FCA ends private equity consolidation probe with no action
The Financial Conduct Authority concludes its investigation into private equity-backed advice firms without enforcement action. Discover the details and regulatory implications.
The Financial Conduct Authority concludes its investigation into private equity-backed advice firms without enforcement action. Discover the details and regulatory implications.
Spire Healthcare, the UK's largest private hospital group, has set a 20 January deadline for suitors to express takeover interest. Learn about the shareholder pressure and potential sale.
UK law firms brace for a major anti-money laundering overhaul as the FCA takes over regulation. Sharper penalties and stricter scrutiny aim to clean up the UK's £100bn dirty money reputation ahead of a 2027 FATF review.
The highest-earning partner at magic circle law firm Clifford Chance was paid over £7m last year, new filings show. Explore the firm's financial performance and partner pay structure.
Private equity giant CVC Capital Partners is finalising external investment for its $14bn Global Sport Group, paving the way for major new sports acquisitions in 2026. Read the exclusive details.
Magic Circle law firm Linklaters reports a £115m surge in employee costs, highlighting fierce competition for top legal talent and rising salaries across the UK sector.
US private equity, including backers of the New England Patriots, invests $500m in Mexico's Club América and the iconic Azteca Stadium ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Discover the details of this major football deal.
While free calls to Santa from payphones are a festive perk, they highlight the essential role of free public goods for vulnerable groups, from transport to libraries. Discover why their value extends far beyond revenue.
A new report identifies 11 portfolio companies owned by major private equity firms as non-compliant with UK mandatory climate-related financial disclosures. Discover the firms involved and the regulatory implications.
HSBC has recruited former Citi veteran Ida Liu to head its global private banking division, aiming to strengthen its wealth management services for ultra-high-net-worth clients.
Analysis reveals why the once-dominant US law firm Cadwalader turned to Hogan Lovells for a pivotal London merger, reshaping its City strategy. Discover the key drivers and future implications.
Historic London stockbroker First Equity targets Northwest UK growth with a new Liverpool base, revealed at a charity lunch. The firm is also the recognised broker for Everton Football Club share auctions.
A UK private detective reveals four shocking cases, from secret families to benefit fraud, exposing the hidden lives people lead. Read his astonishing stories here.
London's Harley Street Health Centre celebrates 27 years, offering transparent pricing, rapid test results, and affordable private GP care. Discover their patient-first approach.
Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft plan a mega-merger to create a £2.7bn legal giant. Discover the details and what it means for the global legal market.
Harper Fox Partners, the recruitment firm founded by Apprentice finalist Scarlett Allen-Horton and backed by Lord Alan Sugar, has reported negative equity of over £30k. Discover the financial details and what it means for the business.
An investigation reveals UK-registered companies recruited Colombian fighters for Sudan's RSF, prompting US sanctions. Explore the complex global security web.
UK actors vote 99% to refuse digital scans over AI fears. Equity union warns of industrial action unless producers agree to stronger protections. Read the latest.
UK actors' union Equity votes overwhelmingly to refuse AI digital scanning, a landmark pushback against the use of artificial intelligence in the creative industries. Read the full story.
Equity union members vote 99% to refuse digital scanning, threatening industrial action over AI protections. A major moment for the UK's creative industries. Read the full story.
Equity union members have voted overwhelmingly to refuse digital scanning, demanding AI protections. This could have major implications for the UK's film and TV industry.
US law firm Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher promotes a record 13 lawyers to partner in its London office, marking its largest City promotion round ever. Discover the key figures and strategic focus.
Private equity giant Permira, advised by ex-PA Consulting CEO Alan Middleton, vies for Interpath Advisory in a deal potentially worth £900m. Learn about the bidders and the firm's key roles.
Britain's two largest roadside recovery firms, the AA and RAC, are both pursuing major financial moves. Their private equity owners are exploring £5bn sales or stock market flotations in London. Read the full analysis.
Providence Equity Partners has appointed Jefferies and The Raine Group to oversee the sale of CloserStill Media, a major UK events business, in a deal expected to exceed £1bn. Read the full story.
Drag queen and environmentalist Pattie Gonia completes a 100-mile solo trek in full drag, raising over $1 million for charities making the outdoors more inclusive. Read her inspiring story.
Private equity giant Bridgepoint is exploring a takeover bid for London-listed Advanced Medical Solutions Group, valuing the surgical products maker at around £550m. Read the latest.
Investors have pulled over £10bn in six months, with UK-focused funds hardest hit. Analysts warn of prolonged market instability and rising gilt yields. Read the full analysis.
A wave of new rules from the FCA, SEC, and ESMA is set to transform private equity and venture capital by 2026. Discover the key changes and how firms must prepare now.
Beauty tech start-up yuv, which secured a record Dragons' Den investment, has completed an £8.9m Series A round led by Nineyards Equity to fund UK and US expansion.