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Central banks must guard their fragile independence

Politicians are always trying to influence central banks' policy to shape the political context

ESMA speech on data and reporting

Data has become the fuel of today’s economy.

Breathing space for Bank of England on interest rates as inflation falls

Panmure Gordon’s Simon French said: “Today’s 2% inflation print is hardly the justification for a surprise hike in UK interest rates, not least that the rest of the world’s central bankers are itching to cut rates.

Investment advice for artists and creative entrepreneurs by Penny Lovell

Artists often receive their income in large, sporadic chunks, which can lead to excessive short-term spending or uncertainty about bigger decisions.

Technology and Operations Investment Survey

What's driving transformation in asset management?

The pound and UK assets could fall further on PM candidates’ lack of clarity

The deVere CEO concludes: “The lack of real answers from the candidates on the most pressing issue for a generation will inevitably impact the pound and UK assets.

Will banks ever learn? by Marten Nelson

Banks must realize who their real competitors are and form new alliances to address these new threats.

Avaloq Community Conference 2019: Future proofing financial institutions

The Avaloq Community Conference 2019 will bring together movers and shakers from the international Avaloq Community

PIMFA Comments on Woodford Suspension and the Implications on the Financial Services Sector

Actions which undermine good practice serve only to tarnish the reputation of the sector and undermine trust.

Italy Enjoys Return Of High-Flying Real Estate Investors And Buyers

The Italian luxury real estate agency pointed out examples where inquirers that asked about properties over six to eight years ago have suddenly re-appeared in their database.

'Money mules': Rising numbers are in middle age

Most money mules are young men and those who try to quit may be threatened with violence by the criminals who roped them in.

HNWIs want personalised services enhanced by technology, says new report

Both HNWIs and mass-affluent investors want to enhance their relationships with wealth managers through more personalized services

A wrecking ball and a dearth of ideas by Tim Price

Given the nature of the output of British literary circles

Navigating Turbulent Skies: Business Jets and Trade Wars - Zedra

A good example is in the high profile case of the Trump Administration threatening to impose duties of 292% on C Series aircraft manufactured by Bombardier

Adviser role expected to change 'significantly'

CFA Institute Report Identifies Skills Needed for Career Success against Backdrop of Disruption

Appleby Sponsors 5th Annual European Fund Finance Symposium

Appleby is a founding member of the Fund Finance Association

Finance by all, for all by Mark Carney

Given at Women in Banking and Finance 22nd Annual Awards, London

Financial resilience and economic earthquakes - speech by Alex Brazier

He then analyses future risks to the UK’s financial system and what we can do about them when they arise.

Why the wealth world may soon be run by social media

Wealth managers cannot afford the luxury of avoiding Twitter and Instagram, when this is the language their clients increasingly speak.

Why the Dutch Hate Bankers

The public image of the finance industry has plummeted since the financial crisis.

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