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Assets under Management in Europe rose to EUR25trillion in 2017, says EFAMA

Asset managers typically receive mandates from institutional clients, whereas retail investors are generally offered investment funds.

Smaller UK schemes struggling to close funding gap: Goldman Sachs

These strategies were increasingly available to small schemes

World's Largest Wealth Fund Says Companies Pay CEOs All Wrong

Norway oil fund has said it favors pay caps, restricted shares

Life expectancy stalls for first time in modern history

Life expectancy from age 65 has also not improved - a typical man of this age can expect to live for another 18.5 years, and a woman for 20.9 years.

Capital markets pipeline builds in Russia as sanctions threat looms

Another year, another Russia shutdown: after two years of brisk flows, capital markets activity came to an abrupt halt in April when the US imposed sanctions on Oleg Deripaska, Viktor Vekselberg and their associated companies.

GAM Holding AG: Response to media speculation

In line with its established processes, GAM took the concerns very seriously whilst also ensuring that it protected the existence and identity of the whistle-blower.

Only A Quarter Of Investors Deem Sustainability A Risk, According To Schrodersa

European investors are the least concerned globally with just 23% worried investing sustainably would harm returns

Celebrating Female Leadership by Penny Lovell

Not content with successful stints at News International, The Times, Sunday Times, and the highly successful start-ups where she worked for over a decade, Karen launched her own publishing company, Citywealth, back in 2005.

Challenger banks less vulnerable than main banks

Shawbrook was circled by a consortium of private equity firms and was eventually forced to accept a £850m takeover deal last June.

Value of M&A deals of US companies targeting UK businesses up 115% to £79bn

The confidence that US investors have placed in the UK is indicative of the underlying strength of UK businesses and the openness of its economy.

Martech market approaches $100 billion – and is growing

Our research looked at the specific technologies behind this burgeoning market.

Economic Perspectives by Ruth Lea CBE

Indeed activity has firmed in recent months and, given the upturn in real earnings growth, growth should continue.

Downfall by St. James’s Place

Lehman’s demise also offered a reminder that politics still mattered on markets.

Looking for an expat mortgage? Check these points first

The range of lenders offering products for the expat more market is small.

Tel Aviv-Centered Messaging Wins Favor of European Tech Investors, Says Israeli Venture Capitalist

Philippe Guez, founder of cross-border mergers and acquisitions firm Guez Partners, says the European perception of Israeli technology has changed, and that Israel is now on the radar of large European companies

Asset owners are shifting towards responsible investing: KBIGI

A majority now view a commitment to responsible investing as something they need to action diligently and as an immediate priority.

Hargreaves finds investor confidence at lowest level

The company said investors in Asia and the US were more confident than those in the UK, despite the ongoing trade disputes between the US and China.

World Retail Banking Report 2018: Banks must respond to soaring customer expectations as non-traditional competition looms

The report also surveyed banking executives about the main causes of industry disruption.

OppenheimerFunds Launches New HNW Research in Advance of Largest Wealth Transfer in U.K. History

In anticipation of the largest wealth transfer in U.K. history – an estimated 66% increase to £115 billion by 2027

Jersey's offering for UK real estate stands up as opportunistic investors circle

Refreshingly, much has been taken on board and the issues of tax exempt investors and offshore funds were addressed directly.

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