The refer a friend perks DIY investing platforms and apps offer

Fancy a free £200 share, no fees for a year, or £100 for telling a friend? The perks DIY investing platforms and apps are offering  DIY investment platforms have soared in popularity during the pandemic  Platforms and trading apps are looking to grow their customer base further  These include refer a friend schemes which offer … Read more

Crispin Odey’s hedge fund firm bucks green investing trend

Crispin Odey’s hedge fund firm bucks green investing trend by backing a Norwegian oil company – and betting against renewable energy stock By Emma Dunkley, Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 21:51 BST, 5 June 2021 | Updated: 23:08 BST, 5 June 2021 Crispin Odey’s hedge fund firm has bucked the green investing trend by backing … Read more

Uphold wants to make crypto and metal investing so easy we can make purchases with a simple swipe 

While investing in cryptocurrency has undoubtedly become more mainstream, it hasn’t been possible to use it to pay for everyday goods and services in the same way you would a debit card. Silicon Valley-based crypto platform Uphold is trying to change that. The firm says it is revolutionising the way in which consumers shop, through the introduction … Read more

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson says investing in teacher training is ‘crucial’

Investing in the next generation of teachers is ‘crucial’ to the Government’s long-term recovery plans, and central to closing the attainment gap between children, the Education Secretary said. But the leader of a teaching union has accused the secretary of state of failing to address ‘many serious issues’ affecting teachers’ morale and working conditions, while … Read more

Wetherspoon to create 2,000 jobs investing in new and existing pubs

Wetherspoon to invest £145m in new and existing pubs creating 2,000 jobs – but only if lockdown is lifted as planned By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 22:14 BST, 30 March 2021 | Updated: 22:14 BST, 30 March 2021 Pub chain Wetherspoon is set to open 18 new outlets across Britain as part … Read more

Investing platform AJ Bell says it will top revenue expectations by at least £6m

Investing platform AJ Bell says it will top revenue expectations by at least £6m as customer numbers continue rising AJ Bell said its customer acquisition numbers had continued to grow strongly  Baroness Helena Morrissey is due to become AJ Bell’s new chairman in 2022 Last year, the firm’s revenues rose by 21% while its pre-tax profits … Read more

Interactive Investor snaps up personal investing accounts from Equiniti

Investment platform Interactive Investor snaps-up 50,000 personal investing accounts from Equiniti in £49m deal II has bought Equiniti’s share dealing, ISA and SIPP accounts for £48.5m Sale and migration of around 50,000 customers set to complete this summer  If customers find that after six months they would have paid less with Equiniti, Interactive Investor will refund … Read more

Baillie Gifford Managed Fund’s Iain McCombie on the Investing Show

A simple mix of shares, bonds and cash doubled investors’ money in five years: Baillie Gifford Managed Fund manager on the INVESTING SHOW By This Is Money Published: 14:31 GMT, 5 March 2021 | Updated: 14:31 GMT, 5 March 2021 Is a simple portfolio made up largely of shares and balanced out by some bonds … Read more

Investing in tech could give UK economy a £232bn boost, says report

Digital technology investment could boost the economy by £232bn over the next 20 years, reseacrh finds Tech investment in health and social care alone could add £33bn to UK GDP  Starting investment early could add £74billion to Britain’s economy by 2025 Covid-19 has accelerated flexible working and the delivery of digital services By Harry Wise … Read more

Why do people give up on investing? Wild markets, losses and jargon

Why do a fifth of savers quit investing? Wild markets, financial losses and jargon blamed by those who give up Some 55% of savers are not confident about understanding jargon  Market volatility and underperforming investments deter savers A third of people have tried investing and stuck with it  Making mistakes is inevitable, but you can … Read more