The Notebook: Three quarters of Brits don’t invest – it’s time for a confidence boost October 2, 2024 Most Brits just aren't investing - but a little confidence could make all the difference, writes Camilla Esmund in today's Notebook.
Seedrs: Fewer deals and lower investment hits revenue at crowdfunding platform ahead of Republic Europe name change September 12, 2024 Seedrs suffered a 10 per cent cut in its revenue after fewer deals and less investment were made through its crowdfunding platform in 2023. The business has reported a revenue of £6.1m for the 12 months, down from the £6.8m it posted in 2022. The London-headquartered company provides an online platform for investing in early [...]
Robinhood boss: Why UK public should trust trading and investing app after Gamestop saga September 10, 2024 In this episode of Boardroom Uncovered, the boss of Robinhood UK Jordan Sinclair talks about his journey from South Africa to the City of London, how the trading and investing app is taking on the likes of Hargreaves Lansdown and AJ Bell as well as what kind of a leader he is.
The best and worst performing funds in August 2024 September 2, 2024 Funds focusing on North American smaller companies were the worst performing in the UK last month, as a weakening dollar and fears over a US recession shook the market. North American Smaller Companies funds fell by 3.3 per cent in August, followed by funds focusing on China (-2.9 per cent), commodities (-2.3 per cent) and [...]
UK investors pour £1.2bn into fund market during June August 8, 2024 UK investors poured £1.2bn into funds during June, after a drought of investment from the retail space, data from the Investment Association has revealed. Despite pulling over £24bn from funds throughout 2023, the first half of 2024 was a rare gem of success, with £1.7bn being added to funds over the six months. So where [...]
Hargreaves Lansdown extends deadline for £5.4bn private equity takeover July 19, 2024 Hargreaves Lansdown has extended a deadline for its potential £5.4bn takeover by a consortium of private equity bidders today, as it looks set to become the latest London firm to shift into private hands this year.
‘Strong momentum’ continues at investment platform AJ Bell as inflows jump July 18, 2024 Summersgill also said the firm was "actively engaging" with the new government on its pledge to boost retail investment through simplification of the ISA system.
The Notebook: Want a good night’s sleep? Forget sheep, count your piggy banks July 15, 2024 Susannah Streeter takes the notebook pen to talk retail investors, the travel market and how to get a good night's sleep.
The Notebook: The stocks dominating retail investment this month July 10, 2024 Victoria Scholar takes the notebook pen to tell us the latest trends in retail investing, from AI to US banking.
Tesla out, Nvidia in: Where investors are putting their money June 11, 2024 | City Talk Nvidia, Tesla and commodities: Victoria Scholar takes the Notebook pen to talk about the latest trends in retail investment.