Market Commentary: Post Liberation Day
City Asset Management’s Chief Investment Officer, James Calder, chats with Jason Armstrong-Butler and James Ross-Russell from our Investment Committee about the recent market volatility. After discussing what’s driven volatility across markets, the team highlight the resilience of our multi-asset portfolios in these challenging conditions.
Busy few weeks of community outreach at The Cambridge Building Society through hands-on support and local partnerships
It has been a busy few weeks of community outreach at The Cambridge Building Society, with team members showcasing their creativity to support homeless charities.
Chand Chudasama of Cambridge based Price Bailey: Rising costs could stifle UK innovation and growth
CPI Inflation to the 12 months to April 2025 has risen to 3.5%. This is a stark increase from sub 3% CPI inflation that the UK has experienced for over a year. Particularly concerning is that household inflation, has risen to 4.1% which is the highest since December 2023. This indicates that the costs of running a household, including energy, have been particularly challenging.
Busy few weeks of community outreach at The Cambridge Building Society through hands-on support and local partnerships
It has been a busy few weeks of community outreach at The Cambridge Building Society, with team members showcasing their creativity to support homeless charities.
Cambridge Index rises 3.3%
The Cambridge Index rose 698.88 points or 3.3% to close at 22,040.0, as eight out of the top ten index heavyweights posted weekly gains in their share price.
Are you ready for the UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (SRS)?
With the draft UK SRS expected to open for public consultation imminently and adoption predicted from as early as 1 January 2026 for UK listed companies (via the Financial Conduct Authority), CFGI attended the ICAS Sustainability Summit 2025 to gain some 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 from regulatory and industry
Cambridge Index rises 1.3%
The Cambridge Index advanced 279.88 points or 1.3% to close at 21,341.2, as five out of the top ten index heavyweights posted weekly gains in their share price.
Cambridge Index climbs 5.3%
The Cambridge Index climbed 1,050.8 points or 5.3% to close at 21,061.3, as eight out of the top ten index heavyweights posted weekly gains in their share price.
Calling all young artists! The Cambridge launches chocolate coin design competition as 175 anniversary continues
Children are encouraged to use their imagination to design a commemorative chocolate coin to mark The Cambridge Building Society’s 175th anniversary.
Price Bailey announces acquisition of Oliver Clive & Co, strengthening its sector offering and presence in London
Award-winning accounting firm Price Bailey and Oliver Clive & Co announce their new partnership aimed at further strengthening their offering in London. The move bolsters Price Bailey’s sector expertise, with Steven Davidson, Emma Benjamin and Nick Angel joining the now 47 strong Partnership team.
Cambridge Index advances 1.6%
The Cambridge Index rose 323.53 points or 1.6% to close at 20,010.5, as five out of the top ten index heavyweights posted weekly gains in their share price.
Finding courage and coping with imposter feelings
Over the next few months I will be writing more regularly with some extracts from my forthcoming book: The Imposter Phenomenon. This post covers some thoughts on Finding Courage and Coping Strategies for those who experience imposter feelings.
The Cambridge awards major grant to domestic abuse survivors’ charity The Angels Foundation UK as it continues to celebrate 175th anniversary
A three-year grant of £50,000 per annum has been awarded to The Angels Foundation UK by The Cambridge Building Society to help make a long-last difference in the community.
Inheritance Tax Relief on Business Assets and AIM Shares
According to HMRC’s latest statistics, Inheritance Tax (IHT) receipts for April 2024 to December 2024 were just over £6.3 billion, which is more than £0.6 billion higher than the same period last year, of just over £5.7 billion. And, for December 2024, receipts were £620 million, which is considerably higher than the receipts for December 2023 of £547 million.
Cambridge Index rises 2.8%
The Cambridge Index climbed 543.28 points or 2.8% to close at 19,686.9, as eight out of the top ten index heavyweights posted weekly gains in their share price.
Synergy Group moves to the EpiCentre
Synergy Group Holdings, a company with Property, Construction and Development interests both in the UK and Internationally, has taken a six-person office at The EpiCentre in Haverhill.
The Cambridge Building Society Community Fund awards more than £30,000 to local charities supporting with care, safety and housing
The Cambridge Building Society has awarded a total of £32,820 to five charities that work to support housing access, tackle homelessness, and provide care for vulnerable individuals and families across the region.
Cambridge Index falls 0.7%
The Cambridge Index dropped 138.68 points or 0.7% to close at 19,143.7 as four out of the top ten index heavyweights posted weekly losses in their share price.
Cymaz Accounting comes to The EpiCentre
Are you a small business that is overwhelmed by book-keeping and accounting liabilities? Then Cymaz Accounting, a new arrival at The EpiCentre in Haverhill, can help you out.
Cambridge Cognition Secures £1million Contract for Phase 3 Autoimmune Disease Trial
Cambridge Cognition (AIM: COG), the brain health software group specialising in digital products to advance clinical research and patient treatment, has been selected by a major pharmaceutical company to provide digital cognitive assessments for a large Phase 3 autoimmune disease clinical trial. The initial contract, starting in 2025 and running through to 2031, is valued at approximately £1…
Busy Bee Recruitment launches new website to enhance candidate and client experience
Busy Bee Recruitment, a leading name in manufacturing and engineering sector recruitment, is proud to announce the launch of its brand-new website – designed with both clients and candidates in mind.
Cambridge Index drops 7.4%
The Cambridge Index declined 1,544.4 points or 7.4% to close at 19,282.3, as six out of the top ten index heavyweights posted weekly losses in their share price.
New report reveals businesses in East Anglia lack confidence in Parliament
New research by Price Bailey shows 44% of Businesses in East Anglia have low confidence in Parliament's ability to understand and deliver on their needs.
The Cambridge Building Society surpasses £2bn in assets for the first time
The Cambridge Building Society has reported another successful year and surpassed £2 billion in assets for the first time in its 175-year history.
How to leverage business growth in 2025
1. Businesses must develop flexible strategies and financial resilience to tackle geopolitical instability, economic volatility, and evolving regulations.