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AIB brokers deal to keep Goodbody out of bank bonus ban

Stockbroker to avoid 89% tax rate on incentives in terms of lender’s takeover

A question of independence for Threadneedle Street’s old lady

The markets’ view suggests that Andrew Bailey, the Bank “lifer” who became governor in March, and has had a baptism of fire, may be losing the battle.

First-time buyers taking longer mortgage terms as they prioritise monthly payments over house price

The proportion of first-time buyers taking on mortgages longer than 25 years has risen by more than 50 per cent in a decade, Nationwide said

How can UK alternative fund managers access European investors post-Brexit?

With the EU passport no longer available, Senior Consultant - Fund Services, Melville Rodrigues considers the solutions for UK real estate managers to continue to access European investors.

Ashmore assets rise 9 per cent but net outflows persist

Investors did not seem too phased by the continued outflows with its share price rising more than one per cent in early trading before dipping to trade 0.4 per cent lower.

Advisers bullish on sector prospects but waiver on UK economic outlook - survey

Standard Life adviser survey

UK Asset Owners and Managers to Form Sustainability Alliance

Nest and others are discussing how to embed environmental and other worthy goals into manager disclosures and selection.

From pro footballer to financial adviser

Ex-Premier League star sees ‘a lot of similarities’ between his previous career and wealth management

New name for STM Malta

The growth strategy is based on 5 key strengths: Superior customer service, strong knowledge base and financial resources, people development, up-to-date organisational operations, and strategic partnerships.

Diving dollar drives Ashmore assets higher despite outflows

Assets under management at Ashmore rose 9% in the final quarter of 2020 as investors dived back into emerging market equity.

Punter Southall CIO: Growth in the UK will be slow

Punter Southall Wealth is a division of the parent company that incorporates the Psigma Investment Management business, which Punter Southall has owned for many years.

Why we left the DB introducer market

Harrison said it was a positive business decision, and one the firm chose to make to ensure they were not forced to make it at a later date.

Succession halves loss in year of financial 'step up'

Succession also reported a slight increase in assets, which grew to £7.67bn up from £7.47bn the previous year, and a turnover of £74.3m overall for the year.

Why SPACs are booming in New York but not in London

SPACs have been on fire in the US, raking in more money last year than in the entire decade before.

Why Guernsey is a jurisdiction of choice for alternative funds

With an array of competing jurisdictions to choose from

Aviva pressed to recall bonuses after share buyback debacle

Aviva declined to comment on the letter but noted that it revised down executive director bonuses at the time in 2018.

Fairstone secures £60m Aum in first acquisition of 2021

Lee Hartley, chief executive of Fairstone, said finalising the deal with Hammett and Petch had kick-started the company's growth plan for 2021.

From evolution to revolution: Investment trust sector urged to grow in order to 'stay relevant'

Consolidation and zero discount models encouraged

Private markets forecast to grow to $4.9tn globally by 2025 and make up 10% of global AuM - PwC

The report, Prime time for private markets: The new value creation playbook, examines prospects for four primarily illiquid asset classes of private equity (including venture capital), infrastructure, real estate and private credit across a range of scena

River and Mercantile’s Sym – six key tenets to help find attractive opportunities in Europe

To find these opportunities, Sym focuses on six key tenets which he believes can provide an ongoing source of alpha for the fund.

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