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The Art of Reading

From sci-fi classics and epic biographies to timely new releases and meditations on nature

Trusts set up to preserve fortunes of rich families can protect YOURS too: here's how you can invest

Fund manager Terry Smith says 'no one should invest in equities for income'

Free self-care tips that can help you manage stress during the coronavirus pandemic

Connecting with others even online with a video chat or on the phone.

Spot Gold prices move back above $1,700 - could they be even higher?

Economic recovery will have a large say behind how much further gold prices can extend

EY announces the launch of Physical Return and Work Reimagined framework for organizations post-COVID-19

Two-gear framework integrates "Day 1" transition services with long-term transformation guidance

Lending slowdown in 2019, increasing lending costs and defaults expected for 2020

The effect of the corona virus crisis will be most felt by the already struggling retail sector, but also other sectors will be suffering such as hotels/leisure, student housing and residential investment property.

Missing From Europe’s Biggest Pandemic M&A Deal: European Banks

While Telefonica uses a range of advisers, it has regularly worked with European banks in the past.

European retail banks need to reduce costs by over £30 billion to survive the pandemic, says Kearney

Despite financial services being better prepared this time, this crisis has already had a precipitous impact - an indication that this incidence could be more prolonged and intense.

When Global Went Local by Justin Urquhart Stewart

Globalisation has certainly been damaged by the effect of the pandemic, but that doesn’t mean it will be doomed.

Natixis joins French equities wipeout with 130-million-euro hit

The bank put aside 193 million euros for credit losses, mainly to account for loans to oil and gas companies.

Lawyers face pay cuts to avoid negative publicity around handouts

Firms are adopting different crisis measures for support staff and fee-earners

On toilet paper - three lessons learnt from the global pandemic

The problem with this term is that hardly anything else is equal in times of crisis.

Why unrealistic optimism is scuppering your retirement plans

Optimism bias – where people believe that they are unlikely to experience a negative event – is common across all genders, nationalities, age and ethnicity.

Markets may underestimate second wave of infection - UBP

Eleanor Taylor Jolidon, Co-Head of Swiss and Global Equity at Union Bancaire Privée, endorses companies that can withstand crises and warns about too much optimism

From Chaos to Catalyst by Paul Roehrig

Surf the pandemic shockwaves to keep your business relevant.

Majority of UK businesses 'need less than a week' to restart

Survey of owners by the British Chamber of Commerce suggests readiness for when lockdown is eased

Companies warned against executive bonuses by UK investor group

Investment Association sharpens focus on corporate reputation and stakeholder value during Covid-19 outbreak

A faster solution for HNW remortgages

The addition of search indemnity insurance can therefore make a significant difference to the time it takes a client to receive their funds.

Financial Wellbeing In Scary Markets

Coping with the uncertainty

Cyber security: an investment theme more topical than ever before

Governments support the demand for cyber security solutions

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