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Eurozone GDP: Strong headline, steady underlying growth

All told, headline GDP growth in the eurozone is vulnerable to a sharp slowdown and possibly a negative quarter in the near-term, given that recent exceptional strength has been driven by volatile Irish GDP.

State pensioners could increase income to £18,500 with two DWP benefits

The benefits are not means-tested, meaning income and savings will not affect eligibility.

Czech billionaire offers €30bn for Ray-Ban family holding based in Luxembourg

Leonardo Maria said he would continue to “protect and safeguard what my father built,” ensuring that ownership of Delfin remains Italian

Utmost announces the completion of the sale of Utmost Life and Pensions to JAB Insurance

The completion of the transaction further simplifies the Group’s structure and supports Utmost’s continued focus on its core international wealth solutions businesses.

Beyond the numbers | Why advisers should encourage families to talk about money

Advisers should know the most appropriate moment to talk with the clients about conversations with wider family

Brits nearly twice as likely to spot pressure tactics in horror films as investment red flags

The pattern also holds for other pressure tactics.

Brand Champions COO named Operations Professional of the Year

Kerry Nicholson was selected as the winner from a shortlist of four operations professionals

London Stock Exchange welcomes Abenójar Tungsten to the Main Market

The company’s flagship asset is the El Moto tungsten and gold project in Ciudad Real, central Spain.

UK property transactions fall as buyers face renewed mortgage rate pressure

Higher borrowing costs are making buyers more cautious, while the greater number of homes available is putting pressure on sellers to price realistically.

The changing legal and regulatory context as asset managers scale up in private markets

Will Normand is Head of Asset Management at the firm, where he’s worked for 14 years.

The role of emerging market debt in diversifying global investment portfolios

The relationship has also been visible across European government bond markets, as higher energy prices have fed inflation concerns and changing expectations for monetary policy.

Retail Investment Strategy is a test of Europe’s competitiveness agenda

By Alexei Döhl, partner at Chicago-headquartered law firm Mayer Brown

British Pound trades lower ahead of UK budget announcement

Economists at ABN AMRO expect newly appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey to avoid major surprises when he delivers his first Budget on Wednesday.

Establishing MGAs in Guernsey: a practical platform for building, growing and exiting

The island offers more than a favourable tax environment or a familiar name in international finance.

L&G expands standalone protection range to give advisers greater flexibility

This includes children’s cover options and additional features such as increasing cover, total permanent disability and waiver of premium.

J O Hambro launches emerging markets fund

The fund takes a high-conviction, all-cap approach, looking beyond the largest companies and most heavily weighted markets in the index to capture the full breadth of the asset class

Defaqto and RSMR tackle ‘track record gap’ for newer funds and portfolios

It is the first rating to combine Defaqto and RSMR expertise following Defaqto’s acquisition of the fund ratings and research business.

T+1: Europe’s settlement challenge moves from preparation to execution

Latest Funds Europe roundtable considers the reality check on those in scope

Ukraine hires Rothschild & Co consortium for state-bank sale preparation

The appointment followed a competitive selection process.

Defaqto joins forces with RSMR to launch new fund rating system

System assesses funds under five years of age

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