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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.

Investment trust and fund 2021 performance review

Comparing the winners within the trust world versus open-ended, two things jump out.

About LIBOR transition

These submissions were intended to reflect the interest rate at which banks could borrow money on unsecured terms in wholesale markets.

Quilter Cheviot :Weekly comment: New year, new start

UK markets did lag behind somewhat, but still returned close to 20% while the big disappointment was emerging markets which were down slightly due in part to concerns about Chinese growth.

Seismic Spotlight B Corp Podcast

Each podcast episode features a 1-on-1 interview with Amy, who shines a Seismic Spotlight on businesses leading the shift.

The team has also advised on Scottish deals including the sale of Axios Systems plc to IFS, Circularity Capital’s investment in P2i, the acquisition of Roylance Pharma by US client Infinity BiologiX, and the Aim listings of Calnex and Parsley Box.

FCA successor to Andrew Bailey awarded CBE in New Year honours

Christopher Woolard receives accolade for services to financial regulation and technology innovation

Global M&A to remain strong in 2022

Recording their first positive annual performance for five years, dealmakers expect M&A activity to continue to increase this year and ESG issues to dominate the corporate agend

Our client relationship managers are the ‘conductors of the orchestra’

There is an engaging dialogue with younger generation, which wasn’t there before Covid.

Providers need to get better at providing data access, says 7IM boss

This allows them to deliver suitability and ongoing review reports without having to re-key the data, and also allows advisers to deliver more of their advice in a digital format.

Asset managers brace for bumpier markets ahead after 2021 bounce

Gap between winners and losers expected to widen

UK housing market expected to stabilise in 2022 after bumper year

Price rises predicted to ease, but increases in 2021 still may make it difficult for first-time buyers

Business leaders from around UK recognised in New Year's Honours List

We take a look at the members of the UK's business community who have been awarded in 2022

Wealthy Brits refocus portfolios ethically 'with urgency'

Those views include putting a high value on investments that balance profit with purpose.

Steve Webb: Annuities still have an important part to play

The first reason we could see a renewed interest in annuities is the surprising fact that the *majority* of annuities are now sold on an enhanced basis.

RSM bullish for new year after Scottish teams advise on bumper deals in 2021

Accountancy, tax and business advisory firm RSM UK’s Scottish teams have advised on more than 30 deals in the past year, with a combined value in excess of £400 million.

What's next for Korean investment in European real estate?

Ogier works closely with some of the most reputable Korean based investment managers and has advised on many of the highest profile deals by Korean investors into European and UK real estate.

Can 2022 be a record year for M&A in the UK?

The combined effects of Brexit and the pandemic have meant that buyout groups, flush with cash from low interest rates and hungry investors, have started targeting undervalued British firms – with research from Schroders showing that on average, UK

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