Assets

HgCapital Trust has reported a decrease of 4.9% in its net asset value (NAV) to 530.7 pence per share, despite a strong first half for 2026 across its portfolio. The firm reported net assets of £2.4bn, with its share price seeing a sharp decline of 24.9% on a total return basis, and market cap

Average financial assets held by UK adults have fallen by more than £13,000 as financial anxiety rises sharply across the country, according to new research from Handelsbanken Wealth. The study found average assets, comprising cash savings, investments, and pensions, dropped over the past year