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One in five of HNWs have never spoken with a financial adviser

Just under a third (31%) say it’s because they don’t trust financial advisers and one in five (20%) because they think it will cost too much.

The Billionaire Hedge Fund Manager With Quantum Ambitions

In an age of quantitative investing, where billions of dollars are run by black-box algorithms making split-second trades, Hintze’s approach seems almost old-fashioned.

Hedge fund giant accuses BlackRock of being 'full of greenwash'

Activist hedge fund TCI has accused BlackRock of 'greenwashing' and called on fund managers to force companies to act on climate change.

European corporate and investment banks (CIBs) are in great difficulties.

European banks are struggling and losing out to American banks, which have managed to strengthen their position in Europe, notably by relying on a large domestic market and a more favourable regulatory landscape.

Adapting to a new normal in European asset management

Growth dynamics in the largest European markets paralleled those of the overall region.

LVMH Snatches Up Esclans Rosé

Lichine will stay onboard and continue to work with the brand. retaining him was seen as key as Lichine is considered a major force in rosé’s recent rise to popularity—the concurrent rise of day drinking in the States didn’t hurt

Billionaires only, please! London vault for the ultra-rich opens

Exclusive safety deposit bank near Harrods angles to be world’s most expensive

OECD releases peer review reports on dispute resolution

The reports of Brazil; Bulgaria; China (People's Republic of); Hong Kong, China; Indonesia; Russian Federation and Saudi Arabia published contain around 190 targeted recommendations that will be followed up in stage 2 of the peer review process.

The value of advice: A £47,000 uplift

The analysis uses a technique called propensity score matching to match respondents across various characteristics.

Why the election matters to those outside the UK

The Conservative manifesto does not set out any specific tax cuts or any relaxation of the tax regime for people living outside the UK but with interests here.

Investors have become complacent over Currency Risks and a strengthening Sterling

As such, many investors have become complacent about a weak Sterling adding to performance, even if it is only from FTSE 100 companies, which tend to be significant beneficiaries of foreign earnings.

What’s your number? by Penny Lovell

The staggering fact, is that according to our research, only 12% of UK residents under 55 know the answer to that question.

How to Improve Your AML Compliance and Prevent Money Laundering

If your firm operates across many offices and different jurisdictions, there is a danger that the processes will become disparate.

Luxembourg Real Estate Investment Funds at Record Highs Across the Board

The increase in the number of fund launches corresponds with a rise in net asset under management

Red Scare by Tim Price

The UK economy needs reform.

Why Guernsey and Jersey should be in your UK/European tool kit

The mature and stable regimes of the Channel Islands offer Asia-based managers an efficient hub to manage capital flows across the world, write Carey Olsen's Andrew Tually and Susan McKinstray.

HSBC’s top duo put futures on line with radical overhaul

Interim CEO Noel Quinn and CFO Ewen Stevenson know plan to streamline brings risks

Comment: Brexit a boon for HNW investors

This has impacted rental values and Knight Frank says there are several examples where the rental yield has pushed beyond 4 per cent, high by prime central London standards.

Women savers are ‘more loyal to their bank than men’

Women are less likely than men to move their savings to get a better interest rate, new figures reveal.

Getting ready for Europe’s new payments architecture

The modernisation of Europe’s payments infrastructures will be a global market event.

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