July 2025

We’ve been keeping an eye on some significant financial news from the world of sport, which offers a fascinating insight into the current landscape of large-scale asset valuation. A major player, the owner of substantial stakes in iconic competitions like the Six Nations Rugby and Premiership Rugby, along with top-tier football leagues in France (Ligue […]

We’ve been keeping an eye on some interesting news from the world of financial technology recently.You might be familiar with Wise, the popular money-transfer service. Well, it appears one of Wise’s co-founders is making headlines by challenging some very influential corporate voting advisory firms. These are the firms that guide large institutional investors on how

The UK inflation rate has unexpectedly risen to 3.6% in June 2025, marking the highest level since January 2024. The increase, driven by rising costs in food, clothing, and transport, is sparking concern across households and businesses alike.Despite previous forecasts expecting inflation to hold steady at 3.4%, the latest figures released by the Office for

The ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) has released its latest annual Report on Regulation, outlining the key regulatory priorities for the year ahead. The report reflects an evolving landscape shaped by global uncertainty, growing demands for transparency, and the increasing importance of sustainability reporting.The Regulatory Board—responsible for overseeing ACCA’s regulatory systems—has reaffirmed its commitment

Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ earlier plans to save billions in welfare costs have largely unravelled, following government U-turns — most notably on the Winter Fuel Allowance. This has significantly reduced the £10bn fiscal buffer originally intended to safeguard the UK’s public finances. With the Autumn Budget approaching, the Chancellor now faces five main options to get