EQT strikes $2bn deal for insurance broker McGill

Acquisition is latest example of private equity investing in insurance sector

Posted on Friday September 04, 2026

Lord 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, 2026

The $275mn question from Guggenheim’s auditor

KPMG warned the asset manager about weak controls within its business last year

Posted on Friday September 04, 2026

Deutsche 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, 2026

A 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, 2026

US 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, 2026

US 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, 2026

Fear not the bond market skinny dippers

Rising yields reflect higher AI-led growth, which means swimming costumes for all

Posted on Friday September 04, 2026

Farage to address Reform conference

Rightwing populist party faces allegations of knowingly seeking illegal funding from overseas

Posted on Friday September 04, 2026

Volkswagen 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