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Confidence in UK housing market at four-year high, say estate agents

Pandemic-driven stamp duty cuts and lockdown has increased demand for homes with gardens

Asset Management Europe by Rothschild

Firstly, the continued spread of Covid-19 is an ongoing drag on behaviour and the normalization in cross-border mobility.

AT1s look attractive for investors today

AT1s having benefited from the last decade’s banking reforms, the potential for attractive returns in this asset class could grow considerably in a stabilisation scenario.

5-Year Market Forecast Calls for 2.6% Global Growth

Rates and Inflation to Remain Low; Stock Returns in the 3.8-8.2% Range; High Yield and EM Debt Outliers amid Low Bond Returns

John Glen speech to investment management sector on sustainability and responsible investment

The Economic Secretary to the Treasury spoke about the opportunity to extend the UK’s leadership in responsible investing and strengthen the UK’s position as a leading global financial centre.

Otherwise fine by Rathbones

Chief investment officer Julian Chillingworth is chipper enough, albeit with an umbrella under his arm.

WeekWatch by St. James’s Place

Large technology companies have enjoyed a surge in their share prices in recent months

Bankers Hit the Limits on Working From Home

Speaking to some of the world’s biggest banks, one gets the impression that the new way of working might not be so different to the old way.

EIB President visits Cyprus to discuss support for new investments

EIB support includes Cyprus’ participation in the €25 bln Pan-European Guarantee Fund (EGF) to help companies that are struggling through the current crisis, forming a bridge to the recovery, as well as financial support, intermediated through

AIM dividends set to fall by at least a third in 2020

The second quarter usually marks a seasonal high point for dividends

Under-55s more likely to seek financial advice

The Coronavirus pandemic is encouraging more under-55s to seek financial advice.

Custodian of the year: BNP Paribas

Asia Risk Awards 2020

French rainmaker Maris breaks up with boutique partner Messier

The sources said Maris intends to move on after disagreements with Messier over strategy and management, as he no longer sees a future for himself at the firm.

LEBC founder Jack McVitie dies

Jack McVitie will be sorely missed by everyone who knew him, and our thoughts are with his family through this sad time.

BoE comments press the case for further targeted government support

Live data points provide some comfort but it is right to remain cautious on how the recovery will play out.

Countries have responded decisively to the COVID-19 crisis, but face significant fiscal challenges ahead

The report shows that while the size of fiscal packages in response to the COVID-19 crisis has varied across countries, most have been significant, and many countries have taken unprecedented action.

The value of financial advice

New report from St. James's Place and Boring Money aims to identify how consumers receive and benefit from advice

International Financial Centres have a proven track record when it comes to successful wealth transfer

The Covid-19 pandemic has prompted families to reflect on their succession planning.

9 Tips for Managing Remote Employees

HR should help managers with nine specific activities to ensure employees get the requisite support to tackle the emotional roller coaster of this crisis — and are productive and engaged.

First half performance reflects the Group’s resilience - Capgemini

We set objectives for 2020 that illustrate the resilience of our revenues, profitability and organic free cash flow.

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