11/04/2020
AXA survey reveals mental health impact of pandemic
The survey also revealed how much working people have missed having personal encounters across the continent.
Comment, Analysis & Research
11/04/2020
The Future of KYC Compliance — Insights From Raj Tripathi
The following is an interview we have recently had with Raj Tripathi
11/03/2020
The pandemic has changed leadership forever — here’s how to be good at it
The future of work isn’t clear, but what’s certain is that flexible working is here to stay.
11/03/2020
Fidelity Pulse Survey: Business sentiment improves but have we reached the peak?
It has been an unexpected and unprecedented year for businesses as COVID-19 gripped the world. Despite this, business sentiment remained resilient. But with a second wave of COVID-19 infections hitting Europe, how resilient can businesses continue to be?
11/03/2020
Ghost train by Tim Price
When the murderous groupthink of our traditional media is more ghoulish than anything that a Hollywood film director could possibly conjure up ?
11/03/2020
What flexible working can mean for our future
It's been rated as the most valued employee benefit - but what is it really?
11/03/2020
Barometer: Riding out the second wave
As the second wave of Covid-19 sweeps through Europe and the US, some emerging market and Asian assets look more appealing.
11/02/2020
ESG&D: Why Digital Etchics Are Critically Important For The Technology Sector
While traditional ESG metrics are a good initial filter, Fidelity’s Sumant Wahi, Portfolio Manager, believes that a more insightful way to measure these companies is by assessing their ‘Digital Ethics’. ESG&D
11/01/2020
GAM Turnaround Hinges on Stanching Asset Bleed
Clients decided more on an allocation, style and manager than on a specific provider.
11/01/2020
Navigating CECL in the COVID-19 world: lessons and challenges
While model validation and governance have always been important, the focus on this part of the process will become even more important as models are being stretched and the usefulness of these models is coming into question.
10/30/2020
There is no space for single-use buildings in the future of UK real estate
Withersworldwide commissioned Murmur Research to produce the report, and the company spoke to high-profile executives in property, architecture, land development, hospitality and academia.
10/30/2020
A roundup of updates for founders, entrepreneurs and their growing businesses
In addition, Brexit is now imminent, with all the ramifications it entails.
10/30/2020
Trust more important than ever for successful transfer of family businesses between generations
With around 25,000 high net worth individuals in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East estimated to transfer US$15 trillion to the next generation by 2030*, the passing on of wealth is high on the agenda of many wealthy families.
10/30/2020
Guernsey vehicles for UK real estate investment
This article outlines some of the trends in the current market and why Guernsey is popular with today’s property investors.
10/30/2020
Double negative: Savers put off by prospect of paying banks to hold cash
This is not the time to be sticking money under the mattress.
10/30/2020
Law firms: is COVID-19 the catalyst for change?
Property, employment, family, private client, commercial and corporate law are all experiencing some increase in activity—with personal injury litigation as the outlier
10/30/2020
Millions in profit, zero employees: Malta is hotspot for ghost banking operations
Despite employing no workers locally, several banks have raked in upwards of €500 million in locally-declared profits
10/29/2020
CII apologises for exam glitches hitting 850 candidates
"We understand the significant distress the exam issues have caused and deeply regret that this has happened"
10/29/2020
Press comment: HMRC consultation makes property funds increasingly vulnerable
While we see the HMRC consultation as marginally good news for ISA owners holding property funds as they don’t have to sell their existing investments
10/29/2020
Raiffeisen Bank BiH and EBRD to support women in business
The funds will be on-lent to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises run by female entrepreneurs facilitating access to finance which often remains challenging.