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UK retail investors cutting US exposure, buying bonds
13% of UK investors plan to increase their bonds exposure while 8% are considering reducing their exposure to US equities
Five countries reshaping the digital asset landscape
As crypto markets reawaken in 2025, we are seeing a geopolitical shift. There's a global sprint for digital asset dominance
Why investors should pay closer attention to video gaming stocks
The video gaming sector looks very hot in 2025: we look at some of the dynamics driving share price gains in the likes of Nintendo and Sony.
Bitcoin vs Gold: Which is winning with younger investors?
Under 45 investors are leaning heavily into Bitcoin as confidence in traditional currencies continues to evaporate.
Can real estate investment be tokenized?
Can retail investors access real estate with tokens? We talk to Bart de Bruijn of EstateX about this highly innovative area of the market.
Swiss financial services a ‘no go’ area for Saudi sovereign fund
Large foreign investors say they are shying away from Swiss financial services investments following the 2023 Credit Suisse debacle.
Opinion: The US government faces a $36 trillion question
Jason Hsu, founder and CIO of fund manager Rayliant Global Advisors, asks some hard questions about US national debt.
UK ‘golden visa’ plans too little, too late, say wealth managers
The UK is weighing a visa scheme that would grant residency to individuals who commit substantial capital to high-growth sectors.
Middle East governments creating strong green bond momentum
Despite a global contraction in volumes, green bonds remain the credible route for investors seeking transparency and regulatory alignment.
Beyond Extinction: Where next for global automakers?
The game is still on for legacy automakers, who possess a wealth of heritage and design DNA to build upon.
Growth in global stock market capitalisation is slowing, says PwC
China's stockmarket overtook Saudi Arabia to occupy second place, while the overall market cap growth in tech has slowed considerably.
The Automotive Industry’s extinction level event
Investment strategist Henrik Mikkelsen takes a look at the existential threat facing the European auto manufacturing sector.
The top 6 questions Pro Investors are asking AI
What are professional investors asking AI about during the current market turbulence and how will that define Wall Street in the future?
Mumbai and Tokyo are driving the global IPO market
PwC says the pipeline of companies wanting to IPO continues to grow with increased activity dependent on the macroeconomic environment.
Is socially responsible investing back on investors’ radars?
Despite recent uncertainties, new research from Cambridge Advance Online reveals a sharp rise in interest in ESG investment opportunities.
What should investors be doing in a crashing stock market?
Several experts gave us their take on the markets and what investors should be thinking about as global equities crash.
Markets brace for world’s response to Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs
Trump has set out his stall in terms of the new tariffs regime, but traders will want to know how the rest of the world will respond.
Will it be back to the future for the UK ISA market in Spring Statement?
Any narrowing of the range of investments that can be held in ISAs in the Spring Statement could be bad news for the investing public.
Why I’m closing my Saxo Stocks & Shares ISA
Enough is enough - our editor explains why he's closing his Saxo Stocks & Shares ISA account this month and going elsewhere.
Activist investor campaigns on the rise in City of London
Reflecting a pattern seen in the US. more hedge funds are coming to London to target listed companies and investment trusts.