Abrdn rules out Russia investment as revenues rise for the first time since merger March 1, 2022 FTSE 100 asset manager Abrdn hailed 2021 as its “reset” year today as it posted a jump in operating profits and growth in revenues for the first time since its merger with Standard Life in 2017.
Immersive Gamebox inks £80m worth of franchise deals as ex-PizzaHut chief steps in October 25, 2022 London gaming platform group Immersive Gamebox has inked nearly £80m worth of franchise deals over the next three years. The deals will see the company, which has bases in London Southbank and Wandsworth, expand to more than 250 locations. The company has recently appointed a new chief operating officer, former Pizza Hut and BrewDog executive [...]
‘Job one – take on Vanguard’: Abrdn targets DIY investor dominance with new growth push July 6, 2023 Asset manager Abrdn said it is looking to take on US investment giant Vanguard today as it kicks off a growth drive in its personal wealth division.
The Notebook: Victoria Scholar on Muskisms, Barbie and why there’s light at the end of the rate-rising tunnel August 3, 2023 Where the City’s movers and shakers get a few things off their chest. Today, it’s Victoria Scholar of Interactive Investor Little relief from interest rates yet, but there is light at the end of the tunnel The Bank of England is forecast to raise interest rates for the 14th time in a row today, lifting [...]
Dispatch from Britain’s booziest media awards: I was woozy by six July 4, 2024 What goes on at the annual Boisdale's Editor's Lunch, 'Britain's most right-wing media awards'? Anna Moloney reports.
Abrdn braced for AGM climate protests over ‘toxic bond’ ties to beleaguered Adani Group May 10, 2023 Asset manager Abrdn is set to face disruption at its annual general meeting today as climate protestors take aim at its provision of debt financing to what they call “fossil fuel expansionists”.
Explainer-in-brief: Could Graceland fall out of Presley ownership? May 22, 2024 Bought by Elvis Presley aged 22, Graceland has remained in Presley hands since 1957. But could it be about to be sold?
Marks and Spencer chair: Labour’s new deal for workers could hurt investment April 14, 2024 The chairman of Marks and Spencer has said Britain may risk being unable to attract investment if Labour's new deal for workers is rolled out upon winning the next general election.
Ministers urged to deploy national security laws over Barclay Telegraph bid November 19, 2023 Ministers have been urged to deploy the UK’s national security laws over the Barclay family’s UAE-backed bid to buy back the Telegraph newspaper.
Cargill subsidiary facing huge class action over River Wye chicken farming pollution March 19, 2024 Leigh Day claims that the class action could grow to include tens of thousands of people (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)