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"The role of emerging markets is becoming much more strategic."

Investors have remained focused on earnings and AI’s momentum, which may well be justified in certain sectors.

Spain: EIB and Ingeteam sign a €75 million loan to develop advanced renewable energy and electrification technologies

The investments will be made in Ingeteam’s research and development centres in the Basque Country and Navarre and will cover areas

12.2m reasons why I’m building a passive income to supplement the State Pension!

UK retirees only get 22% of their income from the state.

ECB Consumer Expectations Survey results – April 2026

Uncertainty about inflation expectations over the next 12 months remained unchanged at an elevated level.

Property rich, pension poor: Gen X ‘sleepwalking’ into retirement shortfall

Gen X risk “sleepwalking” into weak retirements - leaning on property over pensions. Lower overall investment use and softer housing returns raise risks of falling short.

Remaining anchored: Monetary Policy in an unpredictable world - speech by Andrew Bailey

Given at the Reykjavík Economic Conference 2026, Iceland

AI is a partner rather than a decision‑maker, survey shows

The report, based on a survey of global asset managers, found that 55% of respondents had integrated AI into at least one investment process

DC savers aware they are under-saving for retirement, says TPT

The findings come after the Pension Commission warned that around 15 million people in the UK are under-saving for retirement.

Risk-averse Britain is losing its brightest stars abroad: our task is ensuring they flourish here – our UK CEO in the Telegraph

If even a fraction of this capital pool was diverted into start-up and scale-up businesses through regulated funds, the impact on private enterprise could be transformative.

Why British wealth management is taking on an American accent

With a fresh wave of acquisitions by US wealth managers and private equity-backed groups, UK firms are moving into a new phase of transatlantic consolidation – and ownership change

Hend Samir wins 14th edition of the ABN AMRO Art Award

At the same time, she raises universal questions about trauma, sexuality, family relationships and forms of cohabitation.

Rise in pension access age to 57 could leave savers in limbo

Retirement plans need to factor in Normal Minimum Pension Age increase, says partner in financial planning Gary Smith

We want to spark interest

In this interview, Patricia Isner, who designs each event, discusses the origins of the idea, the bank's role, and the feedback from participants.

Just 7% of eligible families have switched from Self Assessment under new child benefit PAYE system

Comparing the two datasets suggests that only around 7% of those previously drawn into Self Assessment purely because of the charge have so far switched to the new PAYE system.

Six in 10 tenants say Renters’ Rights Act improves their housing protections and conditions

Renters are responding positively to reforms introduced through the Renters’ Rights Act which came into effect on 1 May 2026, with a significant increase in support since the legislation first passed.

Can AI make cutlery? - speech by Andrew Bailey

Given at the 389th Cutlers’ Feast, Cutlers’ Hall, Sheffield

Why a changing world is strengthening the case for sustainable investing – from system stress to structural opportunity

That system spans energy, supply chains, technology, and nature.

Italy's Intesa among bidders for Spanish private bank Singular, sources say

Intesa Sanpaolo Joins Bidders for Singular Bank as Warburg Pincus Plans Sale

Private credit is reshaping European football finance

Josh Shipley, head of European Private Credit at PGIM, sees a need for more capital in the beautiful game

Industry comments on the Pensions Commission report

Scottish Widows, Barnett Waddingham, Standard Life and TPT Retirement Solution comment on the Pensions Commission report

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