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European asset managers on course to manage €33 trillion in 2024

New report highlights growth of retail and passive investing, and how asset managers finance the European economy

Can you still afford a private education – plus VAT?

Private education can be affordable, so long as you plan properly, and explore all your options with a financial adviser.

3 reasons to consider launching a European private market fund

Strategic growth is often synonymous with new products and distribution channels.

Stephan Elmenhorst: "I don't like the term passive - we are extremely active"

Indexed investing means deliberately deviating from the rules here and there in order to get a few basis points of extra return.a

Winning by not losing

“No warning on Earth can save people determined to grow suddenly rich.”

Celebrating the Growing Links Between Jersey, UK and Kenya

Jersey Finance’s Faizal Bhana’ Director – Middle East, Africa and India, hosted the events in Mombasa and Nairobi, billed as “Kenya’s Economic Potential: The Business Perspective”.

New Aviva survey reveals SMEs optimistic about 2025 growth

The study also reveals enduring optimism among SMEs, with 85% confident that their businesses will grow over the next five years.

Germany sees surprise drop in factory output in Oct

Analysts consulted by financial data firm FactSet had expected factory output to rebound in October, rising by one per cent.

Global banks rethink leaving London amid chaos in France and Germany

The French have not been shy about luring bankers and others to Paris.

94% of financial institutions in UK and US expect increased data budgets

Only 21% track costs in real-time while 34% face hidden cost surprises

Why time in the market beats timing the market

As an investor, you would no doubt be concerned.

Schroders UK Financial Adviser Survey 2024: Advisers anticipate move to equities as investors reduce cash holdings

The current survey reveals a significant shift from holding cash back to investing.

Only 18% of young people believe financial advice will benefit them in future

The report also found 18–34-year-olds are twice as likely as 35-54-year-olds to turn to social media for information about finances and money.

Political crises in France and South Korea aren’t market crises

Both look like political rather than financial market crises.

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Skiing into the Swiss property market

Newer resorts such as Andermatt, alongside reinvigorated favourites like Crans-Montana and Klosters, also present an enticing mix of alpine beauty and more competitive pricing.

Pension plans set to increase spending on scenario modeling, survey finds

Three-quarters of pension fund managers will increase their budget for scenario modeling over the next two years

Madness. Madness !

"No matter how much you like grilled cheese… I can’t see this as a reasonable valuation."

Once more unto the breach - speech by Philippe Lintern

Given at FX Markets Europe

Mortgage approvals to home buyers reach highest level since summer 2022

Re-mortgaging also ticked up for the third month in a row in October, the Bank of England said.

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