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M&G’s Horvat seeks to turnaround fortunes of Global Basics fund

The M&G Global Basics fund had a torrid time from early 2013 until the end of 2015, during which time its assets plummeted by almost £5bn and it saw two manager changes.

Who’s in the running to be crowned MM’s adviser of the year?

The other worthy shortlisted firms are Paradigm Norton Financial Planning, Saunderson House, True Potential and Westminster Wealth Management.

Now the Bank of England says Brexit will hit the economy as it predicts the 'Pound will fall and mortgage rates will rise'

Bank of England claimed Brexit could hit foreign investment and the pound

Jersey prepares ground in event of Brexit vote

Jersey is working hard behind the scenes to shore up its position with the UK and European Union in the event of a vote in favour of Brexit at the UK referendum on 23 June.

Wealthy investors reject robo-advice in Legg Mason survey

The sentiment appears to be shared overseas, with just 39 per cent of respondents globally expressing trust in online advice.

Deutsche Bank: Blockchain Turns Tried & Tested Biz Models on “Head”

Ideally they should themselves examine through projects or pilot studies how to put the technology into practice.

Caught In A Trap We Can Get Out

Investors should be wary of succumbing to the ‘availability heuristic’ trap

Business Substance' Focus Sees Guernsey Well Placed To Deal With BEPS

The working party, which is chaired by Guernsey's Treasury and Resources Minister, Deputy Gavin St Pier, comprises representatives from Guernsey's Government, the Guernsey Financial Services Commission and tax professionals from the Institute of

‘perfect Storm’ of Events Dampens Optimism Among Financial Services Firms – CBI/PwC

Financial market instability, competition from within the sector and macroeconomic uncertainty were identified as the top three challenges facing financial services over the coming year.

Three Quarters of Investors Demand Increased Levels of Transparency on Private Equity Performance

Private equity assets under management reached a new high of $2.4 trillion in June 2015.2 Alternatives are seen as key to boosting returns, with 46 percent of asset owners planning to increase their exposure.3

Life’s too short to hunt down a decent active fund manager

Good grief! It’s harder than finding a reliable plumber. Though not as messy.

Wealthy Qataris are pouring so much money into London that there's now a 'Qatari Quarter'

It all centres around the London home of Hamad bin Abdullah Al-Thani, son of Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al-Thani who is cousin of Qatar's emir.

London Luxury Quarter boasts strongest retail sales in Western Europe: report

“On the proviso that the area continues to evolve and grow, it is our view that success will breed further success for London Luxury Quarter.”

FOR decades looking after other people’s money has been a lucrative business

Consumers are finally revolting against an outdated industry

Baselworld: how the ultra high-net-worth shop

A chance encounter at Baselworld gives Bill Prince an insight in the ways of billionaire spending

Has the Brics bubble burst?

Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa seem to be failing to justify predictions of 21st century domination

Czech Republic A Safe Haven for Chinese Investment: President

CRI reporter Guo Yan takes a closer look at the booming business cooperation between the two countries.

Hargreaves Lansdown: Our founder doesn't speak for us on 'political' Brexit

Hargreaves Lansdown co-founder, former chief executive and director Peter Hargreaves has been a prominent advocate of Brexit.

Strategy Update from BNP Paribas Investment Partners

Strategy update from BNP Paribas Investment Partners’ Multi Asset Solutions team.

Slowdown in UK commercial property continues

The slowdown has continued into the early part of 2016 and forecasts for the full year have suffered downward revisions.

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