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All eyes on September's ECB meeting for details of 'new format' - Quilter

The ECB were previous asymmetric in their inflation target, meaning they were aiming to maintain inflation rates below, but close to 2% over the medium term.

Schroders Global Investor Study 2021: Increased savings set to be lasting legacy of pandemic as investor confidence soars

Despite the challenges brought by the pandemic, investor confidence has soared to its highest level since the study began in 2016, with average annual return expectations over the next five years expected to be 11.3%, an increase on 10.9% predicted a year

Objectway Releases Joint Research with Compeer "Setting the Digital Agenda for the Next Normal" in Wealth Management

Predictably, all wealth managers see ESG as a commercial opportunity.

Andorran Banks’ Diversified Businesses Mitigate Pandemic Risks

Andorra’s banking sector is dominated by the three largest banks, Credit Andorra (BBB-/Negative), Andbank (BBB/Negative) and MoraBanc (BBB-/Stable).

The Costs of Corporate Actions Inaction

Mandatory events are often well automated, with higher STP rates.

Emerging prudential lessons from the Covid stress

Speech given by Victoria Saporta, Executive Director of Prudential Policy

The New Customer Relationship in Wealth Management

These interactions are captured digitally, providing volumes of data which can be used to identify services and opportunities specific to my needs; “good, personalised service” dead not dead, it has just become digital.

Is your direct lending strategy fit for purpose?

The potential opportunities created by this void are an attractive proposition for private capital funds.

Most institutional investors expect to buy digital assets, study finds

This included direct cryptocurrency investments or exposure through stocks of cryptocurrency companies or other investment products.

Consumer confidence remains high as spending intentions return to pre-pandemic levels

This increase comes despite the enforced delay to the easing of all restrictions announced by the government in June.

Finding the right balance with hybrid client experiences

The new digital solution allowed clients to validate their identity via a video call with a Relationship Manager and complete the rest of the process online, including secure digital signatures for account opening agreements.

British Expats Abandoned by Financial Adviser and banks over brexit rules

Many expats who have been affected by the changes to advisory and banking rules have sought alternatives with providers that already operate under pan-European rules in order to have a continuity of service and to sidestep avoidable problems.

WealthTech Spotlight: In discussion with Alt/Ave

Chris chats to us about his background and reasons for setting up ALT/AVE, his team, the offering the firm has brought to market and its benefits, why it was built on Blockchain, their target market and more.

Most institutional investors expect to buy digital assets, study finds

Those surveyed included high net worth investors, family offices, digital and traditional hedge funds, financial advisors and endowments.

Ukraine bank chief warns over ‘destructive influence’ of oligarchs

Kyrylo Shevchenko says plans to tackle corruption and privatise state-owned lenders are under threat

Considerations For Family Businesses Recruiting A Non Executive Director

NED contribution added value to the firm with most believing the NED role improved profitability.

Why outsource your fund administration?

Our global survey of alternative investment managers revealed that 70% expect to increase the amount of functions they outsource

Malta’s true colours beyond grey

Local businesses were the main drivers of this evolution and today we measure our business ecosystem against the highest international standards.

Banks are becoming bitcoin banks whether they like it or not

Banks providing cryptocurrency services but not believing in their viability is a fine line to tread.

Jupiter chief says buyout firms should not be blamed for UK raid

At record low interest rates, pension funds are allocating more money to buyout companies in pursuit of higher returns.

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