Financial Lessons for Parents as Children Go Back to School As children in Britain prepare to return to school, there are valuable financial lessons that parents can learn from their investment managers. We spoke to some of the top investment managers in the country to find out the most important lessons they have learned and …
The St Leger at Doncaster is the oldest classic horse race in the world and was held yesterday. So, how did the investment adage of “sell in May and go away, come back on St Leger’s day” fare this year? Well, with a slight adjustment in timing, it didn’t work too bad in the UK, …
Own It: Hipgnosis has snapped up several of Stormzy’s hits but is now selling some catalogues National Savings & Investments (NS&I) has mostly avoided controversy during its 162-year history. But the Treasury-sponsored institution has shamed the banks – and made private investors consider their options – with the launch this month of its Guaranteed Growth …
SHARE OF THE WEEK: Marks & Spencer rejoining FTSE 100 By City & Finance Reporter Updated: 08:16 BST, 16 September 2023 Marks & Spencer returns to the FTSE 100 next week after a four-year absence. It is the latest sign that the High Street favourite has regained its momentum. Shares in M&S will rejoin the …
INVESTING EXPLAINED: What you need to know about GMV By City & Finance Reporter Updated: 21:51 BST, 15 September 2023 In this series, we bust the jargon and explain a popular investing term or theme. Here it’s GMV. What’s this? The world of tech loves an acronym – and GMV is one of the online …
EDINBURGH: £1bn trust sees bounce and UK plc is next, insists its boss By Jeff Prestridge Updated: 10:10 BST, 10 September 2023 Investment trust Edinburgh, a £1 billion fund investing primarily in UK equities, has experienced a resurgence since new managers took over in spring 2020. Under the leadership of James de Uphaugh, the lead …
Investment Guru Richard Buxton: Relaxed in His London Oasis Only a select few UK investment managers have successfully managed investors’ money for over three decades. Many have fallen by the wayside, unable to weather the market’s challenges and the resulting reputational damage. Last year, a survey revealed that a mere four managers had stayed at …
Chic: Sienna Miller Becomes New Face of M&S as Clothes Strike a Chord Again Marks & Spencer (M&S) made a big splash this week with the unveiling of its Christmas gift lines and fashion collection, modeled by the stunning Sienna Miller. The renowned actress has become the new face of womenswear at the iconic 139-year-old …
SHARE OF THE WEEK: All eyes are on Primark results By City & Finance Reporter Updated: 21:58 BST, 8 September 2023 With Marks & Spencer seemingly getting its mojo back, the owner of Primark will reveal how it is faring when it delivers its latest update next week. Associated British Foods, which owns a host …
The Gender Savings Gap: Men Invest in Isas, Women Choose Cash Investing in cash rather than Isas has a significant impact on long-term wealth, according to new research that highlights a gender gap in financial assets. Men are more likely to have investing Isas, while women prefer cash Isas, especially in their younger years. The …