12/11/2020
36% Britons finances hit by pandemic
The pandemic has also hit retirement plans with 13% of those survey saying that they have reduced the amount they are saving into a pension.
Comment, Analysis & Research
12/10/2020
Government’s Ten Point Plan ‘doesn’t go far enough to reach 2050 net zero target’, say Cambridge experts
But the data analysts say: “The UK will need to go further and faster to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.”
12/10/2020
Guernsey and Brexit - What You Need to Know
With this in mind, we have drafted a quick guide on what you need to know and the practical implications for Guernsey.
12/10/2020
Commodities “poised for a bull run” after years of underinvestment – RWC Partners
“As a diversified fund we can effectively allocate anywhere, but we now have the highest exposure since launch to commodities.”
12/10/2020
Four ways investors can rethink income opportunities as 2021 arrives
This is a trend that she believes needs to continue into next year too as the global economy recovers and positive news emerges around potential vaccines.
12/10/2020
UK fund managers optimistic for 2021
The UK and the US were also highlighted by 19% and 14% of managers, respectively.
12/09/2020
How responsible investing could create a better world
Achieving your financial goals doesn’t need to be at the expense of the planet. Responsible investing is becoming a crucial part of shaping a sustainable future
12/09/2020
Do I need a power of attorney?
Tilney has a team of estate planning specialists who help clients get their affairs in order.
12/08/2020
Share incentivisation - could alignment of capital gains tax rates with income tax rates in the UK trigger a review?
The OTS report does not mention any particular business sector, but in practice, senior management in PE backed businesses are often incentivised using such arrangements.
12/08/2020
UBS CEO: Innovation is not 2020’s trend, it's here to stay
Hamers continues that the more digital society becomes, the more important digital services become and therefore the more interesting services become - and this isn’t only relevant to financial services.
12/08/2020
Outlook 2021: Global and thematic equities - Schroders
Global equities can continue to perform well in 2021, but tech may have to share the limelight with some unloved areas. Meanwhile, a number of mega-trends will continue to gather pace.
12/08/2020
Real estate fund managers need to prepare for sustainable finance disclosure
It is expected that the European Commission will confirm the RTS during 2021, with the RTS themselves coming into effect in early 2022.
12/08/2020
BOV Studies Plus+ fund to increase to €8,250,000 with European funds
The rapid take-up of the initial fund prompted us to apply for an extension and bring more funds to Malta.
12/08/2020
Saxo Bank 2021 Outrageous Predictions: The Future is Now
With a shared ledger structure, any content alterations would immediately be visible to everyone, and every news item is always traceable to its original source, suppressing misinformation that other sources can’t verify.
12/08/2020
Investment Outlook December 2020 - Smith & Williamson
For the economy, the vaccine announcement should increase the probability that consensus 2021 expectations of +5.2% global real GDP growth are met1.
12/07/2020
Post-Brexit funds landscape is clearer
This was a key announcement and supports current structures and the business operations of fund managers operating from London.
12/07/2020
Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank announce new round of job cuts
This was announced by Karl von Rohr, deputy chairman of the management board of Deutsche Bank. Deutsche Bank still has about 500 branches nationwide and Postbank about 800.
12/07/2020
UK savers 94% worse off as their money is ’put on pause’ through cash savings
Transferring some savings into investment products like a stocks and shares ISA can make your money work harder, but we know that taking those first steps on the investment journey can be a daunting experience.
12/07/2020
Money never sleeps by Pictet
Covid is still wreaking havoc on the US economy, as illustrated by high-frequency indicators such as airline travel, car fuel demand and electricity production all down materially on last year.
12/07/2020
The winners and losers of the ‘two-speed’ recovery (and the funds to consider)
Craig points out that times of social, economic and geopolitical upheaval inevitably present great opportunities for niche players in all industries.