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British Airways (IAG) eyes a return to pre-covid peak
After a long and laborious climb, British Airways (trading under ticker IAG) finally nears its pre-covid price level. The owner of BA and Iberia rose four sessions in a row to hit intraday peak of 420p. This level is just 10p shy of the multi-year peak recorded on 3 Nov. IAG’s robust advance was driven
Is Pacific peak capital partners / pfit / GPCmax a scam?
A reader has asked: Hi. I recently joined the above group and believed that it is fraudulent in some way / as to why I made reviews on your page ….. the thing is I’m still undecided if a scam or opportunity, as I withdrew slightly more than I put in …. It’s just so
IG Expands Extended Hours Trading to 700+ US Stocks
Spread betting broker IG has increased the amount of US shares available for extended hours trading to over 700. From 23st December 2025, IG clients can trade from 9am to 1am (Monday to Thursday) and 9am to 10pm on Fridays, well beyond standard US market hours. This feature is available on both share dealing and
Why Are the UK So Financially Unsavvy (Statistically Speaking)?
Despite there being a massive push from MPs like Lucy Rigby, stating that Britons are missing out by not investing in UK stocks, and being one of the world’s largest and most developed economies, the UK ranks among the bottom 10 least financially disciplined nations. According to new research from brokerage and forex experts BrokerChooser.
Prediction Markets potential in the UK Matchbook expands to event contracts
Matchbook will launch prediction markets in the UK in January 2026, becoming the first licensed platform to offer a dedicated prediction markets product to British operators. Branded as Matchbook Predictions, the new service is built on the firm’s existing sports betting exchange infrastructure and allows users to trade “Yes” or “No” outcomes on real-world events
Best Finance Books About Money For Investing & Trading Reviewed
As the Investing Insiders book awards have just been announced it reminded me that it was time we updated our own list of the best books about money for investing and trading. No matter your level of experience – whether you’re a beginner or a professional trader – there’s a book about money out there
How to buy SpaceX shares in the IPO from the UK
Recently, it has come to light that SpaceX is exploring the possibility of an IPO in 2026. If an IPO goes ahead, it’s likely to be one of the biggest in history – according to Bloomberg it could value the company at up to $1.5 trillion. Wondering how to buy shares in the SpaceX IPO?
eToro’s ISA pays 4.65% interest and up to 3% cash back on investing
eToro doesn’t have its own ISA, but eToro, the multi-asset trading platform, entered the UK ISA market in March 2023 via a collaboration with online wealth manager Moneyfarm. eToro’s UK clients are able to open a cash or stocks and shares ISA with Moneyfarm via the eToro platform. eToro’s Cash ISA currently pays 4.65% AER
Pound To Euro Forecast – Is Now The Best Time To Buy Euros From Pounds?
The pound-to-euro forecast is an indication of where technical and fundamental analysts think the GBPEUR price may be in the future. You can use these exchange rate forecasts to help you decide if now is the right time to buy Euros, or if you should wait until the price improves. When Is The Best Time
FCA launches Firm Checker to give consumers a clearer defence against financial scams
The Financial Conduct Authority has launched a new online tool, Firm Checker, designed to help consumers quickly verify whether a financial services company is authorised and permitted to offer the products being advertised. The tool aims to provide a simpler, clearer first line of defence for people who are unsure whether they are dealing with
Why the FCA cannot force social media networks to remove scam ads
Lucy Castledine, Director of Consumer Investments, FCA, speaking at the Good Money Guide London Summit in September 2025 said: ” We have no power over these tech companies”. Castledine explained that the regulator reviews around half a million potential financial promotions each year, with about 20,000 adverts from regulated firms taken down or amended and
IG offering 10% cashback on investments up to £200
IG has upgraded its investment cashback promotion for new clients, doubling the reward from £100 to up to £200. The new structure gives investors 10 percent cashback on the commissions and charges they pay when trading through an IG Invest account. The maximum cashback available is now £200, but the eligibility window and all other
Pound To USD Forecast: Is Now a Good Time to Buy US Dollars with Pounds?
The pound-to-US dollar forecast is an indication of where technical and fundamental analysts think the GBPUSD price may be in the future. You can use these exchange rate forecasts to help you decide if now is the right time to buy Dollars, or if you should wait until the price improves. GBPUSD Price 1 Day
CFD Broker Client Trading Loss Risk Warning Statistics
Which trading platforms and brokers have the most profitable customers? All brokers regulated by the FCA that offer derivatives products like CFD trading and financial spread betting must now show what percentage of their clients lose money. In this guide, we compare which trading platforms have the most and least successful clients. Yet again, eToro
What is a Private Pension? Personal Pensions Explained
What is a private pension? A private pension is your investments and savings that you manage yourself for your retirement. The key benefit of saving into a private pension is tax relief. Contributions receive 25% tax relief for those on the basic rate, and they are free from inheritance tax if you start accessing your
IG To Increase Financial Spread Betting Charges
IG, the world’s largest spread betting broker, has announced a series of pricing updates that will take effect on 19 December 2025, affecting UK small-cap share spreads, forex overnight funding charges and spread caps on US equities. The changes mark one of the most significant adjustments to IG’s spread betting cost structure in recent years
CFD Trading Tips & Strategies Explained
If you are thinking of trading CFDs, bout don’t know where to start, we’ve put together this guide which explains the key CFD trading strategies and some CFD trading tips that can help reduce your risk and become more successful as your experience grows. Why do you need a CFD trading strategy? Well, CFD trading
Saxo unveils its 2026 Outrageous Predictions as last year’s wild ideas edge closer to reality
Saxo has released its annual Outrageous Predictions for 2026, the latest instalment in a long-running series of low-probability but high-impact scenarios designed to push debate beyond the consensus. While the forecasts are not Saxo’s house view, they explore the moments when gradual change gives way to sudden shifts. This year’s list spans quantum risk, culture,