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The student yearbook for St Ignatius’ College Riverview’s class of 2003 shows Oliver Curtis as a smiling, spiky-haired teenager, all set to take his first big steps into adulthood.’Oli has maintained a balanced lifestyle during his final two years at the college and will long be remembered for introducing the “mullet” to Riverview,’ two of his friends wrote.John Hartman’s portrait in the same book captures an athletic star debater who excelled at cricket, rugby and beach sprinting, as well as running Riverview’s guest speaker’s forum, the Hot Potato Shop.’John has an unusual relationship with his teachers as he often assumes…

Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the Pensions industry myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox.Top pension funds are stepping back from competing head-on with private equity groups to buy up companies, instead opting to invest alongside them to secure access to the best deals.Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) and the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (Omers) are scaling back the proportion of their funds exposed to directly owned private companies, while Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan has said it is eyeing more strategic partnerships.A tough period for exiting investments over the past two years…

Hull-based commercial property developer Wykeland Group has appointed experienced estates leader Neil Riseham as property director as the business continues to expand its portfolio across Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and the Humber. Neil brings more than 25 years of senior property, estates and development experience, joining from Arriva Bus where he was UK property director.  His career also includes senior roles with MKM Building Supplies and Arco, as well as earlier progression through property and facilities positions at BAE Systems. In his new role, Neil will work closely with existing and incoming occupiers, identify opportunities within Wykeland’s growing portfolio and support the…

Published on November 24, 2025 by Julia S. Another edition of Formnext has just come to a close, and not just any edition, but the tenth anniversary of the trade show. It was a great opportunity to take stock of market developments, the direction the industry is taking, and the latest trends. What notable events took place at Formnext 2025? What should we take away from it? It’s time to take stock and share our view of the event. Last year, the trend was toward stagnation, with the market suffering from the geopolitical situation and a conflict-ridden global climate. This…

Later in the week, comments from Fed member John Williams revived near-term easing expectations, pushing December cut odds back above 70%. Treasury yields softened, helping silver stabilize when intraday pressures deepened, though traders remained cautious. Labor Data Adds Complexity The delayed September nonfarm payrolls report showed 119,000 new jobs versus expectations near 50,000. While revisions trimmed prior months, the headline signaled that hiring is slowing but not cracking. The stronger print initially weighed on silver as yields firmed and the dollar strengthened ahead of the release. After the report, yields eased only modestly — not enough to spark a sustained…

Image source: Getty Images The FTSE 100 fell further this week as global stock markets continue to suffer. US analysts are attributing the downturn to artificial intelligence (AI) overspending, compounded by the ongoing trade war with China. But while the majority of issues are American-born, the rest of the world is not immune. The Footsie is particularly sensitive, with much of its revenue stemming from the US. When President Trump first announced trade tariffs in April, the market dipped 10% in a matter of days. Now we could be seeing a repeat of that action — with the added weight…

Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for freeYour guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the worldThe US is pressing Ukraine to accept a peace plan that calls for Kyiv to cede swaths of land currently under its control and offers big concessions to Russia, including a ban on any future expansion of the Nato military alliance. The 28-point plan, a copy of which was seen by the Financial Times, would also create a US-Russian investment vehicle using frozen Russian assets — and allow Moscow back into the G8 group of nations.The terms, drafted by American…

The Telegram Trading App will allow Libertex Traders to register or login, deposit, withdraw, and trade.Telegram has become a very popular communication application for traders and investors alike. It is a space to share ideas, get feedback on strategies, or gain insight from fellow traders. More importantly, though, what distinguishes it from other messaging services is that it can integrate “mini apps”. ” These apps, which operate within the Telegram environment, enable users to perform specific trading functions. Libertex, the well-known regulated CFD broker, on the other hand, offers its clients a complete trading experience through Telegram. This…

England fell to a 55-49 defeat in the deciding game of their three-Test Vitality International series against New Zealand in Manchester.The Roses beat New Zealand in a thrilling encounter on Sunday to level the series after the Silver Ferns had won the opening match on Saturday. However, England made persistent errors in front of a home crowd at the AO Arena on Wednesday and struggled to keep their opposition at bay. England managed to grab a 14-11 lead in the first quarter but mistakes began creeping into their game in the second, allowing New Zealand to take charge.Leading into half-time,…

Savers could see the cash Isa tax-free allowance reduced in the Autumn Budget, as Chancellor Rachel Reeves looks for ways to steer more people towards investing.But new research from Moneybox suggests many are still hesitant. Some 87% of cash Isa savers said they would need a sizeable financial buffer before investing, with the average amount coming in at £27,600.But is a buffer of that size really necessary? Here’s what the data tells us about the gap between attitudes to investing and the level of savings most people actually need.Please note: the content contained in this article is for information purposes…