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UK Chancellor sees (dim) light at end of tunnel - Schroders

No mention though of the UK being the weakest economy in the G7 at a time when the rest of the world is booming.

The Bears Invade the Bond Market

The rise in energy prices has been exacerbated by the impact of hedge funds who have taken long positions in energy contracts.

Asset and wealth management CEOs optimistic about growth but aware of looming disruption – PwC survey

However just 38% of the interviewed CEOs believe that robotics and alternative intelligence (AI) can improve the consumer experience.

Guernsey sees three straight years of funds growth

Guernsey Finance Chief Executive Dominic Wheatley was encouraged to see both quarterly and annual growth in the latest figures, particularly seen in a rise in administration being carried out locally for non-Guernsey schemes.

Denmark’s Saxo Bank sees white-label partnerships as main growth driver in Asia

The Hong Kong unit of the Copenhagen-based bank will add A shares and yuan bonds this year as part of its multi-asset online trading platform for clients

Excessive Crypto Regulation Not Optimal, EU Banking Authority Says

Enria remarked that the policy debate on technological and financial innovation often focuses on two opposite approaches: “regulate and restrict”

Change At The Top: Succession Essentials

While 69% expect a wealth transfer to the next generation within 15 years, only 47% say they have a plan in place to achieve this.

Alliance Trust: Thinking outside the box pays off as dividend rise continues

As a result of a five-year campaign by investment activist Elliott to shake up the trust, it bears little resemblance to its former self.

What shall I get for Mothers Day? by Penny Lovell

Carole suggests an annual subscription from Harrods couture florist Neill Strain.

France wants to knock out the City, but does the EU?

Not every European rival is determined to end London’s dominance as a financial centre

How is FATF engaging with FinTech and RegTech sectors?

FATF President Santiago Otamendi about the need to develop a constructive dialogue with the Fintech and Regtech industry.

Action Plans on Sustainable Finance, FinTech and a proposal for a Regulation on Crowdfunding

Opening remarks by Vice-President Dombrovskis

Legg Mason Martin Currie: Europe and the aftermath of the Italian election

The future of the euro will, Browne says, once again come under scrutiny

Sustainable Development Goals: Not a silver bullet for long-term investors - Schroders

The UN Sustainable Development Goals represent a comprehensive agenda for addressing the world’s societal challenges.

Passive aggression by Tim Price

As part of their job offering index funds, there are few public companies of any size on the planet that they do not own.

The future for London and Luxembourg is about partnership, not competition

"Let’s treat the UK not as a competitor, but as one of our biggest clients and help it through the Brexit process."

The Bulgarian competition watchdog to launch sector analysis of the banking industry

The CPC carried out a preliminary overview of publicly available information on current interest rates, fees and commissions applied by ABB members, which also indicated the need for an in-depth review of the market.

Fund management’s blatantly obvious pay gap problem

The discrepancy between the average pay of male and female asset managers is gaining considerably more traction in 2018. But does the industry care enough about closing the gap? Or is this another box-ticking exercise?

Why diversification is key for a happy investor By Cynthia Bowring, Sanlam UK

Equities (the ownership of shares in a company), on the other hand, are deemed to be higher risk as their prices fluctuate more significantly

Why Blockchain Is Booming In Liechtenstein, The Sixth Smallest Country In The World

And it's working.

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