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Starter salaries rising amid candidate shortages

Candidate numbers fell at the second-fastest rate in the survey's history.

What are the risks in high yield real estate debt? by Schroders

The high returns of high yield real estate debt are attracting more and more investors. For investors less familiar with the asset class, we explain the key risks and how to manage them.

Is smart money on gender investing?

The Asia Foundation, which works across 18 countries in the region, believes the more women that participate in an economy, the more successful that economy.

SJP fears social care reforms could be 'disaster'

Mudd said he was optimistic there will be something published by the end of the year, following several years of delays.

The operational landscape through the lens of the COO

The pandemic also reinforced the importance of an effective COO function.

Diary of a Fund Manager - The Lights are on

The world she described may be one of rural stability, but the signs of change were clear.

European securitization trends 2021: leasing, non-performing loans and ESG opportunities surge

Over a year on, such assets can be scrutinised much more accurately, providing originators and investors with a clearer view of credit quality.

UK bosses warned staff may quit unless offered flexibility

Many studies have since pointed out that both employers and staff are increasingly in favour of continued flexibility, after the lockdown measures retracted.

Digital Banking UX in Islamic Finance

At first glance, this market expects the same as all consumers – convenient mobile-first banking via a secure app and a seamless, omnichannel experience for in-person support where needed.

The Greek real estate migration investment locations offering the most choice to investors

With stunning landscapes, an impeccable climate, and an incredibly high standard of schooling and education, investors from across the world are looking to become residents of Greece because it offers great and varied benefits for the whole family.

Fidelity pledges 45% of board roles to be held by women by 2024

The diversity targets form part of wide-ranging corporate sustainability plans, which also bring forward its net zero goal by a decade to 2030

Central Bank of Ireland Governor Talks Crypto, Praises ‘Secure, Decentralized’ Technology

Makhlouf emphasizes that DLT can reduce the costs of financial transactions and eliminate intermediaries in certain cases while also praising the opportunity to issue smart contracts.

The best kept secret in investment by Tim Price

There is a reason for their longevity in practising the strategy.

City banker bonus cap may be lifted in post-Brexit revamp

Bonuses have been in sharp focus this year as top talent flees the UK

Sale of the World's Oldest Lender Would Soothe Italy's Banking Woes

UniCredit is in talks with Rome to take over long troubled rival Monte dei Paschi, whose history stretches back to the Italian Renaissance

All stations go – or not? Why activity is not necessarily productivity

The first requirement is to slow down! This may be counter intuitive but is critical to success.

Investor interest in multi-asset and sustainable grows as sentiment improves

The quarterly survey of 1,500+ UK retail investors* finds that investing intentions are on the up as people grow more confident about global economic prospects.

Schroders UK Financial Adviser Pulse Survey 2021

As client confidence shows signs of strengthening, the majority (62%) of equity investors are setting their sights on value stocks which have typically outperformed during turning points in the growth cycle.

Transparency for a virtual environment - speech by Rohan Churm

I’ll talk about why change was needed, including the feedback received from market participants during the review process.

Investors crave active over passive as diversification remains the popular strategy

The findings also show that investors continue to see diversification as a benefit, despite recent returns being driven by just a handful of technology companies.

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