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UK equity funds see £6.2bn inflows in Q2

ESG funds in the UK stood out in the year-to-date, accounting for half of all inflows to UK funds.

M&A in focus

While lots of cash on hand might be enabling more of these deals, working through the process is complex.

Polar CEO bonus soars 82% as firm celebrates key strategic wins

Polar chief executive Gavin Rochussen’s total take-home pay climbed 41% last year from £745,000 to £1.05m.

Strong Sovereign performance provides liquidity and stability to Governments through the pandemic

Many sovereign funds had learned the importance of building large liquidity reserves, following the global financial crisis, and were successful in supporting local economies and large companies in need of stabilisation finance.

4 reasons direct lending is growing in Europe

In the medium term, Covid-19 has presented to banks a greater level of risk and uncertainty than they are willing to take.

London remains one of the top global prime real estate markets

Monaco is forecast to see an average real estate value of £1.m in 2021, with Hong Kong (£1.3m) and London (£1m) also sitting considerably higher than the average.

SURVEY: Automation, digitisation and AI are ripe areas for investment

The poll explored institutional investors’ sentiment and allocations regarding the most pressing economic trends that are expected to shape the global economy over the next three decades.

City & Financial Global Women in Finance Summit speech – John Glen MP

Speech by John Glen MP, Economic Secretary to the Treasury, to the City & Financial Global Women in Finance Summit

Long hours and burnout

Why financial institutions must address mental health to manage risk and build resilience.

Switzerland paves the way in sustainable finance

The financial sector has taken heed of the fact that climate risks, among others, are a crucial part of any fundamental analysis.

We are all Ozymandias (revisited) by Tim Price

Many believe that Shelley was inspired by this seven ton portion of that original statue.

Norway leads the way for female opportunity

The Female Opportunity Index 2021’ to investigate workplace achievements and the factors driving female independence, against the backdrop of Covid-19 and the negative impact it has borne on females and their advancement in the workplace.

The Asset Management Industry Emerged Strong from the COVID-19 Pandemic, Crossing the $100 Trillion Threshold

Strong Net Flows—Especially from Retail Investors—and Market Growth Led to $103 Trillion in Assets Under Management by the End of 2020, Although Profits Remained Flat, Says New Report by Boston Consulting Group

19% of investors read AoV reports as 75% say their fund manager delivers good value

More work needs to go into Assessment of Value frameworks and reports but if we listen to the end customer

Merger and acquisition activity in professional practices firms

The current climate has encouraged firms to accelerate their M&A strategy.

PIMFA welcomes reduction in proposed FCA fees

It is still unclear what the FCA hopes to achieve through their undefined market study, and the largest firms with superior controls will still be penalised.

UK bracing for an increase in AML legislation as a result of Brexit

The UK recently decided to opt out of transposing the EU’s 6th Anti-Money Laundering Directive (6MLD) due to many of its requirements being already covered by existing UK law.

Digital Wealth: Life after paper

In many cases, digital wealth services are being used to paper over the cracks in processes that need to be redesigned to achieve scalable solutions and profitable growth.

Could bank exits actually help cut mortgage rates?

Operating costs are estimated at 1.05 points of the average Irish mortgage rate, compared to 0.65 points across the EU

Becoming a leading digitally enabled Wealth Manager

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