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.
Comment, Analysis & Research
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.
04/23/2021
Spain says high salaries for bankers ‘unacceptable’
CaixaBank is the largest domestic lender in Spain, and the government owns about 16% because it was Bankia’s largest shareholder.
04/22/2021
Inflation reaches turning point, but BoE and investors shouldn't be concerned
Food and non-alcoholic beverages continue to drag inflation down.
04/22/2021
The philosophy of water and a greener future
Water is behaving increasingly unpredictably under pressure from climate change.
04/22/2021
UBS Global Wealth Management restructures regional business as it prepares to grow
The firm is moving away from its city focus in an attempt to reach more clients
04/21/2021
UK Government rolls out measures to boost Brtain's role as a fintech hub in overseas markets
This includes creating a new bespoke Export Academy that will give businesses free advice on issues such as legal, tax, regulatory, accounting and market entry, making their exporting journey shorter and smoother.