09/15/2021
How to use the Wealth Shortlist
Our Wealth Shortlist is made up of funds that we think have long-term performance potential – here’s how to use it.
Comment, Analysis & Research
09/15/2021
Mortgage lending statistics
The latest commentary and full statistical tables are available below.
09/15/2021
Are Netherlands and Luxembourg taking over as the European hubs for SPACs?
Through its various print and online platforms, Real Deals reaches out to over 44,000 readers across the world who have a keen interest in the UK and European PE space.
09/15/2021
Back to basics – jargon busting and five key tips on pensions
Whatever your personal wealth, the tax benefits of a pension make it one of the most important tools to ensure you can enjoy a comfortable retirement, however jargon and a lack of knowledge can prevent many from saving as much as they can into their pensi
09/15/2021
Are UK bond yields closer to lift-off?
The prospect of better UK rates in the short term seems far from certain, despite the Bank of England’s slightly more hawkish stance.
09/15/2021
Ravenscroft founder and former chairman Andy Stewart passes away
He was fiercely loyal to our shareholders and our clients and was forever grateful to them for making Ravenscroft a success,’ said group CEO Jon Ravenscroft.
09/15/2021
Can you successfully combine private and public in multi-asset?
We delve into whether the benefits of combining public and private assets into a single multi-asset portfolio outweigh the risks.
09/15/2021
Will this time be different?
The US equity market looks vulnerable, but it may have the capacity to rebound quickly based on recent history.
09/15/2021
UK sees drop in new fintechs as investors focus on sure bets
These firms have raised £11.4 billion between them and have a current total valuation of £86 billion, employing 57,000 people.
09/14/2021
What makes a company a climate leader?
Companies with ambitious plans to decarbonise can be climate leaders, no matter what their industry.
09/14/2021
Charity Commission report shows an increase in public trust in charities
The pandemic has likely played a part in this, highlighting the positive difference charities can make in a wide range of areas, such as tackling food poverty and conducting medical research.
09/14/2021
German elections: a chance to further consolidate the EU project ?
Chancellor Merkel has outlasted almost every political peer.
09/14/2021
Britain’s cash homebuyer hotspots revealed
Across Great Britain, just 27% of homes sold so far this year went to cash buyers.
09/14/2021
Why are Traditional Systems Falling Behind?
There have also been significant movements in the percentage of consumers using two or more digital payment methods, which increased from 45% in 2019 to 58% in 2020.
09/14/2021
UK firms bank on London's status as top financial centre
More than two thirds of the UK’s financial firms believe that London will retain its status as one of the world’s leading financial centres after Brexit.
09/14/2021
Fiat money, fifty and frail – Long-Term Asset Return Study 2021
Latest flagship annual report from Deutsche Bank Research questions whether fiat money will survive our investment horizons
09/14/2021
James Barbour CA on the seven essential elements for corporate reform
From the outset of the calls for audit reform, ICAS has advocated a holistic review of corporate governance, reporting and audit (“the corporate ecosystem”).
09/14/2021
New UK guidance for fundraisers dealing with people in vulnerable circumstances
The rules that govern how to deal with people in vulnerable circumstances while fundraising are set out in the Charities Act 2016 and the Code of Fundraising Practice.
09/14/2021
Switzerland trails France, Spain and Chile for percentage of female fund managers
The country has not seen an increase in the number of women managing assets since last year.
09/14/2021
5 Reasons Your Firm Needs a Comprehensive Compliance Strategy
For 21st-century financial services firms, one directive is clear: firms must improve the effectiveness and efficiency of their compliance programmes to out-perform the competition and succeed over the long term.