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One swallow does not make a summer

US equities surged 6% on the week while government bond yields tumbled 10bps in the US and 30bps in Europe.

Slowing economy, a cautious outlook

The situation in Europe is very different, with growth more at risk from the Ukraine conflict and inflation more driven by food and energy price shocks.

Rise in number of DB schemes appointing advisers to continue

For the research, LCP carried out an in-depth survey of seven advice firms who between them have appointments to more than 300 DB pension schemes.

VP Bank tokenises the first watch in Liechtenstein

The showcase of this tokenisation took place in the Vintage Lounge of the Vaduz watch store Huber.

Market rebound loses momentum - UBS

The S&P 500 fell 2.01% on Tuesday, giving back part of last week’s 6.5% rise, as continued worries that elevated inflation will weaken consumer spending and growth.

Consent solicitation to insert benchmark rate replacement language into the terms and conditions of two series of Tier 1 capital notes

The purpose of each holders’ meeting and the related consent solicitation is to insert benchmark replacement language into the terms

UK shop prices hit highest rate of inflation since 2008

Prices up 3.1% on a year ago, with fresh food prices in particular rising sharply, figures show

Rowing in unison to enhance cross-border payments − speech by Victoria Cleland

Victoria Cleland talks about the progress of a plan to make cross-border payments cheaper, faster and more transparent.

Earnings – Afterall it’s the Bottom Line that Counts

Total sales for the Nifty 200 universe grew 21% YoY, primarily led by Oil & Gas, Metals, Financial Services, and IT.

One Swallow Does Not Make a Summer

The speech was interpreted as a signal of the Chinese government’s commitment towards the 5.5% growth target for the year.

Market conditions shake up priorities at UK investment firms

Optimism despite multiple risks

The ticking investment time bomb -- how investors got sold a myth

In 17 out of the 18 sectors analysed, the average fund underperformed a comparable benchmark.

Edinburgh houses now 'cheaper' in salary terms than 15 years ago, says Bank of Scotland

That still makes the Capital the least affordable place in Scotland for property.

How to pick the right wealth manager for the 2020s

Investors have never had more choice, but it can be tricky to find a good match

UK explores 5% pay rises for public sector workers

Ministers examine more generous deals because of concern about strikes

Your Wealth, Your Way - Impact Reports 2021

Impact Roadmaps highlight positive change across five tangible impact goals: Inclusion, Health and Wellbeing, Climate Change, Responsible Consumption and Sustainable Infrastructure

Lombard Odier PB CIO: 'A short-lived recession in 2023 is likely'

In equities, Monier prefers value stocks in the energy, financial services, industrials, materials, miners, healthcare and utility sectors.

'I’m considering buying my own fund', says manager

Bonds have sold off this year as investors are concerned about the impact of inflation on the asset class.

Steve Conley: Retiring the idea of retirement

People are asking if we live to 100, will we ever really stop working? And how will this change retirement planning?

£300,000 gulf between HNW retirement dreams and reality

As many as 90% misjudged the level of income needed for later life

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