03/03/2022
The business case for implementing UX improvements
It’s time for banks and other financial institutions to recognise that UX is not a luxury, it’s essential for commercial success in the modern world.
Comment, Analysis & Research
03/02/2022
Why the sequence of your returns matter – and how to guard against the risk it presents
It is during times like this that is particularly important to think about the sequence of your returns and the risk this can present, especially if you are taking an income from your investments.
03/02/2022
Economic and Strategy Viewpoint - March 2022
Economic outcome of the tragic events in Ukraine likely to include higher inflation and weaker growth, taking the global economy in an even more stagflationary direction.
03/02/2022
Russia-Ukraine conflict: challenges and implications for investors
Norman Villamin, Chief Investment Officer (CIO) Wealth Management, and Patrice Gautry, UBP Chief Economist, hosted a special webinar to discuss the investment implications of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
03/02/2022
A look back at 2021 – trading activity on the rise despite ongoing health crisis
2021 could be characterised as a turning point that saw the start of a rising trend in yields, as well as the return of a strong and sudden inflation partly due to a rise in energy and commodity prices. In parallel, 2021 saw volatility and uncertainty inf
03/02/2022
Escalation Breeds Defensiveness
NATO countries have ratcheted up sanctions, and the Russian central bank will fear a run on the rouble with few levers to pull to stop the rout.
03/02/2022
Investment Update: Russia/Ukraine - Caution is warranted
Risks of higher inflation and slower growth have gone up, and so too have the number and degree of uncertainties around the investment implications.
03/02/2022
John Glen’s speech at the Association of Financial Markets in Europe
Some rules have left firms facing onerous administrative burdens.
03/02/2022
You better have a digital DNA for 2022
Our clients are showing continued interest in improving their digital client engagement and lifecycle management.
03/01/2022
Reflections on significant moments in history from our LGBT+ inclusion network
This year’s LGBT+ History Month is also celebrating the 50th anniversary of the UK Pride Parades.
03/01/2022
CBI urges Government to make investment incentives permanent
The business group said the Government should 'do more to help businesses invest for growth'
03/01/2022
Women overtake men in UK start-up volumes, NatWest data show
Growth in female founded businesses has outstripped that of male-led firms for the very first time.
03/01/2022
How the Russia-Ukraine war could impact equities
An LOIM analysis of past geopolitical events and the resulting effect on commodity-linked inflation may help shed light on the probable impact of the current conflict.
03/01/2022
Exclusive: Credit Suisse’s global investment chief on Ukraine and the dawn of a new world order
his new world order will make risk management as well as investing according to strong and systematic processes even more crucial,” said Strobaek, who joined the Swiss banking giant nearly a decade ago.
02/28/2022
Home bias harm: Investors miss out on UK market renaissance
The UK has been much maligned in recent years for the makeup of its stock market
02/28/2022
EBA Proposals Eye Enhanced Credit Spread Risk and Standardized NII
The shift in monetary policy together with the new guidelines will certainly keep bankers and supervisory authorities busy for the foreseeable future, ensuring the European banking sector manages through the increasing interest rate cycle while protecting
02/28/2022
Ukraine crisis: what does it mean for asset allocation?
The risk of stagflation favours inflation-hedges such as commodities and gold.
02/28/2022
PFS members call for return of CEO role
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02/28/2022
Russia-Ukraine conflict threatens global economy
As countries phase out coal the need for gas has increased.
02/28/2022
UK millennial millionaires double in a year
Bowmore Wealth Group chief executive officer Mark Incledon said: “Millennials are earning more than ever before.