HMRC takes Royal Bank of Canada to the UK’s highest court over corporation tax Legal The tax agency has taken the Canada's largest bank to the UK Supreme Court over corporation tax payments on a North Sea oil production
Motor finance industry in crisis mode after landmark court ruling Banking Motor finance providers are scrambling to avoid a full-blown market meltdown after a landmark London court ruling on "secret" car loan commissions sparked chaos across the sector.
Autumn Budget 2024: City of London avoids ‘fright night’ tax raid from Rachel Reeves Business While Rachel Reeves’s maiden Budget will hike taxes by £40bn, the City of London has been spared a worst case scenario, writes Elliot Gulliver-Needham. The City has issued a cautious sigh of relief after the Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget failed to follow through on some of the more radical rumours floated over the past [...]
Autumn Budget 2024 Live: Rachel Reeves unveils sweeping tax reforms October 30, 2024 Welcome to City AM’s Autumn Budget 2024 live blog in association with RBC Wealth Management. The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has set out out Labour’s tax and spending plans for the year ahead in the party’s first budget since coming to power over the summer. The Budget contains some of the biggest tax hikes in a [...]
From stress to success: The power of a financial plan October 30, 2024 Finding the time to research your options, understand the detail, and put a plan together can be time-consuming and complicated. Changes to existing regulations, such as those implemented following a government budget, can further complicate the process, leaving individuals and families seeking clarity and guidance. This is where a well-crafted financial plan and the expertise [...]
Santander UK profit slides as analysts forecast £1.8bn motor finance hit October 29, 2024 Santander has revealed a sharp fall in its UK profit during the third quarter, while delaying the publication of more detailed figures as it digests a landmark motor finance court ruling in London.
Santander UK delays results following motor finance court case October 29, 2024 Santander UK has delayed the publication of a detailed set of results covering the third quarter as it waits to assess the impact of a landmark court ruling on motor finance commissions. Full results for the Spanish bank’s UK arm were meant to be published this morning, but the lender said on Monday that it [...]
Lloyds shares slump as analysts warn of £3.9bn motor finance bill October 28, 2024 Shares in Lloyds Banking Group and Close Brothers fell further on Monday after a landmark London court ruling that could expose motor finance providers to billions in extra compensation.
Abrdn shares plunge as growth at Interactive Investor fails to offset bad news October 24, 2024 Abrdn’s share price fell by more than seven per cent upon market open this morning after the company published its third quarter numbers. Investors pulled billions from Abrdn’s funds in the last quarter, although inflows into its Interactive Investor do-it-yourself (DIY) investing platform helped offset some of the losses. Overall, the company’s assets under management [...]
Burberry, LVMH and Kering: Rebound of travel and China to boost luxury market October 22, 2024 Analysts have stressed the problems in the luxury market are cyclical, not structural, and predicted an upswing at brands like Burberry, LVMH and Kering as international travel looks set to rebound past pre-pandemic levels. The downturn in the luxury market, which has been suffering from the cost-of-living crisis in the West and a slowdown in [...]