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COVID-19: A checklist for private equity fund managers

The spirit of this message is being reincarnated, now fully understood and appreciated by the current generations amid this new ‘world war’ against the coronavirus.

Looking Beyond the Fear: An Analysis of Sharp Selloffs

COVID-19’s spread and containment efforts have forced market prices to recalibrate sharply as expectations about different industries and the overall economy have shifted at a breakneck pace.

Boris Johnson tests positive for COVID-19

I am now self-isolating

Firms' COVID-19 responses have ranged from crap to ace

In Australia, HWL Ebsworth was accused of requiring all staff to come to the office rather than work from home during the coronavirus outbreak.

Mattioli boss sacrifices salary amid Covid-19 crisis

The firm has also confirmed to staff that it is likely they will not receive any bonuses for the current financial year with the funds instead going to help address the impact of coronavirus.

COVID-19 and the debt capital markets: the pivotal role of corporate trustees

At the time of writing, the global economic landscape is bleak and saturated with profit warnings and overleveraged companies.

COVID-19 – Important considerations for asset management companies and investment funds

With travel between countries currently severely restricted it is increasing likely that directors may not be willing and/or physically able to travel to meetings in Ireland.

Geneva WM CIO on how he shifted his allocations in the face of Covid-19

Digitalisation is another theme which Sanz believes has the potential to perform well at a time when people have to limit physical contacts.

Children arrangements under UK coronavirus lockdown – potential for bad and good

Minimising the risk of spreading the infection is important for the safety of each family and society as a whole, and maintaining contact with both parents is inevitably crucial to the child’s well-being.

Where the Land Lies for LIBOR in the New World We are in

It's a set of benchmarks that are intended to reflect the average interest rate at which the major global banks will borrow from each other.

8 Wellbeing Leadership Strategies for Responding to COVID-19

Employers have an extraordinary impact not only on the people that work for them but their families and friends.

Advanced economies can weather the coronavirus for a season: Morningstar

Support measures will have a cost and government financial balances look set to deteriorate across global sovereigns.

COVID-19 and AGMs for Jersey public companies

Public companies incorporated in Jersey have a legal obligation to hold an AGM in each calendar year with not more than 18 months elapsing between the date of one AGM and the next.

ESMA recommends action by market participants on COVID-19

ESMA also mentions in its statement that, in coordination with NCAs, it continues to monitor developments in financial markets as a result of the COVID-19 situation

CSSF and ESMA – COVID-19 update

The CSSF has remained active as recent public health events have unfolded and has provided its stakeholders with other relevant guidelines and information.

COVID-19: Wine and Work in Quarantined Italy

An early spring in vineyards and coping with collapsed markets and tourism

Adviser diary: Crisis puts software under the microscope

Firms that have a lot of money on platforms which have had trouble replatforming might be struggling, but fortunately that's not us.

Santander chair, CEO give half of their pay to bank's virus-related medical fund

Regular bank employees are also being invited to contribute voluntarily.

Donation for coronavirus emergency: Julius Baer supports ongoing urgency relief efforts

The Group’s donation will be given to two renowned Swiss charities – the Swiss Red Cross and Pro Senectute – and to other organisations abroad, in the communities where Julius Baer operates.

COVID-19: FCA statement on UK markets

The FCA confirms it is not considering a UK short selling ban