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Drive organizational adaptivity with a future fit learning culture

A Forrester report on the future of work

Research report: Managing the client lifecycle

Wealth Dynamix wanted to lift the lid on the true state of wealth management through the relationship manager’s eyes.

Most advisers predict an increase in business and clients over the next 12 months

More generally, most advisers are fairly confident

The post-Covid unknowns that could rock markets

Investors must prepare for change at every turn

Effective change – the importance of aligning strategy, culture and compensation

Since human capital is usually the most valuable asset of most asset managers, this damage can easily outweigh the short-term financial benefits that might accrue as a result of a change to incentives.

Has the pandemic changed the way we manage investments?

40% admit that nurturing a strong culture for change and embracing new ways of working are challenges.

Financial Advisers under 45 want more from their tech stack

Shows that financial advisers under the age of 45 are more likely to work in firms that spend more on tech

Little by little, we went insane by Tim Price

Numerous members of the crew went down with tropical diseases

Why Zoom is Good for Family Enterprise Harmony

It has also changed the way non-financial assets are now stewarded, with the need to consider alternative ways to communicate instructions to asset administrators and family strategy to international Trustees.

Seven themes to emerge in the wake of Covid-19

Many clients brought up the topic of their social capital and how they could help their local and global communities and charities.

“Excess” savings and the outlook for consumption

The Covid pandemic has been associated with a rise in savings rates across the world to exceptional levels. What are the prospects for consumer spending?

How Swiss asset managers opened their doors to Lex Greensill

Former GAM chief David Solo had a key role as supply-chain finance firm funded expansion

Bourses seek out deals with data providers

The industry has grown as companies adjust to risks from increased online activity

UK growth upgraded, but OECD warns of deepest economic scar in G7

Thinktank says Brexit and Covid-19 mean Britain could take bigger economic hit over next few years

UK Property Market Outlook

Supply and demand distortions are affecting many areas of the economy, including the housing market. There are signs more balance is returning.

Bank of England highlights expectation that financial institutions will carry out climate change scenario analysis

The speech indicates that the NGFS will release an update of its climate scenarios in June 2021.

Saffery Champness Business Update

Launched on 6 April 2021, this new lending scheme is aimed at helping businesses in their continued recovery and potential growth over the next 12 months.

Crypto Assets a Great Concern, Says Ireland’s Central Bank Enforcer

European Regulators eye rules to manage trading ‘gamification’

Commentary: Brexit’s impact on London coming into focus after a few gloomy years

COVID-19 has confused the picture but signs point to how London is shifting away from being Europe’s principal offshore financial centre, says NatWest Group’s Howard Davies.

European investors look to add inflation protection to portfolios

Some asset owners in Europe are concerned these factors could combine to create lasting inflation

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