United Kingdom: Strategy

Movement in the currency market remained highly volatile last week amid conflicting signals surrounding a potential US-Iran peace agreement, the uncertainty surrounding which is likely to continue to influence trends this week.

The global business environment in 2026 is characterised by a level of uncertainty that many companies have not experienced in decades. Geopolitical tensions and instability in strategic regions have led to disruptions to international shipping routes.

Dispute Resolution analysis: The Court of Appeal has upheld a ruling that a payment made by a company director to a High Court Enforcement Agent (HCEA)...

The Pension Schemes Act 2026 introduces reserve powers allowing the UK government to mandate investment allocations for DC master trusts, potentially overriding trustee fiduciary duties. This analysis examines the scaled-back mandation provisions, their relationship to the Mansion House Accord's voluntary commitments, and the safeguards designed to protect trustees while channeling pension assets into unlisted investments and UK markets.

For businesses seeking external funding, intellectual property can be one of the most important assets on the balance sheet. Whether a company is raising seed investment, securing venture capital funding, attracting...

Leading voices from Legal & General, Delancey, Close Brothers and Greencore gathered at UKREiiF 2026 to discuss evolving investment strategies, sector challenges and the future direction of the UK Living sector.

Ankura's content hub showcases diverse expertise across cybersecurity threats, AI integration in construction, operational efficiency challenges, data privacy compliance, business transformation strategies, data center partnerships, private credit defaults, enterprise AI security, and banking M&A trends. Each piece offers practical insights from industry experts navigating complex business and regulatory landscapes.

Dispute Resolution analysis: The Court of Appeal has upheld a ruling that a payment made by a company director to a High Court Enforcement Agent (HCEA)...

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On 21 May 2025, I had the pleasure of ditching my usual morning commute to speak at the Dura breakfast talk arranged by Lottie Leefe, founder of The Dura Society...

At some point, a frustrated discussion about “advisory work” arises with nearly all of the firms Panalitix works with.

Inspired by my Kenyan safari, "Field Notes" are my observations from the field where my clients and I work - coaching sessions. Each field note is drawn from actual client sessions and give an insight to the personal evolution of my clients.