Commentary
For the UK to succeed in the 21st century, we must adapt to global markets
The UK’s public markets remain a vital engine for economic growth
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If Nikhil Rathi wants to stay CEO, he needs to sort out the FCA’s ballooning headcount
The watchdog must not extend its new growth focus to its own spiralling staff numbers
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Accounting firm spurns private equity as rare IPO tests UK market appetite
MHA said there have been few successful IPOs in its sector. It’s hoping to change that
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Why the London Stock Exchange must go 24/5
The City has to compete with extended trading hours as Nasdaq’s move to 24/5 trading sets a new standard
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BlackRock’s Panama ports deal shows Trump is the real king of M&A
The US president is now the most important driver of the deals that happen — and the deals that don’t
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Will the Big Four reshape US law?
KPMG’s recent US legal launch could be the start of a wave of change
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Schroders and Aberdeen are sticking by their investment management arms — for now
Breaking up is hard to do
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BP’s U-turn shows we must rethink investor stewardship
The primary driver of good stewardship should be market forces, not regulation
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Can Europe’s markets compete again?
Reform might be simpler than we think
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Don’t write off the big banks as they take on startups at their own game
The ‘lumbering giants’ have improved their core services to fend off their smaller rivals
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Private markets and competition for IPOs mean no respite for AIM’s woes
London’s junior exchange is facing a double threat that Pisces won’t ward off
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Trump is obsessed with crypto. But the UK can still lead the way on tokenisation
The City can take the lead in tokenising securities while his attention is elsewhere
What the City must do to thrive under Trump 2.0
The ‘special relationship’ between the UK and US is under threat. But the City has a unique opportunity to preserve its position as a global financial services hub
Trump attack on DEI programmes should prompt robust City rethink
UK firms should change their failing approach to diversity, but not their overall aims
If Jane Fraser’s investment bank overhaul is a disaster, why is Citi doing so well?
The Wall Street bank’s fourth quarter results suggest the Citi CEO’s plan is succeeding
What Daniel Pinto’s exit means for Jamie Dimon’s succession plans at JPMorgan
Pinto’s departure is certainly less of a surprise than the exit of Viswas Raghavan
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Small funds are a big problem if we are to revive London flotations
The asset managers that help most of the companies that list in the UK are struggling
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How will the City fare in 2025? You’d better ask Donald Trump
Whether London booms or busts this year will depend on what he does in office
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Financial regulators should be wary of private credit
Regulators need to ensure a level playing field between banks and private credit
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Will bitcoin hit $150,000 in 2025? If so it won’t just be down to Trump
Increased interest from professional investors and a more favourable regulatory framework are also positive signs for bitcoin
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