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Why wealth management runs on relationships

For years, wealth management has been defined by scale. Banks expanded internationally, invested in specialist expertise and built increasingly sophisticated platforms to serve globally mobile clients.

Searching for signposts − speech by Alan Taylor

Given at the 2026 Dow Lecture, National Institute of Economic and Social Research

GDP rises 0.5% in second quarter, but growth remains hard won

While there have been some shoots emerging in recent months, they risk being cut down at an early stage should we see tax rises or other measures announced at the Budget.

2026 Entrepreneurs Study: Swiss family businesses are accelerating their technological transformation, but succession remains a key challenge

The 2026 edition highlights forward-looking entrepreneurs who are investing in technology and artificial intelligence

Consistent advice starts with a consistent standard of care

The outcome must reflect the individual

Half of Artemis youth scheme participants now working in or pursuing finance careers

Artemis Profit Hunt takes 60 year 12 students through a five-month investment programme each year

Bank advisors remain (still) number one.

Bank advisors don't need to fear ChatGPT and similar services just yet – at least not when considering the entire Swiss population.

Wealthier entrepreneurs more likely to trust AI for investments

The report, which surveyed more than 3,000 HNW and UHNW entrepreneurs and founders worldwide, found 84 per cent of entrepreneurs trust AI to help them manage their financial investments.

Resilient Regions could unlock stronger UK growth, Barclays says

Barclays analysis shows the route from resilience to growth differs by region, with local strengths and barriers shaping economic opportunities across the country

The Budget and retirement resilience: building a plan that can withstand change

History has shown that individuals who make significant financial decisions based on anticipated changes can find themselves in a difficult position if those changes fail to materialise.

Charities warn of redundancies as rising costs outpace funding

The survey of senior executives at charities with a collective £5 billion of equity investments found almost all (99%) say current funding levels do not match costs.

AI Validation in Financial Institutions

From Challenge to Competitive Advantage

No bank too big to fail, and none too small to resolve − speech by Ruth Smith

Given at The Florence School of Banking & Finance Resolution Academy, European University Institute

Financial confidence rises but investing and retirement lag

The research also found that financially confident consumers are more likely to take active steps with their money.

Market volatility leads to portfolio restructuring, survey finds

Over the next five years, fund managers see the ‘greening’ of institutional portfolios accelerating at vastly different speeds globally.

Why Global Asset Managers Are Rethinking Distribution Infrastructure

Managers seeking to scale cannot rely solely on their domestic markets; access to investors across the EEA, UK, Middle East and Asia has become central to growth strategies.

Central banks are still worried about inflation

The move helped ease upward pressure on government bond yields and could help ease borrowing costs across the broader market.

What is the future of money?

How digital ecosystems will transform finance

Advisers urged to make retirement planning a ‘family affair’ amid participation gap

Advice relationships were found to often be centred around a single primary contact, with 51 per cent of clients saying they held the adviser relationship in their name only.

UBS Global Real Estate Bubble Index 2026: Zurich and Tokyo lead global housing bubble risk

The UBS Global Real Estate Bubble Index 2026 finds that Zurich has the highest bubble risk, followed by Tokyo.

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