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A different ask of global equities as investors seek downside protection

Global investors are recalibrating what they want from equities and their investment portfolios overall.

Winners and losers: Billionaires boom but Brits suffer largest fall in wealth since pandemic

Total billionaire wealth rose by some 25 per cent – compared with just 10.8 per cent rise in average wealth globally – as a result of many super-rich investors’ outsized stake in the AI and tech boom.

Green Book changes to drive investment in all parts of UK

Communities that have been under-invested in and overlooked for decades are now getting a fair hearing as the Chancellor pushes forward with her overhaul of how investment decisions are made by government.

Lloyds Banking Group announces Halifax to rebrand to Lloyds

Halifax branches will be rebranded to Lloyds – meaning that Lloyds will continue to offer one of the largest branch networks in the UK today.

EY Luxury Client Index 2026 – Swiss luxury consumers embrace tradition and new business models

At the same time, new business models, exclusive customer experiences and AI-supported personalization are changing the way consumers interact with luxury brands.

ING close to buying 40% stake in Spain's Singular, source says

ING Spain Poised to Acquire 40% Stake in Spanish Private Bank Singular

European Investment Bank President Calviño in Morocco: with new investment for resilient transport networks, boosting connectivity and economic opportunities

As the financing arm of the European Union, the EIB announced €365 million in investments in Morocco’s transport sector.

BBVA launches a multi-family office service for large fortunes of up to 300 million

BBVA launches in Spain an independent multi-family office for fortunes of 30 to 300 million, with fixed fees and focus on family governance.

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He discussed, among other things, how his fund differs from its competitors.

Crédit Agricole CIB received 3 recognitions from Global Trade Review (GTR) during the

This recognition demonstrates our clients' continued trust, our proven expertise, and our sustained dedication to facilitating international trade.

Nassef Sawiris' Family Office Makes €866.6 Million Bid for OCI Global

The proposed buyout is intended to revive OCI Global's planned merger with Orascom Construction.

CoinShares Survey: 52% Of UK Advisers Face Major Crypto Visibility Gap

The UK figure was particularly striking, with 52% of advisers reporting a management gap of more than 50%.

Client service in investment management: Why Relationships Matter

Clients are not simply entrusting a firm with their money, they are placing their financial aspirations, future plans and often their family's wealth in the hands of professionals.

Employment law changes: what you need to know

Chloe Carey, an HR specialist at business consultancy Elephants Child, looks at the most important things business owners need to consider now.

Household finances remain under pressure as millions struggle to build meaningful savings

The research also highlights the difficulty many households face with financial planning and establishing good savings habits.

DWP state pension comms action plan a step forward but behaviour change is the real test

The State Pension remains the foundation of many people’s retirement income, so improving awareness is an important starting point.

José Luis Escrivá: Competitiveness for growth

In this respect, the Banco de España's Annual Report, which we presented yesterday, provides an in-depth analysis of productivity developments in the Spanish economy from a medium-term perspective, drawing on novel data and methodologies.

€243B Tech spend ahead, but only 1 in 4 firms achieves scale: WBAM Research reveals structural paradox

Research report by Monitor Deloitte and Objectway investigates how and why as-a-service models are gaining ground, and what separates successful execution from failed implementation.

Women less likely than men to plan for long-term wealth

More than four in five women (84%) said they are actively involved in managing daily finances.

Why bankers only take a fraction of their customers with them

This suggests that many consultants were not very successful when changing jobs.

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