04/27/2021
CBI/PwC Financial Services Survey
As optimism continues to grow, 2021 offers further opportunities to move forward and drive sustainable change.
Comment, Analysis & Research
04/27/2021
Quilter finds its clients prefer face-to-face advice
Four in five (80 per cent) also felt all their financial planning needs could be covered remotely.
04/27/2021
Brits not willing to seek financial advice during pandemic
The survey found that men were more inclined to leverage adviser support throughout the pandemic compared to their female counterparts.
04/26/2021
Testing Times by Gary Dugan
This human tragedy has so far not affected the general performance of emerging markets.
04/26/2021
Europe's 50 largest banks by assets, 2021
France's Crédit Agricole Group and Spain's Banco Santander SA remained in third and fourth place, respectively, with assets of €2.241 trillion and €1.508 trillion. British bank Barclays PLC rose one notch to place fifth, with &
04/26/2021
Agenda: Ireland’s big two banks are Europe's small fry
The two lenders look set to be broken up — KBC’s fate still hangs in the balance — with much of their loans and deposits carved up between AIB and Bank of Ireland.
04/26/2021
UK and European banks plan to slash business trips after pandemic
Potential blow to travel and hospitality industries as finance sector seeks to make more use of new ways of working
04/26/2021
British Business Bank spent millions on management consultants
Compared to previous years, the bank saw the amount of finance it provided to SMEs surge (through several emergency funds), delivering more than £30 billion to over 600,000 businesses.
04/26/2021
Is Globalisation as we know it nearing its end?
New and advanced manufacturing techniques are now resulting in the onshoring of production rather than outsourcing to low cost of labour countries as previously seen, dampening trade between countries.
04/26/2021
Investment trade body seeks abolition of taxes on UK funds
Call to reform asset management rules to ensure City remains competitive post-Brexit
04/26/2021
Banking at the Dawn of a New Decade by Nikos Karelos, Profile Software
Digital Transformation - From trend to necessity.
04/26/2021
How a Maltese ‘golden passports’ firm lays on VIP service to colourful list of clients
The special VIP guest wasn’t an EU chief or head of state.
04/23/2021
Schroders Climate Progress Dashboard: Long run temperature implications continue to slow as oil and gas investments fall and carbon prices rise
The current pace of global warming dropped to 3.6°C above pre-industrial levels as of 30 March 2021, the lowest reading since Schroders Climate Progress Dashboard was unveiled.
04/23/2021
Bank of England reviews operational footprint in light of Covid and waning demand for cash
The Bank has had operations in Leeds dating back to 1827 including a cash centre which is due to close in 2023 when the lease on the building expires.
04/23/2021
Moving abroad: mistakes to avoid by Lombard Odier
Once you decide to relocate, your wealth should be structured to take account of the prevailing rules and laws in both your current and future jurisdictions.
04/23/2021
Will KBC and Ulster Bank’s exits allow remaining Irish lenders to rebuild?
Three surviving banks could benefit by mopping up loans of exiting lenders
04/23/2021
Cyber-attacks and Data loss top concerns facing Directors & Officers, according to Willis Towers Watson and Clyde & Co
The impact of the Global pandemic is front of mind for Directors and drives movement in the Top 5 D&O risks in the Willis Towers Watson / Clyde & Co, D&O survey
04/23/2021
Covid-19 shifts adviser recruitment from London to the regions
Regional recruitment is up and remote hiring could be here to stay according to recruitment consultancy BWD
04/23/2021
Advisers ready for bounce back after Covid
The Covid-19 pandemic has seen many clients delay decisions they would normally have undertaken, according to a poll from Octopus Investments.
04/23/2021
FCA chairman says regulator needs to change
He said: “The review into London Capital & Finance highlighted the risks from firms which exploit the 'halo effect' of FCA authorisation.