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Brighter outlook after the fourth wave

The potential for a recovery later in 2022 remains and we see overall GDP growth at around 4.5% for the advanced economies and slightly faster than that in the emerging economies.

EFG’s 2022 perspectives: Global growth set to continue, inflation to be transitory

Inflation will be the main concern for central banks when setting their monetary policy in the coming year.

UK economy returns to pre-pandemic heights

The economy now stands 0.7% larger than in February 2020, thanks to an upward revision in the growth rate in October.

Blue Monday: Quilter offers free mental wellbeing talks to help advisers beat the blues

The pandemic has been an extremely challenging time for everyone, and not least for financial advisers, who have had to cope with increased demands and workloads, while assisting clients as they too navigated the difficult circumstances.

The rise and rise of private equity

The sector has clearly demonstrated resilience to the effects of the pandemic, and so will this upward trajectory continue in 2022?

Four multi-asset perspectives on inflation

We also provide a summary of our investment research – a hallmark of our investment practice, as we often integrate findings into our management of portfolios.

Pandemic to endemic; living with infection, inflation and higher rates

As a result, the new strain may do little more than slow, rather than stall further economic growth, as markets focus on high inflation and the end of central banks’ asset purchases.

Brits saved £4bn due to Omicron fears ahead of looming cost of living crisis

1% of people cancelled bigger plans over Christmas, resulting in savings of over £1,000.

Central Banks, Not Covid, Will Drive Global Economies in 2022

From 2023 onward, most agree, growth will return to its long-term norm of around 3.5%, as if Covid never happened.

Global M&A Insights: Technology deals dominate in 2021

We also look into the reasons behind record capital raising by technology companies, the considerations required for AI due diligence and talent retention in technology acquisitions, and the global trend for growing government intervention on sensitive tr

Alternative Assets to Reach $23.21tn in 2026

Alternatives Industry Will Continue to Adapt and Prosper

2021 Private Equity Deal Value Surpasses Pre-Lehman Brothers Peak

Negative Real Interest Rates Bolster Strong Position for Private Equity, Despite Inflationary Concerns

Hedge Funds 2021 AUM up +8.1% on 2020 Reaching $4.32tn

Asset Class Returns up +15.52% (Annualized)

Real Estate AUM Expected to Grow by 41% in 5 Years

AUM set to rise to $1.83tn by 2026

Digitalisation reduces costs by up to 50%

Together with our technology partners IBM, we are currently developing a solution for “conversational banking”.

The digital Euro - taking shape in 2022

Most Central Banks are in the process of evaluating, designing or even launching a digital version of their official currency

Regulation ‘huge structural risk’ for investors

Regulatory measures around ESG have reinforced this trend, but Leaviss warned that there are not enough assets at the moment to feed that demand.

Reporting of private placements: a challenge for institutional investors

One category is emerging in their portfolios and that is private investments, including private equity (PE).

Women continue to feel financial impact of the pandemic, new research finds

Women also appear to be impacted by the current uncertainty around the Omicron variant and the impact of price rises as a result of inflation surging.

Coutts: How Investment Backed Lending Could Help When Opportunity Knocks

IBL could provide quick access to funds for the next big thing in your life.

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