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The world's 500 largest family enterprises grew their revenue by 10% amidst the ongoing global economic slowdown

The 500 largest family businesses in the world are vital to the health of and are growing faster than the global economy.

Euro Area’s Best Bond Trade of the Year Is at Risk of Unwinding

Italy 10-year yield over Germany fell to lowest since April

UK jobs data highlight tricky balancing act facing the Bank of England

Against the backdrop of widening strike action, total and regular pay both fell by 2.6% over the year

Richest 1% now wealthier than 70% of entire UK population

Oxfam is calling for a wealth tax of up to 5 per cent on the super-rich to raise £1.4 trillion each year

Family Wealth Report: Family Offices Smile On Private Debt – Survey

They see these areas as offering shelter amidst market volatility and rising interest rates and inflation.

How are cash warnings in non-workplace pensions changing?

Consumers can save for a pension through a NWP or a workplace pension.

'Precarious' UK housing market as Persimmon's demand falls off a cliff

Persimmon note that the end of the Help to Buy scheme at the end of October is likely to have had a considerable impact on this.

Does it make sense to ditch the 2% inflation target?

Investors are beginning to question whether central banks should set their sights higher.

Equity release boss blames 10% staff cuts on ‘mini’ Budget chaos

The equity release market experienced an even greater surge in mortgage interest rates following the "mini" Budget than the rest of the market.

UK economy grows unexpectedly in November

Up 0.1% from October

Five things investors should be prepared for in 2023

Most of us feel poorer in real terms now than we did this time last year, a conclusion that has been reinforced, over and over again, during thousands of transactions over the past year.

Schroders named one of UK’s Best Places to Work in 2023

We’re proud to have won a Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award, honouring the top 50 UK Best Places to Work 2023.

Demand for later life financial planning surges

More than 60% of over-45s would meet with an adviser if given the opportunity

Most wealth managers expect further increase in ETF investing, HANetf survey finds

Some 87% of those surveyed reported increased investment in ETFs in 2022, with 81% saying they expect to see increased investment in ETFs this year.

Passing on your wealth to charitable causes

Philanthropic giving can be a tax-efficient way to put your hard-earned money to good use

UK could face ‘banking crisis worse than 2008’ if City fails to prepare for fossil fuel collapse

Report from climate activist groups says City is unprepared for potential collapse in value of fossil fuel assets

Tackling the UK Gender Pensions Gap

Is it time for a more radical approach to closing the gender pensions gap?

Inflation’s gravity check: what goes up, must come down

The chances of sidestepping deep recessions in 2023, and then pausing interest rate hikes, are growing.

Self-Assessment tax return – 10 tips to help you hit the January 31 deadline and avoid overpaying

From checking whether you need to file a return to leaving enough time to register or input your information and taking advantage of tax allowances to reduce your bill, acting now will stop you facing hefty fines

Spain to ask EU to scrap 90-day limit for Brits

Restrictions ‘work against’ the country’s interests

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