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The Wealthiest Cities in the World in 2023

The US and China also dominate the Top 10 list of fastest growing cities when it comes to resident millionaires over the past decade.

UK inflation dips to 10.1% in March

Consensus expectations of 9.8%

Aviva still weighing up Lloyd's re-entry as part of GCS strategy

Aviva, which was then known as Norwich Union, closed its CGNU Global Risks and sold its Lloyd’s managing agency Marlborough to the Berkshire Hathaway Group following the merger with CGU in 2000.

Deloitte CFO Survey points to increased optimism

A total of 64 CFOs participated, including the CFOs of 11 FTSE 100 and 24 FTSE 250 companies.

It's time to go back and understand that annuity market again

We've been through a period where drawdown has been very prevalent, annuities perhaps weren't offering that value.

Private Markets: attractive opportunities in the coming vintages

Private Markets have a history of strong performances following peak equity markets and even during recessions.

Germany's Buch seen as favorite to be new ECB top supervisor, sources say

The sources said the three women are fully qualified for the job on their own merits

Is Another Former High-Flier Returning to UBS?

In early April, UBS announced it was bringing back Swiss Re chairman Sergio Ermotti as CEO to lead its acquisition and integration of Credit Suisse Group.

Why are wealth management firms ignoring their own succession planning advice?

Financial firms often tell their clients about the importance of succession planning. They should practise what they preach

Private assets views Q2 2023 - Navigating the downturn

A regular update from our private assets business, that includes detailed thoughts on the risks and opportunities emerging in each private asset class.

BoE's Huw Pill: 'Path of inflation may be bumpier than we expect'

'Material upside surprise'

CIO Lens Q2 2023: when rising rates bite

With companies and markets still adjusting to the reality of higher interest rates, it has been a volatile start to 2023.

JO Hambro UK Equity Income ends 10-year volatile Abrdn affair

Citywire + rated fund managers Clive Beagles and James Lowen have sold out of long-term holding Abrdn following the recent rally in its share price.

Raiffeisen Transaction Price Index: Swiss home market still not out of step

The higher level of mortgage interest rates is still not disrupting the Swiss home market.

Profile Group: Significant growth in 2022 for the fifth consecutive year

The Group's liquidity remained at satisfactory levels, with total cash at the end of the year 2022 at € 14.2 million.

Monetary and financial stability: lessons from recent times - speech by Andrew Bailey Given at the Institute of International Finance

All of this has to be set against the most serious global pandemic for at least a century and the most serious war in Europe since 1945.

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