When AI Attacks: How New Cyber Threats Could Shake UK Banks and Markets

Generative AI can mass-produce convincing phishing content and clone voices. The NCSC has published guidance and threat assessments.

Ankur Sharma | 15 May 2026

Why the Stocks and Shares ISA Matters More Than Ever From 6 April

With taxable allowances cut, the same dividend or gain inside an ISA is now meaningfully more efficient than outside.

Ankur Sharma | 15 May 2026

A Stocks and Shares ISA shelters gains and dividends from UK tax. The 2025/26 limit is £20,000 of subscriptions (HMRC).

Ankur Sharma | 15 May 2026

Annual stress tests evaluateCapitalresilience; thematic exercises now include AI- and cyber-specific scenarios.

Ankur Sharma | 15 May 2026

Anyone receiving dividends above the £500 allowance pays at their marginal dividend rate.

Ankur Sharma | 15 May 2026

AI capex is at record levels; productivity gains are still emerging.

Ankur Sharma | 15 May 2026

Many platforms allow contributions from £1-£25, with regular monthly investing built in.

Ankur Sharma | 15 May 2026

Persistent energy-price pressure, fiscal slippage, and rising publicDebtare recurring themes in recent IMF reports.

Ankur Sharma | 15 May 2026

Closed-end structure allows managers to take long-term views without forced redemptions. Revenue reserves smooth dividends.

Ankur Sharma | 15 May 2026

Financial topics are covered in citizenship and mathematics, but investing-specific content varies widely between schools.

Ankur Sharma | 15 May 2026