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Ten key points for 2026's financial markets

International Personal Finance agrees £543m takeover by US firm

News from The City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Consumer loans company International Personal Finance has…

Old Moore's Almanac predictions for 2026 - royal baby to financial crash

Numerous books and manuscripts have been claimed responsible for predicting and foretelling of world events that are yet to have happened. While many of these predictions turn out to be farces, one mediaeval manuscript has gained traction amongst…

Looking to improve your finances in 2026? Do these five things

The arrival of a new year often sparks renewed motivation for personal goals, from healthier eating to home decluttering. Significantly, many resolutions centre on key financial objectives: tackling credit card debt, saving for a new house, or…

International Personal Finance agrees £543m takeover by US firm

Consumer loans company International Personal Finance has agreed to a £543 million takeover by US finance firm BasePoint Capital in a move ending nearly two decades as a London-listed firm. The deal comes after months of talks between the…

How To Make Financial Resolutions That Actually Work In 2026 And Beyond

The most popular financial resolution Americans made for 2025, included saving more money (43%) and paying down debt (37%), and spending less (31%), recent survey found. Craft a mix of resolutions focused on short and long term goals, like paying…

Cryptocurrency slump erases 2025 financial gains and Trump-inspired optimism

As 2025 comes to a close, Donald Trump's favorable approach to cryptocurrency has not proven to be enough to sustain the industry's gains, once the source of market-wide optimism and enthusiasm. The last few months of the year have seen $1tn in…

Find inspiration for achieving your financial resolutions and money goals in 2026

The start of a new year usually brings new motivation to achieve goals like eating healthier or finally cleaning your basement. Many resolutions also focus on financial goals, such as paying off credit card debt, saving for a new house, or simply…

Wereldhave sells Sterrenburg in Dordrecht, successfully completes Ville2 acquisition and secures new long-term financing

Wereldhave announces the sale of Full Service Center Sterrenburg in Dordrecht (The Netherlands), the successful completion of the acquisition of Ville2 in Charleroi (Belgium) and new long-term financing for Wereldhave Belgium. These transactions…

Nearly half of Americans believe their financial security is getting worse, poll finds

Twice as many Americans believe their financial security is getting worse than better, according to an exclusive new poll conducted for the Guardian, and they are increasingly blaming the White House. The poll, conducted by Harris, will be a…

Financial groups favor leadership continuity amid regulatory governance push

Major financial groups' year-end CEO appointments at their subsidiaries are widely viewed as prioritizing continuity over bold reshuffles, despite broad-based organizational overhauls that have included the creation and expansion of teams focused…

BlackRock BUIDL Pays $100M in Dividends, Showing Tokenized Finance at Scale

BlackRock's first tokenized money market fund has paid out $100 million in cumulative dividends since its launch, highlighting the growing real-world use of tokenized securities amid rising institutional adoption. The milestone for the BlackRock…

Find inspiration for achieving your financial resolutions and money goals in 2026

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Jill On Money: Financial resolutions for 2026

As we look ahead to the New Year, nearly half of Americans say they are feeling financially pressured. Forty-eight percent say they are more stressed at the end of this year than they were at the start of the year. That's up from 43% last year…

Debt Consolidation Loans: Simplify Your Finances Today

Managing multiple debts can be overwhelming, with different interest rates, due dates, and payment schedules. After extensive research into debt consolidation options, we've curated our top picks to streamline your finances. Among these selections…