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What could the Budget mean for gilts?

HL lead investment analyst Kate Marshall assesses whether gilts are attractive for income-seeking investors ahead of the Budget

UBS Global Real Estate Bubble Index 2025: Dubai and Madrid with strongest bubble risk increase

For the study, UBS analyzed residential property prices in 21 major cities around the world.

HSBC Digital Transformation Strategy Analysis Report 2025: Technology Focus and Initiatives, Investments, Acquisition Partnerships, Network Map, ICT Budget - ResearchAndMarkets.com

The report provides insights into company's tech activities, including its digital transformation strategies, its innovation programs, and its technology initiatives.

World Nears Quarter Million Crypto Millionaires in Historic Wealth Boom

This significant growth coincides with a watershed year for institutional adoption, highlighted by the first-ever cryptocurrencies launched by a sitting US President and First Lady.

Half of UK adults feel uncertain about future but taking advice can help

It surveyed 8,000 individuals to understand the role of financial advice and guidance in helping people reach their goals and manage challenges.

Schroders launches first two European active ETFs

These listings will be followed by further listings on the London Stock Exchange, Borsa Italiana and SIX Swiss Exchange.

CIO Update – Market highs signal solidity, not stress

Stock markets have recently scaled a series of new heights. This can cause consternation among investors concerned the tide will soon turn, but we still see solid potential for risk assets. Coutts’ Chief Investment Officer Fahad Kamal explains why.

Navigating diverging monetary policies

It is trying to strike a balance between containing inflation and protecting the labour market.

Moody’s: How the failure to prevent fraud offence brings fresh compliance risk to the UK’s financial advice

Allegations of fraud can also seriously damage a firm’s reputation and client relationships.

Benchmark: Three tips to help women close the pensions gap

The tips below provide a starting point to open up these essential discussions, empowering women to make informed decisions about their financial futures and work towards greater retirement security.

On QT − remarks by Huw Pill

Given at the Inaugural Pictet Research Institute Symposium 2025

Building resilient portfolios with impact investing

Impact equities offer a smarter, more resilient alternative by targeting companies whose core products address these systemic challenges.

Passive fixed income misses over 200 fallen angels and rising stars since 2020

In the first seven months of 2025 alone, 13 companies have been downgraded to high yield, while eight have been upgraded to investment grade.

A systemic risk perspective on operational resilience − speech by Liz Oakes

Given at the Cross Market Operational Resilience Group (CMORG) conference

Does borrowing make sense in 2025?

Borrowing can form part of a prudent financial plan, although the risks should be carefully considered.

Exchequer Secretary speech to the annual HMRC Conference

The government’s first priority for HMRC is to improve day to day performance

Deutsche Bank extends support to defence sector

In July, the Bank hosted a European defence conference in London with more than 200 participants bringing together senior leaders from government

What’s your number? Valuing your business and defining your exit strategy

Early ambitions tend to be clearcut, but when the time comes to sell their business, many entrepreneurs find themselves unsure what success truly looks like.

UK open for tech business, as Google underscores market's attractiveness with £5bn investment

The UK has a strong internet penetration rate as well as established ecommerce markets, so any investment in AI in the UK is somewhat of a sensible option for these tech companies.

Reinventing Mass Affluent banking: A call to action for European banks

How banks can tap the continent’s largest underinvested client segment to drive sustainable top-line growth and reassert market relevance.

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