Europe

BTG Global Advisory held its AGM on March 20-21, 2025, at the Kowloon Bowling Green Club in Hong Kong. The meeting brought together senior partners, managing directors, and financial experts from around the world to discuss strategic initiatives for future growth. As a leading international alliance of independent advisory firms, BTG Global Advisory continues to expand its influence across markets, addressing emerging trends and industry challenges.

The UK’s care home market is undergoing substantial evolution, presenting opportunities for investors amid growing demand and complex structural headwinds. While an ageing population intensifies pressure on the NHS with rising waiting lists and increased prevalence of chronic health conditions, it also drives significant investment appeal in the care sector.

The UK construction sector is grappling with persistent headwinds. Growth in construction business activity has softened to the slowest pace since June 2024, according to the S&P Global UK Construction PMI. Headline construction PMI fell to a six-month low of 53.3 in December.

The UK’s annual trade deficit narrowed by £14bn to £25.1bn in 2024, according to the latest ONS data. However, this masks a growing divergence between services and goods trade. Services exports remain a bright spot, while goods exports continue to decline, deepening the UK’s two-speed economy.