Bank of England

Bank of England holds rates at 5.25% after inflation falls

Economics / Markets

Bank of England holds rates at 5.25% after inflation falls

MPC in split decision after inflation unexpectedly fell in August

clock 21 September 2023 • 3 min read
Public satisfaction with Bank of England falls to record low

Economics / Markets

Public satisfaction with Bank of England falls to record low

Only 19% satisfied with the BoE's performance in fighting inflation

clock 19 September 2023 • 1 min read
Answering client questions: With cash at 6%, why invest?

Economics / Markets

Answering client questions: With cash at 6%, why invest?

Is it worth taking the risk in the markets when rates are so high?

clock 08 August 2023 • 4 min read
Nucleus to boost cash returns in response to 'high inflation'

Your profession

Nucleus to boost cash returns in response to 'high inflation'

The revamped cash panel in partnership with Bondsmith goes live today

clock 26 July 2023 • 2 min read
BoE projects £100bn payment from Treasury to cover QE losses

Economics / Markets

BoE projects £100bn payment from Treasury to cover QE losses

Govt needs to pay almost £30bn a year in 2023, 2024 and 2025

clock 03 May 2023 • 2 min read
Bank of England and FCA launch consultation on SM&CR

Regulation

Bank of England and FCA launch consultation on SM&CR

Consultation is a part of the Edinburgh Reforms

clock 30 March 2023 • 2 min read
Bank of England hikes interest rates by 25bps after inflation jump

Economics / Markets

Bank of England hikes interest rates by 25bps after inflation jump

MPC referenced 'large and volatile moves in global financial markets'

clock 23 March 2023 • 4 min read
Schroders to launch UK's first LTAF following FCA approval

Investment

Schroders to launch UK's first LTAF following FCA approval

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has authorised Schroders Capital to launch the first long term asset fund (LTAF).

clock 10 March 2023 • 2 min read
Bank of England warns further rate hikes 'pose material risk'

Economics / Markets

Bank of England warns further rate hikes 'pose material risk'

MPC member Swati Dhingra spoke on the issue

clock 09 March 2023 • 1 min read
Why VCTs should play a bigger role in investors' portfolios in 2023

Investment

Why VCTs should play a bigger role in investors' portfolios in 2023

'A valuable supplement to traditional retirement and pension plans'

clock 20 February 2023 • 4 min read
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