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Why aiming to beat inflation will be a key investment theme in 2022

As higher inflation looks set to persist in 2022, finding ways to generate a return on investments greater than inflation will be a key investment theme

European Wealth Report: The pandemic has increased wealth concentration

This means that wealth in Europe is increasingly concentrated amongst an increasingly small number of people, thereby increasing economic inequalities.

Record year for Open Market activity in Guernsey

Figures reveal that there were a total of 127 Open Market transactions in 2021

Risk Markets On Alert As Rates Spike

The initial days of 2022 already appear to be testing the resolve of the risk bulls.

The EU vs the City of London: a slow puncture

Brexit hurt the financial centre but lack of political will is holding back Europe’s efforts to reduce its dependence on the UK

2022 banking and capital markets outlook

Scaling new heights with purpose

Expansion and sustainability – TISE evolves in 2021 with Carey Olsen as the leading listing agent again

The most notable change being the separation of the rulebooks and fee schedules for debt and equity securities, with the creation of a dedicated Qualified Investor Bond Market.

Brexit: Fresh Perspectives

The UK has left the EU but there remains a vast array of operational and legal issues for businesses to address. See below for our perspectives on the key challenges and opportunities that Brexit presents for different industries and sectors.

From ‘the great payback’ to ‘peak everything’: Six key themes for investors in 2022

As part of Quilter Investors’ Global Outlook, Knight has identified the six key themes investors should be paying attention to when it comes to constructing their portfolios.

2022 Investment Outlook - Stonehage Fleming Family & Partners

Government bond yields have risen from near historic lows twelve months ago while select credit and long / short managers have navigated the markets reasonably well.

Swiss firms expect slightly stronger euro and stable US dollar in 2022

The reasons for not engaging in hedging vary, with over half prepared to accept the risk.

CIO Viewpoint: Pandemic to endemic; living with infection, inflation and higher rates

The greatest economic challenge from Omicron now looks increasingly like its infectiousness, not its severity.

Risk Markets on Alert as Rates Spike

This time might very well be different: No longer can the market view the Fed as on the sidelines.

The pillars behind ‘Swiss-made’ excellence

This distinction is continuously nurtured and enhanced with significant budgets for research and development, at both national and corporate levels.

Fund flows ‘stable’ in November ahead of Omicron news

month. Tracker funds however, experienced the lowest level of inflows since March 2021, hinting at some underlying investor uncertainty around the trajectory of markets.

Partner hires at London firms increased by 26% in 2021 – study

More than 130 lawyers moved from non-partner roles into partnership

Inflation, interest rates and lockdowns – what to look for in 2022

We look at the big-picture trends we expect to see in 2022 and what investors need to think about.

SS&C Intralinks Predicts Sustained Growth for M&A in Q1 2022

“M&A markets are bound to keep pace with a record 2021.”

Only 30% of UK businesses have a Net Zero Strategy

The survey by YouGov on behalf of Veolia, of over 1,000 senior business decision makers, found that less than a third (29%) of UK businesses have a strategy for reaching carbon net zero.

Let’s dance: Bowie deal won’t be the last, says Coutts

There’s been a huge change in the multiples being paid for these types of assets,” said Matthew Lazenby, executive Director and wealth manager at Coutts.

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