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Are U.K. Money Managers Doomed?

An industry in crisis is proving surprisingly resistant to consolidation.

Equities Correction Is Nearing, Survey Finds

Jupiter Asset Management is positioned for a stock market fall as equities continue to drive higher.

UK private pension deficits fall £11bn

Regarding FTSE 350 companies, the deficit has also increased £1bn, standing now at £52bn.

MiFID Fund-Fee Disclosure Makes Comparison Shopping Clear as Mud

For the first time, fund managers must disclose a breakdown of their fees to banks, insurers and other distributors.

Sanlam tipsters...by Penny Lovell

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Why new rules threaten the survival of traditional banks

It could also allow big technology companies such as Amazon to enter the market, with banks having to adapt to survive.

Diary Of An Investor: Paradise lost

This is important to our trustees because a few years ago we signed a deal with PensionKøbenhavn to invest in private markets and real assets.

Wealthy Middle Eastern investors continue to spend their millions on London properties

London is still the number one destination for Middle Eastern investors looking to expand their portfolio

Move to ease EU banks’ capital rules to boost green investment

European Commission preparing plan to help finance climate change fight

Roboadvisor Platform Revenues to Reach $25 Billion by 2022, As Automation Drives Wealth Management

Revenues for Providers to Grow by CAGR of 70.3%

What We Got Right and Wrong 2017

The backlash against globalisation seen in 2016 will have repercussions in 2017.

Jail time is on the rise

The Corlytics Barometer, which examines global regulatory enforcement patterns globally this issue focuses on market conduct.

2018 Outlook – Events to Watch out for this Year

As a rising tide lifts all boats, strong demand for corporate credit has led to the strong performance

Prepare for tough economic conditions in 2018

The new year is a time for reflection and the setting of new year’s resolutions

Germans too chicken to abandon their piggy banks

Private households increased their savings in 2017 even as returns on accounts turned negative.

3 Asset Management Marketing Trends to Watch in 2018

One unmistakable conclusion to be drawn from the report is that, each year—each quarter, really—will be increasingly critical to the long-term prospects at major asset management firms.

ECB: bitcoin threatens Europe’s financial stability

In an interview with the German newspaper Boersen Zeitung, Mersch warned the entirely speculative nature of bitcoin’s value was a ‘cause for concern.’

Market conduct enforcement activity back on the rise - RESEARCH

Financial markets are learning from past mistakes but regulators are being increasingly firm on individuals.

Global equity issuance up from 2016 slump, bankers see further rise in 2018

Companies raised $780.2bln in equity in 2017, up 19% from $656.4bln last year

Professional Adviser's Heroes and Villains of 2017

Our (tongue-in-cheek) list of this year’s saints and sinners

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