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Brexit could cut wages by 30% over next two decades, says private equity boss Guy Hands

Leaving the European Union will be bad for most people but good for his own multi-billion pound fund, he says

Chris Johns: Weakness of German banks a systemic threat to euro itself

Some wonder how German banker misdeeds sit with government insistence on fiscal rules

American carnage? Tim Price

“Every decision on trade, on taxes, on immigration, on foreign affairs will be made to benefit American workers and American families.”

Brexit 'could pose risk to financing' of Northern Ireland business

Northern Ireland businesses are set to face a stark crisis in securing finance as major global lenders begin moving operations outside the UK due to Brexit, it's been claimed.

How to: attract external investors

Solicitors are naturally wary of outside investment, but it is a day-to-day reality for a growing number of firms.

40% of asset managers unprepared for Mifid II unbundling

Despite this ‘significant overhaul’, only 40% of managers expect greater research fee transparency will benefit clients.

UK asset management employees survive global pay plunge

The 2016 pay average is down two per cent from $101,000 in 2015, which itself was down 18 per cent.

Fifth straight quarter of growth for Guernsey funds

Guernsey’s fund industry has enjoyed five consecutive quarters of growth according to the latest figures just released

How big was the global Trump rally – and where does it leave valuations?

The combination of Brexit, Donald Trump’s election, the return of inflation and prospect of higher interest rates would normally undermine demand for shares.

May Insists Banks of ‘Huge Value’ as They Step Up Plans to Exit

The comments represent the warmest statement of backing that May has made about the financial sector in her six months as premier.

Practical implications of US law on EU practice

The change or inflexion is the commencement of the senior manager’s regime which imposes what is called a duty of responsibility on senior managers and which commenced in March 2016.

Bankers expect Britain to back Brexit transition calls

All the banks want a multi-year agreement

Jupiter eyes emerging market trust launch

Renewed enthusiasm for emerging markets could see Jupiter Fund Management launch an income investment trust under Ross Teverson.

Morning Coffee: U.S. investment banks are increasing their dominance. Hedge funds getting squeezed over expenses

Brexit is quickly turning into a slowly unfolding train wreck for investment banks in the City.

North-West wealth manager becomes top client of £11bn investment platform

It first started working with Nucleus which is an adviser-built investment management platform, in 2007.

New Year's Resolutions - Quilter Cheviot

Last year was quite remarkable in terms of events not quite unfolding as expected

20 years inside the mind of the CEO... What’s next?

What’s on the mind of 1,379 CEOs around the world?

Sweden best country in the world for business: Forbes ranking

The lower benefits allowed for tax cuts.

Professional job opportunities decreased by 20% in December - Morgan McKinley

Employers are now seeking more specialist expertise to manage the effective implementations of the new Regulatory Frameworks

Speech: ECB exutive board member Yves Mersch on digital base money

Technological feasibility and cost considerations alone will not change our mandate.

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