Millions of people have five-figure sums sitting in cash, in spite of inflation’s corrosive effects
Rise in foreign takeovers and shortage of IPOs reduce pool that investors can select from
As investors take a harder look at the razzle dazzle of tech shares, there is more of a case to buy British
Changes to disclosure rules on share buybacks would make a big difference to returns
Bunzl is among the companies deemed unglamorous that deliver steady, stable and outperforming returns
An ageing, shrinking population will add to pressure on wages and pensions — but there are opportunities
Infrastructure and building-related stocks advance on hopes Labour policies will spur growth
Share certificates, company reports on paper and annual general meetings have distinct advantages
FTSE 100 group resumes dividend for first time in five years
New York, Toronto and Sydney overtake UK capital as companies seek higher valuations and deeper liquidity
Labour must now capitalise on the country’s stability dividend
Lower average profitability explains much of why UK companies are lower-valued than their US peers
Fund managers including BlackRock, Allianz and Ruffer are betting political stability will boost London market
AJ Bell and Hargreaves Lansdown say too much choice is deterring people from using the savings products
Market insouciance to electoral result is the greatest form of flattery for Starmer
Keir Starmer’s party has promised to deliver 1.5mn new homes over five years
Calm in Britain’s financial markets following Labour victory contrasts with turmoil elsewhere in Europe
Special measures will be needed if London’s renaissance is to include a revival of smaller stocks
Dual-class struggles
Fintech’s chief says he has had positive discussions with Conservative and Labour parties ahead of possible listing
UK fintech to step up investment in payments infrastructure as it battles for customers
Steven Fine says London’s listings market showing ‘tentative’ signs of recovery
ESG concerns may undermine support for potential blockbuster flotation
New listings could shore up the positive mood in the City
Managers scale back or ditch bets against London-listed stocks after M&A activity drives sharp share price rises
