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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.”

Guernsey helps drive increase in non-UK property owners in England and Wales

Guernsey and the other Crown Dependencies are contributing to an increase in property ownership in England and Wales by non-UK citizens.

Markets show resilience and overcome “wall of worry” - Coutts

Stock markets recorded impressive highs in October following several unsettled weeks.

Invest in skills, digitalisation and the green transition to strengthen the recovery, says OECD

The latest OECD Economic Survey of France says that while it is important not to prematurely withdraw support for households and firms

UBP Investment Outlook 2022

Investors benefited as the recovery took hold in the US and Europe in 2021, supported by the vaccine-led reopenings of the regions’ economies.

IHT receipts increase as frozen allowances effectively tax by stealth

One factor likely contributing to the increase in IHT receipts is the soaring housing market.

Tulips! by Tim Price

The popularity and rising value of this colourful perennial plant evidently knows no bounds and this is surely a golden age that is never likely to end.

Hedge fund net inflows top USD23bn in first three quarters as volatility increases

For the second quarter in a row, Citco observed a strong correlation between volatility and trading volumes.

Europe must work together to stay at forefront of high-tech - Merkel

The state will have to play a significant role.

Barclays sees world economy expanding by 6% this year, followed by 4.4% growth in 2022

Some views on the global economic situation by Barclays

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