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The Grand National or Investing?

So first your horse has to finish – a feat in itself – and then they have to finish in the top 10 per cent of the original line up to reward you.

'I wouldn’t recommend my son become a fund manager'

He said many other professions will be affected.

Ex-UBS exec: why I quit to become an entrepreneur at GMG

GMG, a financial services provider, launched a new model for wealth management, targeting independent asset managers and private bankers willing to leave their companies.

UK cities offer poor life quality for expats compared to mainland EU

The survey, which is focused on identifying the world’s most liveable cities for expats is based on a broad array of regional and international indicators, covering more than 417 locations across the globe.

Iceland’s Richest 5% Own About Half The Country’s Wealth

According to the Ministry’s own data, the top 5% of the richest families in Iceland brought in 22.2% of the total income earned in the country

How white labelling could revolutionise ETFs

Increasingly a part of wealth managers’ portfolios, more ETFs are being issued than ever before, as firms try to cater for a rising number of clients who want access to low cost investing.

Moody's warns FCA rule changes will be credit negative for the £8 trillion asset management industry

He added this would reduce profit margins and accelerate the shift towards passive investment management, which would in turn be credit negative for active firms.

UK dominates EU ranking of millionaire bankers

Britain hosts three-quarters of bloc’s highest-earning finance workers

Expat retirement planning – probably the most valuable advice you can give

Advising expat clients on pensions can be complex – David Denton – Head of International Technical Sales at Old Mutual Wealth highlights some areas where advisers can make a real difference.

Crisis-hit Deutsche Bank to push out British CEO

News weekly Der Spiegel and business newspaper Handelsblatt said the bank would tap Christian Sewing, 47, currently a deputy CEO and head of private banking, to take over in May from Cryan, who has been at the helm since 2015.

These are the biggest risks facing businesses in 2018

The report shows that firms across the sector are concerned about prospects for the UK economy over the coming year, in particular when compared to the outlook for other G7 nations, although on balance most firms expect the economy to remain resilient ove

Trading Blows by Gary Dugan

Trade wars reflect two bigger geopolitical challenges facing financial markets, the rise of populism and a shift to multi-polar economic and political leadership in the world.

Getting the Balance Right in an HNW Real Estate Investment Portfolio

At CBRE Global Investors, Scott Spalding and his colleagues embrace what he calls “cycle awareness” in mapping out investment strategies for HNW clients.

Unfriending Facebook - What's not to like? by Penny Lovell

Anyway, it’s certainly been a horrendous few weeks for the social media giant.

The Big Interview: David Durlacher, CEO of Julius Baer

Wealth management in particular held a major attraction.

These companies are the lifeblood of the UK economy - Octopus Group

It’s why good judgement – knowing when to compromise and when to stick to your guns – is such an important quality, not just for founders but owners of businesses of all sizes.

Sorting Through the Noise: Insight for Private Banks' Digital Agenda

Latest report reveals what APAC HNWIs would like to see in a more digitised wealth advisory model.

Baby boomers 17 times wealthier than millennials

A decade ago those aged 60 to 62 had just six times the property wealth of those aged 30 to 32 but this gap has since expanded rapidly.

Default pension pathway and single, public pensions dashboard needed

In its report on pension scams the Committee argued that a default impartial guidance appointment immediately prior to accessing a pension pot would result in better consumer outcomes

Busting the ETF jargon

If an ETF person says to you “there has been lots of interest in that ETF”, what he or she actually means is that the ETF in question has not been a success

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