Carlyle and Bain Capital battle to buy wealth manager in potential $7bn deal

Private equity groups have been hunting independent wealth management groups for their recurring earnings

Posted on Sunday July 26, 2026

Overpriced UK homes take ‘more than four times longer to sell’, study finds

Pitching too high can disproportionately lengthen the time it takes to agree a sale

Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

What the City needs from the Burnham government

Unlike the 1970s, there is a conversation to be had here

Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

Commerzbank chair calls for talks with UniCredit after takeover battle

Jens Weidmann’s comments signal shift to more conciliatory tone from German lender

Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

Hong Kong stock exchange relaxes listing rules

Global competitiveness drive comes despite bourse being increasingly dominated by Chinese companies

Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

US pauses Iran strikes as Oman pursues Hormuz transit deal

Neither side launches attacks for second consecutive night as mediators seek to avert return to full-blown war

Posted on Sunday July 26, 2026

Gatwick airport apologises after water shortage hits toilets

Many bars and restaurants were also forced to close, although flights were still running during the disruption

Posted on Sunday July 26, 2026

The Exploration Company with SpaceX ambitions aiming for a $2bn valuation

European start-up in talks to raise $300mn for reusable space capsules

Posted on Sunday July 26, 2026

What is the risk of using Chinese open AI models like Kimi K3?

The real problem is not overseas open-source but lack of co-ordination to protect infrastructure in the face of cyber attacks

Posted on Sunday July 26, 2026

‘Violent’ wildfires rage close to French and Spanish cities

About 335,000 evacuated in worsening blazes

Posted on Sunday July 26, 2026