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UK: Doomsters or optimists?

The cloud of pessimism created by a lack of clarity on the future of the UK’s relationship with the EU – be it a deal or no-deal – has been felt most keenly by the currency.

Can automation and robo-advisors help democratize the wealth management industry?

One of the most interesting and impressive ways in which financial technology (fintech) has been affecting the lives of regular people has been through the increasingly popular use of self-service robo-advisors.

Portugal is the place for South African expats

Couple this with one of the more enviable European climates, and you have a simple formula that makes Portugal one of the world’s leading expat retirement destinations.

Value funds struggle in third worst month for two decades

This is because in that environment investors focus less on the growth rates of a company, because almost all companies are growing, and instead focus on the valuation of the company.

A Bank of England perspective on gender diversity: past, present and future - speech by Lea Paterson

Speech given by Lea Paterson, Executive Director for People & Culture

Is the UK at the Start of a Mini-Boom?

From a global perspective, the UK was too small and too difficult.

How to ensure you still have a banking job in 2030

The second study, released by Deutsche Bank last week, looks at the potential for the green bond market in light of its recent enormous growth.

The resignation of Sajid Javid today has sent shock waves throughout the financial services industry

The move appears to be a power play to centralise authority in 10 Downing Street and curtail the famously sharp-elbowed Treasury. Javid was ordered to fire his special advisers, but declined.

Governance of financial globalisation - speech by Jon Cunliffe

Given at the German Economic Council Annual Finance Conference, Berlin

Monetary policy in the intangible economy - speech by Jonathan Haskel

In particular, the DMP has been invaluable to policymakers analysing the effect of uncertainty created by the Brexit process on the everyday decisions businesses face.

Revealed: Best Countries For Investment In E-commerce And Digital Sector, 2020

The rankings had India in sixth place, followed by France, South Korea, Canada, and the United Arab Emirates.

Global pension assets on the up

The research also shows the shift to alternative assets continues apace and marks two decades of considerable change in pension fund asset allocation globally.

Big banks are set up to ‘kill’ change, says founder of $2.5 billion fintech firm Monzo

“Human beings mostly focus on day-to-day payment processing.”

HMRC launches fewer dawn raids

HMRC raided 1,082 homes and businesses last year as part of criminal investigations into tax evasion, but the numbers of unannounced visits are falling as the tax authority has access to more targeted information

Why Cognizant Is Buying EI-Technologies

And the planned acquisition requires advance consultation with the relevant works councils.

Santander fintech guru trades punk rock for asset management

Mariano Belinky brings his disruptive tactics to the bank’s fund arm

What does Brexit mean for the Qrops overseas transfer charge?

Just one of thousands of details that need to be clarified

How to Accelerate Business Change Using Data and AI

AI poses as many challenges as opportunities. Here are a few common characteristics we’ve seen among businesses that have realized success with data and AI.

New RBS boss Alison Rose to plot fresh path for the bank

Rose told staff on her first day in the job she wants RBS to focus on “building financial skills and confidence,” supporting British businesses, and taking “bold” action on climate change.

Unexplained Wealth Orders: Will Zamira Hajiyeva’s appeal open the floodgates?

John Binns, partner in the Financial Crime team at BCL Solicitors, discusses the implications of the appeal against Unexplained Wealth Orders (UWO)

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