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Today’s Commentary on Theresa May’s Speech

17th January 2017
This afternoon reports indicate Theresa May, in her speech regarding Brexit negotiations, says the UK “cannot possibly” remain part of the European single market. In addition, the PM has stated that parliament will also get to vote on the final agreement with the EU. Following the speech, Finance Monthly has heard commentary from the below […]
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UK Inflation Hits 30-month High

17th January 2017
UK consumer price inflation rose by more than expected to 1.6% in December, from 1.2% in November. Consensus forecasts had pointed to a smaller increase to 1.4%. This is the highest rate since July 2014. The market reaction to the figures was muted, with both the FTSE and the pound largely unaffected. The main contributors […]
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British American Tobacco $49 Billion Takover of Reynolds American

17th January 2017
Reynolds American Inc. has reached an agreement with British American Tobacco p.l.c. for a $49 billion takeover that would create the world’s largest publicly traded tobacco business. The takeover agreement is currently subject to a $1 billion breakup fee. This merger brings together some of the world’s best-known tobacco brands, from Lucky Strike and Rothmans, […]
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May’s Brexit Plan & Upcoming EU Speech

17th January 2017
Set to present the UK’s plans for the EU exit today, British Prime Minister Theresa May has ruled out any “half-in, half-out” situation, stating that the UK’s 12 point plan aims to not leave the nation with a sort of “partial membership,” but to build a "new and equal partnership" with the EU. Within the 12 […]
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Where Would We Be If Brexit Hadn’t Happened?

17th January 2017
The United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European Union (EU) had a seismic impact on the global financial markets, and the geopolitics that sustain them. But what if the so-called Brexit referendum had a different result, and Britons voted to remain in the Single Market? Would we be any better off today? This week Finance […]
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Your Thoughts: UK Business Confidence Spike

16th January 2017
After the New Year, the UK pound and FTSE 100 made significant progress, and according to reports, UK business confidence is at its highest in 15 months, eluding Brexit doomsday predictions. BDO’s Optimism Index, which indicates how firms expect their order books to develop in the coming six months, increased from 98.0 to 102.2 in […]
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Two-thirds of consumers would prefer to deal with a single provider for insurance products

12th January 2017
Insurance services represent an opportunity for banks to improve customer experience and increase customer loyalty. Consumers have an average of four different insurance products split across three providers, with 63 percent saying they would prefer to deal with a single provider, according to a new survey by Collinson Group. Following the rise of price comparison […]
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FTSE 100 extends winning streak to 11 days

11th January 2017
The FTSE 100 yesterday rose for an eleventh consecutive trading day, making this the joint longest winning streak the index has ever produced. The index has risen for 11 trading days in a row on three other occasions, so if the rally continues today, it will be the longest winning run since the index started 33 years […]
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UK SMEs Lukewarm about 2017 Prospects

11th January 2017
Almost three in every five (57%) SME business owners say that they do not feel confident about the UK’s economic outlook for 2017, according to the Close Brothers Business Barometer. The quarterly survey questions over 900 UK SME owners and senior management across a range of sectors and regions. Firms at the smaller end of […]
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Six New Year Resolutions for a Smarter Startup

10th January 2017
The infamous year 2016 is now behind us and we all have a fresh start moving into the new year - one which could perhaps be one of the most unpredictable since the market crash in 2008. Low confidence and an anxious approach to ambition could stunt the growth of startups, so here are my […]
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2017 World Economic Forum to Address Global Leadership Priorities & More

10th January 2017
Swiss Alpine resort, Davos, is set to see another flock of economy specialists worldwide meet for the World Economic Forum 2017 beginning 17th January, which will be covering in-depth globalization, the US election, big data, and leadership priorities for the year. The year’s WEForum is titled "Responsive and Responsible Leadership,” stating that “more than ever, […]
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Taxpayer Stake in Lloyds Cut & Potential IPOs in 2017

9th January 2017
Nicholas Hyett, Equity Analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown 2016 was the quietest year for initial public offerings (IPOs) in the UK since 2009. The uncertainty following the result of the EU referendum stalled a number of planned IPOs and the US also saw the number of companies going public falling to 7 year lows. Low interest […]
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