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The 10 Countries Where the Most Billionaires Are From

The 10 Countries Where the Most Billionaires Are From

Spain's Zelestra gains an extra $280 million in financing for renewable energy projects

MADRID (Reuters) -Spain's Zelestra has secured a 235 million euro ($277 million) increase to an existing loan scheme which will help it develop renewable energy projects in Europe, the U.S and elsewhere, Chief Executive Leo Moreno told Reuters. Owned by Swedish investment firm EQT and previously known as Solarpack, Zelestra has been expanding beyond solar power to wind energy and storage assets.

30 problems only the super-rich suffer from

Having huge amounts of money can actually lead to a bewildering number of problems. Research has shown that people don't actually feel any happier after they earn over a certain amount of money. Here's why...

Emma Raducanu set to lose nearly half of her £152,000 Wimbledon winnings

Emma Raducanu was beaten by Aryna Sabalenka in the third round of Wimbledon and will be left with less than half of her prize money after a hefty tax bill.

IPL grows 12.9% in value, now worth $18.5 billion; RCB tops franchise rankings

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has cemented its place among the world’s premier sporting leagues, with its overall business enterprise value rising 12.9% year-on-year to reach an estimated $18.5 billion, according to the 2025 IPL Brand Valuation Study by global investment bank Houlihan Lokey. The league’s standalone brand value also jumped 13.8%, ...

AJ Bell: a fine British fintech going cheap

Don’t overlook investment platform AJ Bell, a significantly undervalued British business with an excellent financial base

Labour claims major reforms could boost some pensions by £29000 after rule change

The new government bill will consolidate small pension pots, create larger schemes and ensure they're good value for money

What happens to your pension when you die?

What happens to your pension savings when you die depends on several factors, including whether you've reached retirement age, the type of pension you have, your marital status and the beneficiaries you have nominated. Strap in, this is quite complicated... but here's what you need to know…

Why money matters more than ever in modern relationships

Dubai: From who pays on the first date to managing joint savings, money is shaping relationships like never before — and yet, it remains one of the last things couples want to talk about. In a recent study by HSBC UK, 75% of people said financial compatibility is crucial to relationship success, yet many are still hesitant to have the conversation....

Warren Buffett Drops $1.8 Billion on 7 Stocks

Noted investor Warren Buffett and his company, Berkshire Hathaway, spent $1.8 billion on the stocks of seven publicly traded companies in the last financial quarter. Knewz.com has learned that the information was revealed in the company’s quarterly 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. According to reports, one of the stocks Buffe...

Dollar drifts near multi-year lows as Trump tariff deadline looms

By Kevin Buckland TOKYO (Reuters) -The U.S. dollar drifted close to its lowest level since 2021 against the euro and the weakest since 2015 versus the Swiss franc on Monday, with traders alert for any trade-related headlines in the countdown to President Donald Trump's tariff deadline. Most U.S. trade partners are set to see much steeper duties at the end of the 90-day moratorium on Trump's "

NS&I launches new fixed-rate savings accounts - here's what's on offer

The Treasury-backed bank has launched new two, three and five-year bonds, and changed the rate on its Junior Isa. Are they any good?

Business news live: Pound and bonds recovering after Reeves gets backing, NS&I issue new Junior ISA rate

Business news live: Pound and bonds recovering after Reeves gets backing, NS&I issue new Junior ISA rate - Stock markets updates and business news from Thursday

Southern Water receives further £1.2bn equity injection to bolster finances

Southern Water receives further £1.2bn equity injection to bolster finances - The fresh equity come as part of a deal that will also see the debt owed to its holding company lenders slashed by more than half.

£10,000 invested in Lloyds shares 6 months ago is now worth…

Lloyds shares appear to be plateauing after surging beyond market expectations over the past year. Dr James Fox takes a closer look. The post £10,000 invested in Lloyds shares 6 months ago is now worth… appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

£10,000 invested in Scottish Mortgage shares 3 years ago is now worth…

Scottish Mortgage shares reflect the value of their holdings, and over the past three years the trust has performed rather well. Dr James Fox explains. The post £10,000 invested in Scottish Mortgage shares 3 years ago is now worth… appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

I tried five ways to sell my books, clothes and clutter – one was super easy

From the old-fashioned car boot sale to Vinted and Facebook market place, what’s the best way to turn your unwanted stuff into cash?

Average amount Americans have in savings, according to their age

Indian rupee drops against dirham to best level for UAE NRIs since June 23

Dubai: The Indian rupee is going through a sudden drop against the dirham, currently at 23.40 and a level that was last seen between June 21-23. As for Indian expats in the UAE and Gulf, this is the best break they have had after rupee-dirham levels stuck to 23.11-23.13 exchange levels when it came to sending money home. The rupee had started the d...

If you own a one-million-dollar home, this is how much it will be worth in 10 years (in each state)

Property Investment Map Your million-dollar home could appreciate anywhere from 2 to 6 percent annually through 2035. These projections, based on FHFA's current market forecasts, state economic data, and regional trends, are subject to change. However, location makes all the difference.

How To Keep Separate Finances In A Marriage

More couples are choosing to keep their finances separate, especially among younger generations. It can be a smart way to protect assets or maintain independence, however, it only works when both partners are on the same page. Here's how to approach it thoughtfully.

The biggest mistakes to avoid with your holiday money this summer

Travel is expensive enough at the moment without adding to the costs with bad financial decisions over your holiday money. Yet we fall into the same old traps year after year. We take out too much cash and pay over the top for it. We use the wrong credit and debit cards and we get our sums wrong when we try to work out how much things really cost. ...

At 53, I've never had any savings

I thought it was normal to live paycheck to paycheck.

UK finances in ‘vulnerable’ position after reversed spending cuts, says OBR

UK finances in ‘vulnerable’ position after reversed spending cuts, says OBR - The Office for Budget Responsibility said the state finances were facing ‘mounting risks’ in the face of growing debts.

Nationwide update on £100 bonus payments going out to millions of customers

The payments from Nationwide were going out to current accounts

Financial firms expect job cuts to rise rapidly in months ahead, survey finds

Financial firms expect job cuts to rise rapidly in months ahead, survey finds - Banks led the downturn with output dropping sharply over the latest quarter.

HMRC demand letters for people with £3,500 or more in savings account

HMRC could send you a tax bill letter if you have as little as £3,500 in your savings account.

New scheme launches to pay Londoners up to £15k to rent out spare bedrooms

New scheme launches to pay Londoners up to £15k to rent out spare bedrooms - Fintech company Moovable looks to monetise the capital’s millions of unused bedrooms

Big Beautiful Bill Delivers Relief: Social Security Tax Cut Ushers in a New Era for Seniors - What You Should Know

This Independence Day on 4 July, US President Donald Trump delivered his poll promise to millions of senior citizens who have been yearning for substantial tax relief that could transform their retirement years. The One Big Beautiful Bill, signed into law by President Trump, delivers what many retirees have long awaited: significant tax relief on S...

How investors can aim to get rich and retire early by following Warren Buffett

Warren Buffett is an exceptionally successful investor, who has leveraged his knowledge and the power of compounding to create great wealth. The post How investors can aim to get rich and retire early by following Warren Buffett appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

Colleges will soon have to fork over millions of dollars as Trump’s bill extends a tax on their endowments

Colleges will soon have to fork over millions of dollars as Trump’s bill extends a tax on their endowments - Universities use their endowments to fund critical operations and to provide services, such as tuition assistance to low-income students

Monzo fined $28 million by UK regulator for financial crime failings

LONDON (Reuters) -Britain's financial regulator has fined digital bank Monzo 21 million pounds ($28.57 million) for failings in its anti-financial crime systems, which included onboarding customers who had listed London landmarks as their address. As Monzo grew rapidly, it failed to maintain good enough controls to prevent the risk of financial crime, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said in

Top 10 companies with the largest market cap

As we hit the halfway mark for 2025, the financial standings of companies everywhere are reflecting the many global happenings that have occurred thus far. One way to measure the growing success of a company’s performance is through market capitalisation, or ‘market cap’. In simple terms, this label refers to a corporation’s total value of company ...

UAE Central Bank Zayed and Rashid Coins: How to buy and what they cost

Dubai: The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has issued limited-edition commemorative coins in gold and silver to mark the legacy of the country’s founding leaders. Released under the 'Zayed and Rashid' campaign, these coins honour the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, recognising their vital roles in esta...

5 Countries Where Cryptocurrency is Legal Tender

5 Countries Where Cryptocurrency is Legal Tender

Money Meets Style! Turning Coins into Timeless Accessories

Confidence in handling personal finances has boomed over the last year - here's why

A new study has found that Brits' financial confidence has boomed over the last year, with many feeling more assured when it comes to handling all areas of their finances.

Sterling steadies after selloff, fiscal worries prevail

By Johann M Cherian (Reuters) -Sterling edged higher on Thursday, stabilising after fiscal concerns and uncertainty about Rachel Reeves' future as Britain's finance minister sparked a selloff across UK assets in the previous session. Markets had been monitoring developments around a welfare bill in parliament where divisions within the Labour party forced Prime Minister Keir Starmer to back down

Analysis-Crunch nears for UK's Reeves, with stability elusive and markets wary

By Andy Bruce, Kate Holton and Elizabeth Piper MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) -After a year in office, Britain's finance minister Rachel Reeves faces a reckoning over unmet promises of economic stability, with a stop-start economy and restive bond markets pointing to another tax-raising budget that she had hoped to avoid. Wednesday saw the biggest collapse in British government bond prices since

Lloyds Bank explains who will get £185 payments

A customer asked how they could find out if they would qualify for the Lloyds bonus

Gold has never been more expensive – is your investment worth it?

Investors are piling into gold as market volatility drives the price higher. They may, however, be overpaying. New analysis shows the precious metal has never been so expensive. Unlike other investments, gold produces no income, and its industrial uses are limited, which makes it difficult to assess its “fair value”. But Russ Mould, of stockbroker ...

£10,000 invested in Santander shares 1 year ago is now worth…

Santander shares have gained over the past week following news that the Spanish bank would acquire TSB from Sabadell for £2.65bn. The post £10,000 invested in Santander shares 1 year ago is now worth… appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

UK housing market faces ‘considerable upheaval’ as sellers lose confidence

Estate agents have warned that a turbulent global economy and changes to stamp duty have caused upheaval in the housing market after prices flatlined in June. UK house prices were stagnant in June, according to the latest data from Halifax, after a 0.3 per cent drop from April to May. “Today’s news suggests that house [...]

How markets reacted to uncertainty over Rachel Reeves's future

The pound fell and state borrowing costs rose during a period of uncertainty over the chancellor's future on Wednesday.

Prediction: in 12 months the recovering Vodafone share price could turn £10,000 into…

Harvey Jones has been watching the Vodafone share price slide for so long that he can't come to terms with its recent rally. But is it sustainable? The post Prediction: in 12 months the recovering Vodafone share price could turn £10,000 into… appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

UAE ranks third globally in sovereign wealth assets, right behind US, China

Dubai: The UAE now ranks third globally in terms of total sovereign wealth and public pension assets, according to the Global SWF mid-year report for 2025. The UAE holds a combined $2.49 trillion (Dh9.17 trillion) in sovereign-owned investor (SOI) assets, making it the largest holder in the Middle East and third worldwide — behind only the United S...

Savings provider boosts interest on Cash ISA to 4.98% and earns 'excellent' rating

The new Cash ISA deal is now taking the market-leading position in the easy access sector.

Should you get a Lifetime ISA? Here are two key issues to consider

A lot has been reported on possible changes to ISAs in future recently.

Vodafone shares: a £1,000 investment 5 years ago is now worth…

Vodafone shares have underwhelmed since 2020, but could the stock be on the verge of an explosive comeback? Here's what could be on the horizon. The post Vodafone shares: a £1,000 investment 5 years ago is now worth… appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

EU looks to 'nature credits' to fill green funding gap

By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Union will develop rules for "nature credits" that pay farmers and foresters to take care of ecosystems, in an attempt to make this work more economically beneficial, the European Commission said on Monday. The EU is hunting for ways to increase funding for protecting the environment, without further straining public budgets stretched thin by other