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Tony James Family Office Spinout Gets $370 Million For Private Equity Bets

The fund’s launch advances a major change in the financial affairs for one of Wall Street’s biggest fortunes.

Swiss exports look resilient to Trump’s tariffs

A buoyant US economy has helped cushion slower growth from Switzerland’s nearest neighbours.

Esma vs. Efama: Debate over fund cost analysis

In its market report, Esma highlighted “substantial differences in the fund cost level between the EU and the US.

Europe in the crosshairs of US trade policy

Tariffs now sit at the heart of US economic strategy, blending commercial, industrial, social, and political objectives under a ‘let’s make a deal’ doctrine.

“We suffer more in imagination than in reality,” says Bonita Norris

Norris, who became one of the youngest British women to climb Mount Everest, shared her insights into risk, resilience and the mindset needed to achieve ambitious goals.

Benchmark adds £200 million with agreement to acquire Robertson Baxter

This acquisition continues Benchmark’s strong growth trajectory having increased its adviser base, boosted internal headcount and expanded its technology proposition over the past year.

Not such an island after all − speech by Megan Greene

Given at the Institute of Directors

Rich people’s problems: Confidence in economy hits record low among wealthy Brits

This marks a steep decline from the beginning of Labour’s term when confidence levels in August last year fizzed at 84 per cent.

Research Note: An empirical analysis of pricing differences by demographic characteristics in the UK mortgage market

This research note seeks to understand whether there are differences in the prices paid for mortgage products by a series of demographic characteristics.

LGT presents key findings from the "Wealth for Impact" study

Over the next 50 years, an unprecedented transfer of wealth will take place, reshaping financial landscapes and intergenerational wealth management.

‘Solid methodology and analytics’ set Dynamic Planner apart, says CEO

With the recent launch of a key component in its platform, Dynamic Planner is nearing completion of its fully holistic system.

UK economy sees surprise growth in Q4 2024

Additionally, monthly real Gross domestic product (GDP) was up 0.4% in December compared to the 0.1% that had been anticipated.

Five ways to boost your finances as a couple this Valentine’s Day

Many people are either unaware of or fail to properly utilise the generous benefits available to couples, which could prove costly in the long run.

Are we underestimating changes in financial markets? - speech by Andrew Bailey

Given at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, London

Reimagining asset management for 2025

In 2025, asset management is fully on a transformation trajectory with AI, blockchain, ESG shifts, and democratised private markets taking hold.

Three essential charts for investors in January

Market trends are rapidly evolving under the influence of a range of factors, both macroeconomic and geopolitical.

Men have nearly twice as much pension wealth as women

This is nearly twice as much as women whose median private pension savings are £42,500.

'This is ridiculous': Anger as NatWest to close 53 banks

"I want to talk to human beings"

Chasm’ between ‘haves’ and ‘have-nots’ in ONS wealth asset survey

The wealthiest 10% of households had household wealth of £1,200,500 or more

Chancellor set to ‘tweak’ non-dom clampdown amid UK wealth exodus

Non-dom status is set to be scrapped but the transition period may be extended to bring more wealth to the UK

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