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OMW platform cautious of next few weeks after migrating first 100 advisers

In the build-up to the migration, Penney said OMW had kept him up to date through emails, letters and meetings with the people who were running the project.

Italy's UniCredit says Mustier to stay on as CEO

UniCredit recently launched a new plan through 2023 and its “whole management team, including Jean Pierre Mustier, is fully focused on its successful execution.

UK state pension worst in the developed world

Germany is around the middle of the pack, paying 50.5 per cent of average earnings, just above the USA which offers 49.1 per cent.

Parasite breaks records at the Oscars - what are Sanlam's favourite films??! by Penny Lovell

In fact the Oscars has prompted a lot of talk this week at Sanlam on favourite films - so just in case anybody would like some great film ideas, I have asked my colleagues for some inspiration.

Will Your Pension Leave You Out Of Pocket?

Transferring from one defined contribution scheme to another is often quite a straightforward affair.

Who’s In, Who’s Out at Europe’s Biggest Banks

CEO turnover is picking up at European banks.

The economic toll of the coronavirus – from iPhones to solar panels to tourism

While much of the world’s attention is rightly focused on the human toll of COVID-19 – including the 1,873 deaths reported as of 18 February – the economic toll of the outbreak also has potentially disastrous implications.

How female board-level representation affects corporate dealmaking: An SS&C Intralinks study

The SS&C Intralinks study analyzed more than 16,700 M&A deals announced between 1999 and 2018.

Prolific IFA acquirer expects to double AuM by year end

Firm looking to buy UK businesses with owners that need support – not an exit strategy

Poor quality disclosures hinder sustainable finance efforts

Leaving major financial risks unaccounted for in investor and corporate strategies

UK economy showing signs of green shoots as PMI stats show positives returning - Quilter

Perhaps the UK economy has just turned a corner as we progress through what is a pivotal year.

White Paper on Artificial Intelligence: A European approach to excellence and trust

The policy framework setting out measures to align efforts at European, national and regional level.

Best European Countries for Business 2020

The report reveals also that the highest level of improvement is shown by Armenia.

Balancing Innovation with Simplicity by Joe Moynihan

HMRC provided valuable pointers on how to navigate CGT reporting elections.

7IM: Investors "must not be distracted by inflation" as official figure jumps to 1.8%

Investors should favour assets like stocks and property to protect their savings from the corrosive impact of price rises

Low interest rates and inflation are wiping out the nation’s savings

As a result, the interest earned on these savings options would have been wiped out due to the increasing cost of inflation.

7IM: Healthcare in investing - Why ageing in a portfolio matters

The global demand for healthcare is set to rise exponentially over the coming decades as the world’s population continues to age and need additional healthcare.

Wall Street Targets the Nordics After Latest Spike in Wealth

Eirik Winter, chief executive officer in the Nordics at BNP Paribas, says the region’s appeal lies in its “tendency to grow a bit faster than the rest of Europe and in some cases even faster than the U.S.”

Transcript of interview with ECB Supervisory Board Chair Enria

Interview with Andrea Enria, Chair of the Supervisory Board of the ECB, conducted by Meike Schreiber und Markus Zydra on 4 and published on 17 February 2020

The biggest asset management takeovers of the past five years

Citywire Selector takes a look at the historically important deals in the wake of Jupiter jumping on Merian.

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