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EuroMillions jackpot winner could double his money with clever investment scheme

Jackpot in a trust run by the Queen’s bank, Coutts & Co.

Reasons to choose Guernsey for funds

The latest statistics from the Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC) continue to show growth in Guernsey’s funds sector with the net asset value of funds in Guernsey currently at an all-time high, having increased by 20% over the past year.

Setting up in Denmark

The country offers a clear regulatory framework, accessible regulators, and a transparent and effective legal system.

A Partnership Delivering Value

One of the key messages to emerge from our ‘Global Jersey: International Perspectives’ online event series back in the summer was just how important the joined-up connectivity is that Jersey offers as an IFC.

2021 Q3 Hedge Fund Report – Quarterly Review

Over the quarter, 59.02% of funds delivered a positive annual return versus 82.03% in Q2 and 73.4% in Q1.

BlackRock expects sustainability to influence how future investment portfolios shape up

Importance of sustainable transition in investment decisions will continue to grow as it is 'very central to the way most investors are thinking', BlackRock’s head of EMEA says

Don’t let inflation and stealth erode your wealth

While increases in headline rates of tax are unambiguous and attract easy headlines, the adjustment of tax-free allowances and starting rates for tax bands by the government, so as to raise taxes, somehow seems to slip under the mainstream radar.

Firms are focused on increasing flexibility and reducing costs to drive efficiency

One way is through automating manual processes.

Popularity of crypto funds sparks growing interest from managers

Fidelity, UBS and State Street are the latest to say they are scrutinising the crypto fund space

UBS Investor Sentiment Survey: Sustainable Investing More Important than Ever to Investors

Investors continue to remain optimistic about the economy and markets, and many plan to increase exposure to risk assets

The climate crisis cannot be stopped without empowering women

With COP26 only just concluded, sustainability and the future of our planet are at the forefront of our minds.

Inflation Now and Then by Jonathan Haskel

Remarks given by Jonathan Haskel, External Member of the Monetary Policy Committee, Bank of England, and Imperial College Business School, Imperial College, London

UBS foreign chair ticks more boxes than Deutsche’s

Kelleher has the right résumé for the world’s largest wealth manager.

The US Gives Thanks while Europe Worries by Gary Dugan

The current robust inflation news is not lost on the bond market.

LV was 'sub-scale' and needed Bain deal, chairman says

The mutual said its 2020 strategic review had concluded LV was “a sub-scale, life and pensions business with an insufficiently strong capital structure and a loss-making new business unit, in need of investment”.

Too early to jump into ESG with both feet

Its influence is growing but diversification remains vital, says one investment manager.

Saracen Fund Managers: Why higher inflation is here to stay

Rising inflation has meant the word ‘transitory’ has been bandied around, but there are signs higher numbers could be more permanent than many realised.

Working together to enhance cross-border payments - speech by Victoria Cleland

Keynote presentation at the Central Bank Payments Conference

Inheritance and lifetime gifts: quick wins to optimise your estate

Therefore it comes as no surprise that estate planning services from banks has flourished. Despite these being essential services, they actually only come into effect at the time of death.

Deloitte reveals the UK’s fastest growing tech companies

"The extraordinary growth of this year’s Fast 50 represents the remarkable tenacity of the UK’s technology industry.”

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