Barclays lifts profit target, kicks off early $639 million share buyback

LONDON: Barclays BARC.L raised its key profit target and announced a fresh 500 million pound ($639 million) share buyback on Wednesday, citing strong performance and cost savings delivered ahead of…

Bernice Miles October 22, 2025

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Oberon to acquire WH Ireland’s wealth management business for £1 million

LONDON: Oberon Investments Ltd, a boutique wealth management and corporate broking firm, said on Monday it has agreed to acquire the wealth management division of WH Ireland Ltd for £1…

NNR September 22, 2025

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Fintel Plc reports strong H1 results; Advances strategic shift to software and data model

For the six months ended June 30, 2025, group revenue rose 18.6% to £42.4 million LONDON: Fintel plc (AIM: FNTL), a leading provider of software and support services to the…

NNR September 16, 2025

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Shawbrook Group to acquire ThinCats Group Limited

LONDON: Shawbrook Group plc today announced that an agreement has been signed to acquire ThinCats Group Limited, a leading specialist lender with a strong track record in providing bespoke funding…

Bernice Miles September 2, 2025

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Rathbones Group delivers solid H1 2025 results; Completes IW&I integration

Operating profit holds steady at £107.7 million despite market volatility and migration-related outflows LONDON: Rathbones Group PLC reported solid financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2025, reflecting…

NNR July 30, 2025

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Close Brothers Group to sell Winterflood Securities to Marex Group for £103.9 million in cash

LONDON: Close Brothers Group has agreed to sell its execution services and securities business, Winterflood Securities to Marex Group plc for a consideration amount of approximately £103.9 million in cash. The Transaction…

Ali Mirza July 25, 2025

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Lloyds Banking Group reports higher profits, boosts dividend on strong first half

LONDON: Lloyds Banking Group plc announced increased profits and a higher dividend for the first half of 2025 on Thursday, citing income growth, cost discipline, and robust asset quality. The…

NNR July 24, 2025

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Polar Capital CEO Gavin Rochussen to retire; Iain Evans named successor

LONDON: Polar Capital Holdings plc announced Monday that Chief Executive Officer Gavin Rochussen will retire later this year, ending an eight-year tenure during which the firm’s assets under management more…

NNR June 30, 2025

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Fidelity European Trust and Henderson European Trust agree to £2.1 billion combination

LONDON: Fidelity European Trust PLC (FEV) and Henderson European Trust PLC (HET) announced Thursday they have agreed to combine in a deal that will create the U.K.’s largest closed-ended investment…

Bernice Miles June 19, 2025