Shein seeks $27bn valuation from Hong Kong IPO

Market capitalisation is nearly three quarters below its peak after fast-fashion retailer’s attempts to list in New York and London failed

Posted on Monday August 24, 2026

Saudi Arabia holds talks over state-backed war insurance as costs jump

Insurers have raised prices or restricted coverage for ships and other firms in the region owing to Iran conflict and Houthi attacks

Posted on Monday August 24, 2026

A ‘democratised’ financial crisis is still a crisis

Private credit’s insurance boom could have hidden costs

Posted on Monday August 24, 2026

UBS concern over private markets push by manager of $1bn sustainable finance fund

Ties between Swiss bank and Record soured but UK partner remains as manager, according to insiders

Posted on Monday August 24, 2026

Germany must ditch doubts over private capital, says investment tsar

Martin Blessing says foreign investors face sceptical public authorities

Posted on Monday August 24, 2026

AI is coming for your glasses

Big Tech thinks wearables are the gateway to artificial intelligence. Critics call it cringe stalkerware

Posted on Monday August 24, 2026

A ‘democratised’ financial crisis is still a crisis

Private credit’s insurance boom could have hidden costs

Posted on Monday August 24, 2026

UK statistics agency turns to AI to cut costs and improve data

ONS says technology will help save thousands of hours a year as it seeks to strengthen core output

Posted on Monday August 24, 2026

US widens AI-driven investment gap with Europe

The bloc struggles to keep up with US spending on high-tech equipment and facilities

Posted on Monday August 24, 2026

Burnham to pledge support for long-range missile construction in Ukraine

UK prime minister will shrug off warnings from Russia in first overseas visit

Posted on Sunday August 23, 2026