EQT strikes $2bn deal for insurance broker McGill
Acquisition is latest example of private equity investing in insurance sector
Posted on Friday September 04, 2026Lord Somerleyton: ‘I’m offering a £10mn stake in my family’s historic estate’
A part-timeshare, part-investment proposal promises a slice of the ‘Downton Abbey’ life to would-be investors — and a lifeline for a stately home. Reckless risk or inspiring innovation?
Posted on Friday September 04, 2026The $275mn question from Guggenheim’s auditor
KPMG warned the asset manager about weak controls within its business last year
Posted on Friday September 04, 2026Deutsche Bank led $1bn of troubled lending to Hollywood studio landlord
German lender enabled debt-fuelled expansion of Hackman Capital Partners’ property empire
Posted on Friday September 04, 2026A UK bank windfall tax would be a terrible idea
Further penalty would hit one of the key engines of growth in the economy
Posted on Friday September 04, 2026US economy smashes forecast with 162,000 jobs added in August
Figure comes ahead of crucial interest rate decision by Federal Reserve later this month
Posted on Friday September 04, 2026US diesel prices soar to record high
Iran war pushes fuel costs above previous 2022 peak, adding to inflationary pressures ahead of November’s midterm elections
Posted on Friday September 04, 2026Fear not the bond market skinny dippers
Rising yields reflect higher AI-led growth, which means swimming costumes for all
Posted on Friday September 04, 2026Farage to address Reform conference
Rightwing populist party faces allegations of knowingly seeking illegal funding from overseas
Posted on Friday September 04, 2026Volkswagen to slash up to 50,000 jobs in historic restructuring
German carmaker’s shares rise 6 per cent on overhaul that could also lead to plant closures
Posted on Friday September 04, 2026