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London banking job exodus to EU slows despite Brexit

This is a fraction of the 1.1 million people working in finance.

Asset Management Horizon Report 2022

Our report explores twelve key regulatory developments, and the challenges and opportunities that they present for the asset management sector in the year to come.

EFAMA publishes Annual European Asset Management Report

Domestic clients are by far the biggest clients of the European asset management industry.

Bank Rate increased to 0.25% - December 2021

Monetary Policy Summary and minutes of the Monetary Policy Committee meeting.

UK and Australia sign world-class trade deal

The UK and Australia have today signed an historic trade deal.

The finance jobs that pay $300k in your 30s, $400k in your 40s

As the chart below shows, most finance careers bring high levels of total compensation (salary plus bonus) at a young age.

Only 12 UK active funds outperformed in each of last five years – why investors shouldn’t panic

57% of UK active funds ahead of the market over a five-year period

Market Perspective by Rothschild

Higher rates are bad for most assets, and stocks are volatile at the best of times.

Despite worrying data, BoE feel left with no choice but to act

This would ultimately provide a smoother ride for market volatility and a way to defend the pound.

2021: A year of business reinvention and rebirth

Many firms were exposed by the delay in digital transformation accumulated over the recent years

Breathing new life into London listed SPACs - Guernsey's role

As a result, investors will remain free to buy or sell shares in the SPAC and can get a return of their capital, in full, if they do not support the acquisition.

Good Opportunities but Pitfalls along the way

Even before Omicron emerged, analysts had pencilled in cautious EPS growth of 7% for leading indices in 2022.

Exclusive interview with Patrick Odier on private banking and sustainability in 2021

This is possibly even more important for a family business than it is for other companies.

Mortgage lending statistics - December 2021

The latest commentary and full statistical tables are available below.

Gen X and Boomers Expectations for Digital Wealth Management Experience

During his presentation, Kean talks about the expectations vs reality and what wealth managers need to do to meet the expectations of multigenerational clientele.

Why would investors switchtheir financial advisor? by Avaloq

When it comes to how many investors have thought of switching their financial advisor, there’s both good news and bad news.

No quick fixes: Deutsche Bank 2022 outlook

Our Annual Outlook considers whether we should view 2022 as a transition year, enabling investors to position portfolios for the challenges ahead.

Data in private capital: not if, but when

For the rest, the opportunities that data mining presents are becoming increasingly difficult to ignore: data promises to save time and resources on back-office functions and help the front office make the right decisions for growth.

Conference Opening Remarks -Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak

We’re making this country a science superpower with a commitment to spend £20bn on R&D by 2024-25.

The World's Best Places To Retire In 2021

Our 2021 Overseas Retirement Index is the most comprehensive, well-researched, data-heavy resource on the world’s top places to spend time.

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