UK finance, defence trade bodies explore funding blueprint for arms race
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Mar 05 2025
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Source: Reuters
Policy Reforms for Defence Financing: Major trade bodies in Britain's financial services and defence sectors are collaborating to propose policy reforms aimed at increasing debt finance and equity capital for the defence industry, amidst rising European rearmament efforts due to security concerns from Russia's actions in Ukraine.
Investment Challenges and Opportunities: The joint recommendations will address regulatory challenges that hinder banks' support for arms manufacturers, while also highlighting the need for clearer government backing to mitigate reputational risks for lenders involved in financing the defence sector.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
