Hargreaves Lansdown customers unable to make transactions after tech problem March 20, 2026 Customers at the UK’s largest DIY investment platform Hargreaves Lansdown have been locked out of their accounts, leaving them unable to make transactions during a period of severe market volatility. Since Thursday evening, investors attempting to log on to the website were unable to access cash savings, pensions and investment accounts because of an IT [...]
Investec signals modest earnings growth March 19, 2026 South African investment and wealth management group Investec has signalled modest earnings growth in its latest update, after diverse revenue streams and ongoing investment offset macroeconomic challenges. The group expects a three to six per cent increase in earnings per share from the prior year, ranging from 81.6p to 84p. Headline earnings per share are [...]
International investment into UK businesses dips March 19, 2026 High-growth British companies with international founders have seen significantly reduced cash injections from overseas over the last five years, raising concerns around inward investment into the UK. Sums raised by these companies have dropped 36 per cent since 2021, according to the latest analysis from Rathbones using data gathered from Companies House filings. The number [...]
Ex Titan Wealth chief executive is back to tackle the market once more March 18, 2026 The former chief executive of Titan Wealth has launched a new wealth management business in a bid to modernise the traditional market. Derek Miles, who is also the former chief executive of Aspira, launched Nine Edge Wealth on Wednesday with co-founder Kyle Augustin, who was previously chief executive at Fintel IQ. Jo Blake, also formerly [...]
Victory Capital raises offer as Janus Henderson bidding war heats up March 17, 2026 Victory Capital has increased its offer for rival asset manager Janus Henderson as the bidding war with Trian Fund Management and General Catalyst heats up. The latest offer from Texas-based Victory Capital comes just days after its previous approach was rejected, with the firm saying on Tuesday it would offer $40 (£29.96) per share in [...]
M&G continues road to recovery as net inflows rise March 12, 2026 M&G reported a reserve to outflows in its latest annual results after a return to growth in its Life business and asset management gained momentum. The investment manager reported net inflows of £7.8bn in the last financial year, up from net outflows of £1.9bn the prior year, which the company pinned on “challenging market conditions” [...]
More Brits eye investing as low-cost platforms elbow into the market March 12, 2026 The UK DIY investment market swelled last year as the rise of low-cost platforms lured more investors into taking the plunge of managing their own assets. The do it yourself market has grown 19 per cent over the past twelve months, totalling £772bn assets under administration, as 18.4m Brits ploughed capital into the market, according [...]
Edinburgh Worldwide seeks to end Saba standoff with tender offer March 10, 2026 The board of Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust has offered shareholders an exit plan in its bid to bring an end to its 16-month battle with Saba Capital. It is proposing a tender offer for up to 100 per cent of its share capital after the Board said it had “exhausted every reasonable and equitable solution [...]
Aberdeen shares slide as outflows widen March 3, 2026 Aberdeen shares slid as its Interactive Investor performance failed to offset persistent outflows elsewhere. The firm’s share price fell 7.3 per cent to 204p in early morning trading, as persistent outflows from its Adviser business dampened overall investor sentiment. Total assets under management and administration (AUMA) grew nine per cent to £556bn from £511.4bn, off [...]
Retail investors become largest UK investment owners as wealth managers look elsewhere February 24, 2026 Retail investors solidified their place as the largest group of investment trust owners last year, as wealth managers and institutional investors decreased their holdings. As of 2025, retail investors hold a combined £50.5bn, equivalent to a 37 per cent stake, according to the latest state of the nation report from Warhorse Partners. This was up [...]