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Mulberry Loss Widens Sharply On Costs Of House Of Fraser Collapse

The widened loss was due to a one-off GBP2.1 million cost related to the collapse of UK department store chain House of Fraser, in which Mulberry operated 21 concessions.

Prime London Home Prices Declined by 3.6% in September

The price falls over the past two years now more than make up for the added costs of stamp duty

Luxembourg deepens its alternative fund roots

On the back of this upward trajectory, the next 12 months will be interesting as the EU prepares for life without the UK.

Should Europe’s banks buy back into the buy side?

Now, as persistently low rates in Europe have pushed down interest margins and pushed up asset values, the rare value some banks enjoy in these businesses is ever-harder to ignore.

German giants: the top three equity managers to watch

Here’s a rundown of the top three managers running German equity funds registered for sale in Europe, beyond Germany.

Today's fees are killing tomorrow's nest egg

Take another example, this time looking at retirement income drawdown.

SGG Group Ceo Voted European Personality Of The Year

The Funds Europe Awards, now in their fourteenth year, set out to recognise personal and company achievements and contributions within the European funds community and to credit publicly those who have advanced the cross-border agenda in the funds industr

UBS Still Employer of Choice?

As UBS scrambles to recover from accusations that it botched its response to rape allegations, has the Swiss bank lost appeal as an employer?

Ex-UBS Grad Alleges Whitewash

A former graduate banker at UBS has blasted an outside legal review at the bank following a rape allegation she made against one of her bosses.

Keeping it in the Family: Ten Timeless Tips for Protecting a Family Fortune by Penny Lovell

While none of us can predict the future, there’s plenty to be learned from the past.

Fireworks by Tim Price

From Investing Through the Looking Glass – a rational guide to irrational financial markets.

Bank analysts are getting crushed in Europe — and smaller firms are getting hit the worst

Revenues for banks from European equity research are plummeting in the aftermath of the introduction of MiFID II.

UK plc Profits Break New Record

The big jump in oil prices pushed oil profits up more than six-fold year-on-year

Fund managers should focus on ‘actual’ investing, says Baillie Gifford

To highlight the need for the investment management industry to refocus on its fundamental objective, Baillie Gifford is launching an international campaign based on the concept of ‘actual’ investing.

A Side-by-Side Look at Talent and Rewards in Financial Services and Technology

This 75-page report is a deep-dive into practices observed in both industries, with commentary on key areas of alignment and misalignment—a must read for any firm that is re-evaluating their employee value proposition and total reward strategy to al

Charities Budget Update - Saffery Champness

From April 2019, where the sale of a donor’s goods raises less than £20 a year, charities will only need to write to tell them every three years rather than annually.

Big data needs a big re-think: consumers are more anxious, but businesses can restore trust with greater transparency

Global KPMG study of 25,000 consumers reveals that we are embracing new technology, but are concerned with the types of data held by businesses.

OppenheimerFunds and Greenwich Associates Launch New Research on the Future of Global Equities

Examines the Role of Global Equities in Institutional Portfolios and Finds Strong Long-Term Outlook

Lessons in workplace stress from 2000 years ago

If not managed and resolved early, all of this can lead to claims to the Employment Tribunal, with all the disruption, extra costs and reputational damage that they can inflict.

Warning as banks misjudge the Frankfurt hiring market

Their omissions are leading to concern that hiring won't happen in time./1

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