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Lending
Lending to investment trusts: looking across, not up
Over the past year, I’ve had several conversations with London-listed investment trusts that have one thing in common: they’re reassessing their banking relationships.
Not because the underlying portfolios are weak. Quite the opposite. Many are backed by transparent, mark-to-market portfolios of listed assets with strong diversification and liquidity characteristics. But as larger banks rebalance their balance sheets and refocus their strategies, smaller and mid-sized trusts can find themselves deprioritised.
Business Banking
What business leaders need from their bank in 2026 – and how we’re responding
From our conversations with SMEs and mid-sized businesses across the UK, one thing is clear: traditional business banking still creates too much friction. Too many silos? Too many processes. Too much time spent managing money rather than using it to grow the business.
Personal Savings
New year, new you: 10 simple savings habits to transform your finances in 2026
If “save more money” is on your resolutions list again this year, you’re not alone. The good news is – you don’t need a total life overhaul. Implementing just a couple of new habits, can make saving feel like a breeze.
Industry news
What the Autumn Budget means for UK real estate and development: in conversation with Lord Philip Hammond
What does the Autumn Budget 2025 mean for UK real estate and development? Lord Philip Hammond shares his views on sector stability, financing conditions, planning barriers and new tax considerations for developers, owners and investors.
Industry news
What the Autumn Budget means for hospitality and retail: in conversation with Lord Philip Hammond
Explore how the Autumn Budget 2025 affects hospitality, retail and service-led businesses. Lord Philip Hammond shares sector insights, and we offer practical recommendations for operators, owners and investors navigating rising costs and shifting demand.