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Will Qrops still be a golden opportunity post Brexit?

UK government’s need for tax revenue raises speculation of charges and penalties

Acting flexibly and treating customers fairly in the face of a pandemic

Speech on the FCA’s priorities for the credit market, by Jonathan Davidson, Executive Director of Supervision – Retail and Authorisations.

Press comment: No fireworks from the Bank of England as QE remains primary policy tool

The economic environment and ongoing public health crisis has developed considerably since the MPC last met in September.

IFAs are losing faith in FSCS

As many as 82 per cent said that FSCS costs now accounted for at least 20 per cent of all outgoings, excluding payroll and accommodation costs, and almost two-thirds (64 per cent) do not trust the scheme to deliver fair outcomes for consumers or their com

AXA survey reveals mental health impact of pandemic

The survey also revealed how much working people have missed having personal encounters across the continent.

The Future of KYC Compliance — Insights From Raj Tripathi

The following is an interview we have recently had with Raj Tripathi

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.

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?

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 ?

What flexible working can mean for our future

It's been rated as the most valued employee benefit - but what is it really?

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.

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

GAM Turnaround Hinges on Stanching Asset Bleed

Clients decided more on an allocation, style and manager than on a specific provider.

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.

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.

A roundup of updates for founders, entrepreneurs and their growing businesses

In addition, Brexit is now imminent, with all the ramifications it entails.

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.

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.

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.

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

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