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Survey Finds 77% Of Russian Investors Prefer Bitcoin To Gold, Forex

Nearly 77% of those polled in the survey said Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies are the "most forward-looking" investment on their radar.

Bank of Cyprus CEO Sees Consolidation in Island’s Banking Sector

Lender set to pursue more non-performing loan portfolio sales

London and TISE make their bid for SPACs

The use of these ring fenced funds must be restricted to:funding a de-SPAC acquisition approved by the SPAC's board

Are you Ready for a Post - Pandemic Surge in Investor Confidence?

The survey, which builds on research conducted at the start of the pandemic, shows strong and broad demand, with Generation X investors now as keen as Millennials to use digital channels to manage and grow their investments.

Navigating the Post Pandemic World: Changes That Are Here to Stay

To effectively drive customer experience, whether B2B or B2C, firms are sailing off to digital.

The EU’s aspirations of dethroning London as the world’s financial center have been dashed: “Frankfurt and Paris will struggle.”

Despite this, the United Kingdom continues to have the highest proportion of rich bankers in Europe, accounting for 71% of the 4,963 bankers in the top pay group in 2019.

10 changes transforming Luxembourg's securitisation market

Luxembourg's securitisation market has often been cited for its flexibility and security.

The private road to tech by Pictet

ogether with the Internet of Things, the next generation of wireless technology promises to take connectivity into uncharted territory.

Time is ticking for trust registration as new government register launches

Those failing to do so risk a fine, with potentially larger penalties where the government deem the behaviour to be deliberate.

New forms of digital money

The Financial Policy Committee has set out its expectations for stablecoins.

Still A Long Way From Normal

Maybe we are in a new normal – we just don’t want to accept it?

Credit Agricole: Euro-Zone Inflation Jump Increases Potential For Further Euro Recovery

Investment banks are still wary over forecasting more than a limited EUR/USD recovery given that expectations of a Fed tapering announcement will cushion US yields.

Diary of a Fund Manager - Lost in Transition

After the lockdown recession of last year, reversed in a matter of months by money printing, support packages and vaccines, there is a distinct sense that things are now in transition.

Even a pandemic can't stop the growth of global financial wealth

In the year of the financial crisis, global financial wealth declined by 8%, and the economic impacts of the pandemic looked to be every bit as punishing, if not worse.

Platform frustration for advisers and DFMS with UHNW clients

They continue that advised customers are potentially missing out on higher investment returns because of the limitations of some platforms.

Small Swiss Private Banks Suffering Most: KPMG

The number of private banks operating in Switzerland as of mid-year was five fewer than a year earlier at 96, a study by consultancy KPMG showed Tuesday.

London's City finance hub mulls post-COVID future

Britain fully exited lockdown last month, buoyed by speedy vaccination, but many workers appear in no hurry to return to the office amid fears over the Delta COVID variant.

Irish tech companies lure record €392m venture capital funding

ICVA says Ireland should look to increase supply of funding from domestic non-traditional VC investors

Increased relevance of the ECA

The summer months are ideal for some reflective thinking on the way forward for trans-European institutions like the European Court of Auditors (ECA) too.

Investing drills for Paris by Nikko AM

One common theme I observed when competitors were interviewed is the duration of the effort undertaken prior to the event, with training commencing for those with their sights on Paris 2024.

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