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Gold has ‘growing potential’ to break $1,800 an ounce, says UBS

There’s “growing potential” for the price of gold to break $1,800 per ounce, according to UBS Investment Bank’s Joni Teves.

Bug Tussle by Tim Price

Epidemiologists did not predict last year that a pandemic would happen now, in the same way that economists did not foresee the financial crisis (or the current downturn).

Guernsey Finance to explore investment sector’s recovery from pandemic

The environment for funds has clearly changed.

A time for patience by Sanlam

The good news is that, treated with respect, volatile markets are an investor’s friend.

EU loses over $27 billion in corporate tax a year to UK, Switzerland, Luxembourg and Netherlands

The findings come amid increasing urgency in the EU to address the risks corporate tax havens impose on measures to tackle both the health and economic fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Dine in a dungeon, discover a deserted island, slip through a hidden door or grab a bar of gold: The best of Britain's secrets revealed

When restrictions are lifted, it’ll be our chance to tread lightly into the nation’s less-visited areas

Cyprus Economy: Responding to the Covid-19 Virus

In responding to the current and prospective devastating loss of economic activity, jobs and incomes Cyprus policy-makers need to address two interrelated needs.

Use the lockdown to lock up your assets

Most British expats will remain UK-domiciled even if they have lived abroad for many years.

V-shaped economic revival, fuelled by FOMO

Mr Green says: “We’re witnessing what is likely to become a powerful recovery in global stock markets as investors look ahead to the latter half of 2020 and into 2021.

Europe's falling angels pin hopes on $33 billion ECB redemption

Companies need to retain an investment-grade rating from at least one of the main agencies to remain eligible for the ECB's current bond buying programmes.

Royal Bank of Scotland – provisions rise but formidable capital position intact

A £802m provision for bad loans (credit impairments) meant profits fell 58.5% to £331m. Without this charge operating profits would have risen 20.2%.

Peter Hargreaves: Coronavirus crisis has been 'salutary' lesson for traditional fund managers

Value investing is 'outdated'

Leadership in uncertain times – the essential role of authenticity

The importance of good leadership cannot be overstated.

'Steadying the ship' for Alternative Investment Fund Managers during uncertain times

As the crisis continues to unfold, we expect our AIFM teams to be increasingly busy.

Gold prices going to "pop" to $2,700, easily - Frank Holmes

Holmes added that the gold miners should also perform exceptionally well during periods of upward bullion price movements.

Gifting assets in the UK during coronavirus

The timing and mechanism of making gifts may be impacted by the nature of the asset and the individuals in question, but also the commercial circumstances.

Further action from Fed needed over next few weeks - Fidelity comments

Changes to forward guidance on interest rates was one of the main focus points for markets in today's announcement.

Virus hit: HSBC bad loan charges could touch $11b

This is upper ceiling of what London-based bank expects in an unsettled marketplace

Octopus Recommends Summer Series: Books to keep you entertained

We love a good book at Octopus, so it’s not surprising that many of our colleagues suggested their top summer reads too.

How to hedge when volatility itself becomes volatile

Such a defensive overlay solution should combine different hedging and financing strategies, allowing it to be flexible and to adapt to the market and volatility environment.

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