Barclays launches £600 cash switch offer – how does it compare on the high street? Many building societies and banks offer incentives to switch but you must do it in the right way The Independent UK · Oct 5
US Market: Record equity exposure leaves systematic funds exposed to pullback US stocks face downside risks as volatility-control funds and CTAs hold historically high equity exposure after the S&P 500’s rally. A volatility spike could force systematic strategies to sell heavily, potentially amplifying market declines. Concentrated AI-related gains, stretched positioning and upcoming US midterm elections add to concerns over market volatility. The Economic Times · Oct 5
Liberty Energy’s AI Power Push Has Wall Street Divided Liberty Energy shares have fallen below $20 after a costly pivot into AI data center power, with analysts split on valuation until a signed power contract materializes. MarketBeat · Oct 4
Should you split bills 50/50? Or lend friends money? Awkward money questions, answered We ask the experts to tackle the pressing money conundrums you’ve been avoiding … The Guardian - UK · Oct 2
From pay rise chats to saying no to that hen do, can you handle awkward money conversations? Take the quiz to find out Talking about money can be awkward. In fact, one in three of us feel uncomfortable discussing it. Take our quiz to find out how confident you are when it comes to discussing what’s in your bank account ... The Guardian - UK · Oct 2
‘How do you spend your cash?’ Nine money conversations we need to stop avoiding with friends, family and romantic partners When it comes to finances, it’s tempting to keep our cards close to our chest. Here’s how to open up the conversation (you might be surprised where it goes) … The Guardian - UK · Oct 2
Stocks slump as bond market worries bite The FTSE 100 index ended down 177.73 points, or 1.7%. Evening Standard · Oct 1
How to Play Tesla Stock Ahead of Its Hotly Anticipated Roadster Reveal Tesla is gearing up to finally reveal the Roadster. Will the long-awaited EV prove to be a meaningful new catalyst for TSLA stock? Barchart · Sep 30
UK banks are Europe’s biggest coal financiers, report finds Study says UK-based banks provided $8.3bn in coal financing in four years, with Barclays and HSBC leading rise The Guardian - UK · Sep 30
Barclays softens return-to-office plans for UK staff after backlash Bank allows employees to delay being in workplace at least three days a week until 2027, if permission granted The Guardian - UK · Sep 29
A $150 Billion Reason Why Nvidia Stock Is Up Today Nvidia stock gains on a bullish Barclays’ research note. Here’s how high it believes NVDA shares could fly in 2026. Barchart · Sep 28
Human skills, AI thrills: the initiative guiding young people into a radically changing job market With the world of work set to be transformed by AI, a new initiative from Barclays and supported by Atlassian Williams F1 Team is helping the next generation join the fast lane The Guardian - UK · Sep 25
Scottish Government urged to take 'immediate action' to end Israeli-linked contracts THE Scottish Greens are urging the Scottish Government to take "immediate action" to end public contracts for companies with links to… The National (Scotland) · Sep 24
Antony Jenkins ran one of the world’s biggest banks. He knows how to solve those legacy tech nightmares (and launched a start-up to prove it) Jenkins spent 30 years in what might now be described as “legacy banking” before leaving Barclays in 2015. Fortune · Sep 24
The Guardian - UK · Sep 24 Pay week diaries: three people share their money management strategies As soon as your salary comes in, it’s on the move. How you harness this financially energetic period can seriously impact your money confidence, as three workers reveal
The Guardian - UK · Sep 24 From boomer frugality to gen Z fintech: my week of intergenerational finance hacks In a quest to grow her money confidence, one intrepid journalist looks to her seniors and juniors for inspiration
Euronews · Sep 24 Britain's largest banks make first interbank transactions using tokenised deposits Britain's largest banks have completed what the industry describes as the first transactions anywhere using tokenised deposits to move money between one another, a milestone for a blockchain-based form of bank money that the Bank of England favours over privately issued stablecoins.
Fortune · Sep 22 Barclays staffers are demanding more money to return to the office—they want compensation for the $410 weekly cost of childcare and commuting Barclays is bumping up RTO to three days a week, so unionized staffers are asking for a one-time payment, childcare vouchers, and travel allowances.
Barchart · Sep 18 Tower Semiconductor Just Scored a New Bullish Rating. What to Know. Barclays initiates coverage on Tower Semiconductor stock with an "Overweight" rating. Here’s why analyst Simon Coles is bullish on TSEM shares.
International Business Times UK · Sep 17 Barclays Return-To-Office Revolt Grows as Staff Demand Commute Cash and 40-Minute Exemption Thousands of Barclays staff are challenging new office rules, seeking commute payments and exemptions for journeys over 40 minutes or 35 miles.
The Economic Times · Sep 17 BofA hires Goldman's Srijith Nair to lead Asia ex-China financial institutions banking Bank of America has hired Srijith Nair from Goldman Sachs for key Asia roles. Nair will lead financial institutions group investment banking and insurance in the region. He brings nearly twenty years of extensive investment banking experience to his new position. This strategic hire aims to strengthen Bank of America's…
The Guardian - UK · Sep 17 Thousands of Barclays staff revolt over return-to-office mandate Union calls for payouts to help cover travel costs and exemption for those living more than 40 minutes away
The Economic Times · Sep 17 India supplies Wall Street with CEOs but has a shortage at home India’s biggest private banks are finding it increasingly difficult to identify executives with the breadth of experience needed to lead large, complex institutions. HDFC Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank’s CEO searches have highlighted a surprisingly narrow talent pool, as regulatory requirements, limited succession pipelines and competing financial sectors constrain potential…
The National (Scotland) · Sep 16 Oxfam presses SNP over Scotland’s Israel boycott ahead of Holyrood vote OXFAM has called on Scottish ministers to explain how they are preventing public money from supporting companies linked to serious violations of…
The National (Scotland) · Sep 14 Greens to force vote to close ‘loopholes’ in Scottish Government Israel boycott THE Scottish Greens will use an opposition debate at Holyrood this week to force a vote on strengthening the Scottish Government’s boycott of…