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Five funds for an optimistic 2021

In the UK Brexit news has weighed heavily, but the end of 2020 brings a glimmer of hope to investor.

NatWest Markets and Santander sell shares in Saudi British Bank

Citigroup Saudi Arabia and Goldman Sachs Saudi Arabia acted as joint bookrunners and joint brokers on the transaction.

Are markets too complacent? Eye the consensus with caution – Graham Wainer

The result is that the consensus for risk assets is very bullish.

The Future of Work

From remote to hybrid

Just One Third of Global Asset Managers Have Completed Their Digital Transformation Projects

The survey highlighted that the majority (84%) of asset managers have lost investors to digital-first disruptive competitors in the previous 12 months.

Invesco CIO on the progress made post-Barnett

As part of the shake up, James Goldstone and Ciaran Mallon took over as co-managers of the funds.

Financial Wellbeing and Women – Closing the Advice Gap

29% of women think having a financial adviser of the same gender is desirable, compared to just 1% of men.

PIMFA calls for FCA fines to contribute to FSCS until long term solution to the levy is agreed

This would either limit FSCS levy increases to a more manageable level or, potentially, reverse FSCS levy increases altogether.

Key considerations for evaluating shadow services options

Managers take a number of different approaches to shadowing.

Greater than the sum of the parts - excellence through collaboration

FinTech innovation and the need for agile, flexible wealth management operating models means technology providers should combine forces to create valuable services, says Tom Williams, CEO of Point Group

Global Custodian announces Industry Leaders awards winners 2020

Outstanding Prime Brokerage, Hedge Fund and Private Equity Administration providers honoured, along with innovators, ones to watch and individuals.

Life After Brexit Opportunity In The UK? by Coutts

With Brexit behind us and COVID clouds clearing, we could see a revival of fortunes for UK equities.

View from Punter Southall Wealth: 2021 Outlook

All of us at Punter Southall Wealth send our best wishes to you and your families, and hope that you have not been badly affected by recent events.

How we feel about the rich depends on how they got so wealthy

Research reveals that dissatisfacton over inequality varies between countries according to whether affluence is derived from capital or income

Asset Servicing Innovation: Survey Key Findings

Explore the key findings of our market study, 'Asset Servicing Innovation: Are We in the Perfect Storm?'

European savers all dressed up with nowhere to go? Not exactly - Raisin

Despite bleak outlook for interest rates, savings-rich Europe still has deposit options – at least for retail consumers

Asset and wealth management revolution: The power to shape the future

With control of more than US$110 tn, the asset and wealth management (AWM) industry has the unparalleled influence to shape a better future for investors, shareholders, the economy and wider society.

Qatari investments in UK reach £40bn

It is noteworthy that the total number of British companies and representative offices operating in Qatar amounts to about 1,134 companies and representation offices.

Financial Policy Summary and Record - BOE

Our Financial Policy Committee (FPC) meets to identify risks to financial stability and agree policy actions aimed at safeguarding the resilience of the UK financial system.

Inflows double at Nucleus as latest acquisition completes

Nucleus said outflows had reduced "significantly" over the year, down by a fifth on the same period in 2019.

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