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Time again for Credit Unions

Credit Unions are community-based, not-for-profit co-operatives in which members pool their savings to offer each other credit.

Global Financial Crisis Caused by Greedy, Incompetent Men. Who Knew?

The Banking Commission recognised the role of avaricious bonuses, impunity and men in the global banking catastrophe.

What Inspiring Leaders Do

What do top executives want from their leaders?

To Master Your Next Meeting, Just Say ‘Yeah’

While ‘yeah’ may seem like an odd candidate for a persuasive word

KPMG Again Ranked Among World's Best Outsourcing Advisors

KPMG receives highest designation of "balanced performance" by leading industry organization

Coutts outlines five key investment opportunities in its mid-year investment

UK - Coutts today launches the Mid-Year Investment Outlook 2013

Game, set and tax!

With tennis season in full swing, and overseas players spending time in the UK for Queen’s and Wimbledon, it is interesting to consider the tax implications for those players.

Rebuilding Europe by Alan Mudie, CIO of UBP

Whilst the region is still plagued by some deep-seated problems, the markets seem to have factored them in and risk premiums on some assets have dropped.

City Investors Vow Fight Over RBS Break-Up

A number of other big institutions are expected to discuss the issue with the RBS chairman, in the coming days.

Kleinwort Benson owner RHJI escapes break-up bid

Calls for a break-up of the business therefore seem unconstructive and damaging.

Borisstan: the independent city state and docking station for global wealth formerly known as London

This latest signatory to the UN charter was officially dubbed Great London, but most people used an informal name that honoured its inspiration.

Permanence by Tim Price, director of investment, PFP

When you give up the search for certainty, an enormous burden is lifted from your shoulders.

Panel backs Commission over tougher standards for bankers

We are delighted that our call for tougher professional standards has been endorsed with the suggestion of a new Senior Person Regime and a new set of Banking Standards Rules.

An Alternative way to Privatise?

I don't think I made a friend this week when I had a little disagreement on air with the author of the report from Policy Exchange, which is described as a "right of centre think tank".

Information overload!

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“The Death of Income?” - Psigma Investment Management

Undoubtedly the greatest current challenge for investors is how to achieve a reasonable income in this era of “financial repression”.

No ‘sunny haven’ in the Channel Islands

Vince Cable has been back in the press this week referring to offshore jurisdictions as ‘sunny places for shady people’.

Before we embark on another round of the blame game, we should take stock and question the logic of a witch-hunt on the wealthy. It is usually the Witch Finders who have most to hide and stir up the wrath of the mob to disguise their own failings.

Outlook for the global financial markets in the second half of 2013 - Julius Baer

Central banks' flood of money forcing investors into riskier investments and long-term trends

The do-or-die questions boards should ask about technology

Board members should raise nine critical questions when discussing technology strategy with IT and business managers.

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