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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

What does 2022 have in store for the UK economy?

US growth also looked firm, though inflationary pressures continued to mount.

Volatile Credit Risk Models

Although the pandemic has depressed the macroeconomic outlook, a significant increase in defaults has not been observed yet.

2021- Looking in the Rear-View Mirror

Globally equity returns were quite mixed.

Economists anticipate slow wind-down of ECB bond-buying stimulus

Forecasters polled by FT foresee extended period of purchases in contrast to other central banks

Many Irish companies slack when it comes to risk management

New survey finds businesses optimistic about role of technology in society

Sovereign wealth fund, public pension fund assets hit record US$31.9t

The report also found that state-owned investors had deployed more money, both in number of deals and by volume, than in any of the previous 6 years.

Banks unable to build on rate rise bounce

Futures markets suggest huge hikes in rates are unlikely

British Companies Targeting US Retail Investors

U.S. trading had a “significant impact” on demand for shares in Argo Blockchain, which runs several bitcoin mining facilities.

London average house price tops £507,000 as UK property values soar

Average UK house prices were 10.4% higher annually, with the typical price of a home in Britain at £254,822 in December.

Bitcoin slump? Yes, but ignore the crypto deniers

“For the third consecutive year, Bitcoin has outperformed both stocks and gold.”

Equity markets will be tough in 2022 but not hostile

The result will be tighter monetary policy, as central banks move to reign in stimulus programmes, and some seek to tentatively raise interest rates.

Global IPO market enjoys exceptional year in 2021

In fact, the performance of the global IPO market was so strong that it broke records in terms of both volume and proceeds well into the fourth quarter of the year.

UK insolvencies expected to rise in 2022

Businesses will continue to battle surging costs, supply chain woes and withdrawal of government support, say advisers

Killik & Co – 4 things we’re thinking about for 2022

The freezes are thus a way for the government to increase tax revenue through measures short of introducing additional taxes and could be argued to fall into ‘stealth tax’ territory.

Fintech is killing off the UK high street bank

Bank branches closing left and right, report finds

Significant shifts in consumer behaviour create unique opportunities

Analysis of comprehensive payment data and recent consumer research across the Nordic markets not only shows how the pandemic has affected consumer behaviour both online and offline, but it also provides insights into which of those trends are likely to c

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