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The euro area bank lending survey - Second quarter of 2026

The outcome of US-Iran negotiations continues to be a source of uncertainty, with banks revising their assessments as talks evolve.

Four in 10 rely on inheritance despite uncertainty over windfall

The report also highlighted wider estate planning gaps. Less than a third (32%) of UK adults have an up-to-date will and know where it is kept, while only 13% have a lasting power of attorney in place.

Bank stocks have further to run

Large US banks had a very strong second quarter.

Five themes the Deutsche Bank Research Institute is tracking through the rest of 2026

Those include artificial intelligence, the resilience of the US economy and ultimately the future direction of global markets.

J Safra Sarasin set to launch discretionary private markets solution

The private bank is aiming to rollout an evergreen discretionary mandate before the end of 2026, investment chief Philipp Bärtschi tells Citywire.

Eurozone inflation confirmed at 2.8%: Will it be enough for the ECB to pause?

Among the eurozone's big four economies, Germany stood at 2.4%, France at 2%, Italy at 3% and Spain at 3.6%.

Congratulations on your successful completion of your apprenticeship in 2026!

The graduates have acquired a great deal of expertise over the past few years and demonstrated considerable commitment and perseverance.

Europe remains challenging, but not uninteresting

European equities are rarely the focal point of a strategic asset allocation for investors.

Why the next decade may belong to impact investors

As impact investing enters the mainstream, investors are increasingly finding compelling opportunities in businesses addressing the world's most pressing challenges.

Setting a new standard for sustainable buildings: double accolade for Lombard Odier’s new HQ

The dual distinction confirms 1Roof’s position as a new benchmark for sustainable buildings in Switzerland.

Societe Generale remains Deutsche Bank's preferred French bank

It expects BNP Paribas to deliver strong profit growth (+8% year over year, on an adjusted basis), driven by favorable momentum across its businesses, while Societe Generale should be close behind (+7%), albeit with a different mix.

Passion assets: challenges, structures, and trends

Certain passion assets have highly specific storage requirements.

How international families are redefining yacht ownership

Yachts were once seen primarily as lifestyle assets, offering a way to enjoy time with family and friends in comfort wherever the season allowed.

If the State Pension age rises to 68 earlier than planned what would it cost to bridge the gap?

In that context, future increases to the state pension age are not especially surprising.

European authority sets new reporting standards for third-country bank branches

The package includes the essential technical specifications, such as validation rules, the Data Point Model (DPM), and eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) taxonomies, which are standardised formats used for the digital communication of financial

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