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Only 10% of multimillionaires in Britain donate to charity

Charities could receive an extra £2bn in funding if just 10% more of the ‘super-rich’ decided to donate

Hedge funds move away from unpopular 'two and 20' fee model - survey

The survey conducted by trade group The Alternative Investment Management Association found that the average fee for the sector was now 1.3% of assets under management (AUM) and 1.4% for funds launched in the past year.

Asset management ‘way behind’ on AI, experts say

Panellists at Financial News event talk AI, sports coaching and the problem with accelerators

French competitiveness: Is Paris the place to be?

Grimaud, Stéphane Janin (head of Global Regulatory Development, AXA IM) and Eric Sidot (head of Market Infrastructures, AFG) presented the proposals resulting from this work at a special session on "French Competitiveness, Paris, the Place to

Hot tax topics, Westminster-style by George Bull

So, what are those hot topics?

Inheritance to drop £50k in 20 years

In 20 years’ time, a similar group of individuals will have an average of £235,143 in retirement funds, but only expect to pass on 32 per cent to other generations - amounting to £74,070.

The Global CIO Office Weekly - How Much Lower for Government Bond Yields?

For someone unschooled in the events of the last decade, yields at these levels would seem to indicate the onset of a recession of note or at least some other systemic event of dire consequence.

A simpler, clearer Iress

19 years on, Iress has changed a lot.

Global wealth continues to build beyond Europe

The ultra-HNWI population declined by 4%, and their wealth declined by around 6%.

A changing landscape: the FCA’s strategic priorities for the pensions sector

Speech by Edwin Schooling Latter, Director of Markets and Wholesale Policy at the FCA, delivered at Pensions and Benefits UK 2019.

Developments in corporate governance and investor stewardship and the challenges facing companies

Amendments were also made to compel the largest companies and groups of companies in Luxembourg to disclose non-financial information concerning policy, risks and performance relating to social, environmental and employee matters.

“Mind-alteringly cheap” by Tim Price

As a financial analyst one is often asked, “Where do you see financial bubbles today ?”

BNP Paribas to source Asia stock research from Morningstar, cut analyst jobs

Under the pact with Morningstar, BNP will source research coverage for about 150 company stocks across six industrial sectors listed in China, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan, the bank said in a statement.

Companies with stronger corporate reputations are more likely to withstand stock market shockwaves

For the first time, research unveils the individual components of corporate reputation that create the most value for the world’s leading companies

Société Générale chairman admits it was too slow to fire traders

French bank’s shares are one of the worst performers in Europe’s banking sector

John Glen speaks at the Green Finance Summit

John Glen spoke about the the publication of the Green Finance Strategy.

James Carthew: ‘Long-Term Asset’ funds a ruse not solution

The length of the delay between a redemption request and its settlement would then reflect the illiquidity of the underlying investments and how long they take to sell.

KBIGI sees family office interest upturn as ESG continues to soar

The company started in the 1980s and 1990s in responsible investing and the KBIGI journey moved on into ESG and active shareholder involvement.

Too cool for school; why financial planning should be part of the curriculum by Penny Lovell

This has been a very exciting week full of learning and the discovering of a new interest. I can’t wait to continue learning about it and I appreciate all of the people who have mentored and taught me throughout the week.

A Funds Industry Reaching for the Sky by Joe Moynihan

The strength of the Jersey proposition could not have been illustrated more clearly than when a selection of these important landmark buildings were shown together on one slide at the final in our recent Jersey for Funds Masterclass series held in Mayfair

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