Court of Appeal ruling affecting commission disclosure practices, the National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB) has swiftly enhanced its support for Members by issuing revised compliance templates and offering targeted guidance. The trade association’s proactive approach has included tactical support from the outset and culminated in the revision of […]
