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EDITOR’S PICKS
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly weighing the complete abolition of the £500 dividend allowance, a move signaling a tougher stance on personal taxation as the Treasury scrambles to plug a multi-billion pound fiscal gap. While proponents frame it as a question of fairness, critics warn the move could penalize millions of small investors and entrepreneurs, creating a "tax on aspiration" that undermines the government's pro-growth agenda.
NEWS ANALYSIS
Tax the Ivies? Treasury Targets Race-Based Aid
THE BIG INTERVIEW
Is your bank's IT infrastructure a ticking time bomb? Dynatrace expert Martin Bradbury reveals the shocking rise in banking IT outages and the hidden risks many financial institutions are facing. Discover the key vulnerabilities and how to protect your organization from costly disruptions. Click to uncover the full story.
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LIQUIDITY MANAGEMENT AND WORKING CAPITAL OPTIMIZATION
According to PYMNTS’ latest report, how mid-market firms feel about their future shapes how they borrow. Confident companies invest in growth; uncertain ones borrow defensively. Despite the rise of embedded lending, adoption remains low—due largely to trust and clarity gaps. The takeaway? Lending strategies must align with a firm’s mindset, not just its metrics.
WHAT WE'RE LISTENING TO
WSJ’S TAKE ON THE WEEK
Is Investing in Treasury Bonds Still Low Risk?
Are Treasury bonds still the ultimate safe bet? In this WSJ Take on the Week episode, Meghan Swiber of BofA Securities unpacks the recent rise in long-term yields and what it signals about investor confidence. Tune in for expert insights on shifting bond market trends, global sentiment, and the evolving definition of “risk-free” in today’s economy.
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