02/07/2023
Assessing the UK’s economic prospects
Among G7 economies, the UK’s is the only one still smaller than before the pandemic.
Comment, Analysis & Research
02/07/2023
Dynamic Planner boss says era of product sales over
The boss of Dynamic Planner, which he founded in 2003, said technology has been transformational for the platform sector.
02/07/2023
The Usual Suspects
“The greatest trick the Devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn’t exist.” - “Verbal” Kint (Kevin Spacey), The Usual Suspects.
02/07/2023
How we can help consumers cope during the cost of living squeeze
Families that would once have described themselves as comfortable are bracing themselves as they face higher mortgage or rental costs.
02/06/2023
"30-baggers": why the UK has more than its fair share
There are many “old” economy names among the select group of UK companies which have appreciated in value by 30 times or more.
02/06/2023
Deloitte adds 27pilots to start-up and corporate venturing capabilities
With 27pilots part of its portfolio, Deloitte will be able to better serve its base of start-ups and scale-ups with a full range of services, from incubation and growth through to technology, infrastructure and venture capital solutions.
02/03/2023
Central banks hike rates again - but for how much longer?
Following interest rate hikes in the US, Europe and the UK, we examine the different economic outlooks the respective central banks are facing.
02/03/2023
Swift transition to a weaker dollar
These included far better news, faster than expected, on Chinese growth, receding risks from the natural gas shock on a six to nine-month view and a slowdown in the pace of Fed tightening.
02/03/2023
EY’s Advice to Asset Managers Under ‘Acute Financial Pressure’
Everything should be on the table — but it always was, said Mike Lee, the global leader of wealth & asset management at EY.
02/03/2023
London’s litigation financiers primed to profit on global downturn, Therium chief says
Litigation funders bankroll lawsuits, on a ‘no-win, no fee’ basis, with a view to taking a cut of any winnings.
02/03/2023
Asset and wealth management sector is struggling with digital transformation
This finding is in stark contrast to other industries, where digital transformation and a focus on digital experience as a differentiator has become paramount to customer happiness and business survival.
02/02/2023
The FCA and Practitioner Panel joint survey for 2023 launches
The results are presented to the Practitioner Panel and our Board and will be published in summer 2023.
02/02/2023
Geopolitical tensions creating challenges for Swiss firms – though high proportion moving into new business areas despite crises
Credit Suisse publishes 2023 SME study on how geopolitical tensions are creating challenges for Swiss firms
02/02/2023
ECB behind the rate rise curve as inflation continues to bite
European economies are holding up okay in the face of inflation and rising rates, but the spectre of recession remains ever present in today’s environment.
02/02/2023
BoE raises rates again, but green shoots of positivity emerge
It continues to say inflation will drive policy decision, but the data is looking encouraging.
02/02/2023
Warning of ‘marked slowdown’ in mortgage lending from Santander UK chief as bank’s profit creeps up two per cent
The bank forecast that net interest margin in 2023 would remain higher than 2022 reflecting further base rate increases.
02/01/2023
Hampden & Co’s Jeremy Vaughan: ‘Most private banks aren’t banks at all’
Jeremy Vaughan, managing director of banking, puts the company’s success down to its focus on core banking activity, rather than diversifying into other products.
02/01/2023
Advice is ‘too expensive’ and ‘for the wealthy’, Brits claim
44% of Gen-Z savers believe they can source valuable information on social media
02/01/2023
UK – Does an iterative approach mean less contractual certainty?
This opens the way for more creative and commercial approaches to contractual interpretation but comes at the cost of contractual certainty. Further details are set out below.
02/01/2023
UK gambling with £5.5trn inheritance as more than half don’t have a will
Of those that do have a will, the majority (53%) have not updated it within the last five years, with a further 14% never having updated it at all.