03/14/2023

Close Brothers Half Year Results

Although underlying credit performance remains resilient, the increased uncertainty in the economic outlook has been reflected in higher forward-looking impairment provisions and a rise in arrears in Motor Finance.

03/08/2023

An eventful start to the year for equity markets

The positive tone also reflected an adjustment of expectations among investors, who are now predicting a less severe global recession, while stocks that were oversold in 2022 – like Amazon, Tesla, Meta and Nvidia – rebounded strongly in 2023.