Andrew Bailey, FSB Chair and Bank of England Governor, called on the G20 to harden and accelerate global policy on non-bank finance and stablecoins. The FSB will retool surveillance to address risks faster, prioritising the rapidly growing role of stablecoins in payments and settlement, which some predict could exceed US$2 trillion by 2028. Bailey warned that many jurisdictions have not finalised frameworks for global stablecoins, creating regulatory arbitrage gaps that allow shocks to propagate. Andrew Bailey, chair of the Financial Stability Board (FSB) and Bank of England Governor, set a clear path to harden and accelerate the global policy response…
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Image source: Getty Images Aviva (LSE: AV.) shares have been on a tear lately, and are now trading at levels not seen in over 15 years. When I first bought the stock five years ago, I certainly did not envisage such an explosive price move. Like many other investors, my primary reason for buying Aviva was for its passive income-generating potential. With this in mind, just how much could £20,000 invested in the stock be worth in 15 years’ time? Realistic scenario Most investors assume dividend compounding happens automatically, but that is a simplification. If I invest a lump sum…
Image source: Getty Images Finding value in FTSE shares this October isn’t easy, but a few names still stand out. I’ve been scanning the index for companies trading on low valuation metrics, particularly those with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio below 10 — a strong signal that earnings are growing faster than the share price. And right now, three companies in particular seem worthy of a closer look. 3i Group Private equity and infrastructure specialist 3i Group (LSE: III) is one of the FTSE 100’s most intriguing performers this year. The firm’s largest holding, Action, is a discount retail chain that’s…
Image source: Getty Images Only a handful of FTSE 100 shares currently offer a dividend yield north of 7%. Several of them are already part of my passive income portfolio, but I’m always keen to boost my average yield further. One stock I’ve been keeping an eye on is M&G (LSE: MNG) — a steady dividend payer that could add some extra firepower to a long-term income strategy. A high-yielding asset manager Founded in 1931, M&G’s a leading savings and investment company that manages assets for both retail and institutional clients. It’s best known for its Prudential heritage and operates…
Image source: Getty Images “There’s only one Warren Buffett…” You can almost hear it echoing around a stadium full of fund managers waving Berkshire Hathaway annual reports. Or is that just me? Probably. According to financial media, though, there are loads of them. There’s the Warren Buffett of Britain (Terry Smith), the Warren Buffett of India (the late Rakesh Jhunjhunwala), and China’s Warren Buffett (Li Lu). The list goes on. If there’s one value investor who truly earns the comparison, it’s probably the last of these, Li Lu. Not just due to his amazing investing record, but because of his…
Image source: Getty Images The London Stock Exchange Group (LSE:LSEG) share price has punished investors over the past 12 months. The stock, which had surged in the first half of the year on the back of optimism about the Microsoft tie-up, is now trading 1% lower than it was five years ago — during the pandemic. That’s clearly not a good statistic for investors who’ve held the stock for a considerable period of time. However, data appears to be on their side, and the side of potential investors. The stock now looks meaningfully cheaper than it has done in some…
Image source: Getty Images Are you worried about the future of the State Pension and your standard of living in retirement? If so, you’re not alone. The fear of not having enough money later on is driving me, like millions of other investors, to lean heavily into share investing. My view is that everyone should consider taking action to safeguard their financial health for later on. Here’s why. Pension pressure Britain’s benefits system is under stain as the country struggles with its enormous and growing public debt. With the country’s elderly population rising sharply too, the future of the State…
Representational image. Credit: Canva The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change has taken a major step toward strengthening India’s climate action framework by officially notifying the operationalization of the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme, 2023. The announcement was made through The Gazette of India on October 8, 2025, under notification number G.S.R. 739 (E). This marks a significant development in India’s journey to establish a robust market-based mechanism aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions across key industrial sectors. The new notification finalizes the process for issuing Carbon Credit Certificates to industries that fall under the purview of the Energy Conservation…
Image source: Getty Images Premium content from Motley Fool Share Advisor UK Investors following the Fire style are accepting higher risk with the goal of attaining higher returns over time. So this approach requires a higher risk tolerance, and the willingness to accept significant volatility in share prices. In October 2019, we also expanded the range of our Fire shares to also include potential recommendations from the US stock market, which tends to include a better variety of “growth” stocks. We suggest that investors that primarily buy Fire shares should be particularly mindful of diversification in their portfolios. With sufficient…
Image source: Getty Images Starting a portfolio from scratch can be daunting. Many new investors will be drawn towards big names on the FTSE 100 that they’ve heard of. However, for those of us looking to beat the market and limit losses, the best way to invest is with a data-driven approach. This often means cutting out all the noise and focusing on valuation metrics and the earnings forecasts. With that in mind, let’s take a closer look at some stocks. My favourites P/E Year 1P/E Year 2P/E Year 3Div/cash adjusted PEGAverage share price targetHikma (LSE:HIK)121090.8+35%Jet2 6.76.25.70.2+41London Stock Exchange Group2220182.2+39%Melrose1613101+5%…