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Deutsche Börse lures top UK banks in euro-clearing land grab

Scheme designed to take clearing away from London has boosted volumes at Eurex Clearing

Two in five wealthy Brits would consider leaving the UK if taxes jumped

Should taxes rise significantly, two in five (40 per cent) say would consider emigrating from the UK.

MPs slam alpha male culture in financial services

The committee also called on more senior men to begin working flexibly to lead by example.

ShareAction scrutinises UK auto-enrolment providers

ShareAction ranked the providers on their approaches to responsible investment, with a focus on default funds

Young entrepreneurs motivated by purpose, not just profit

“Younger entrepreneurs are focused on environmental and social concerns and that’s because they see these values as being their own.”

Hermes aims to go beyond ESG data

Companies have to show the potential to bring improvements and generate a future financial return on that basis.

Bank of America Merrill Lynch wins multiple awards

Bank of America Merrill Lynch has built a leading banking franchise in the Middle East and has become the advisor of choice for MENA institutions on the back of recent completed transactions

The ECB springs into action – but is it far too early? by Gary Dugan

The economy has taken a turn for the worse in the first half of the year with economic data coming in below expectations.

Robots will help to boost wages, says Deutsche Bank

Rather than taking jobs, this should enhance them, just as previous waves of technology have, they claim.

30% Of Germans Are Interested In Investing In Bitcoin And Other Cryptocurrencies

The age group of individuals between 18 and 34 years, was the most interested in the crypto industry.

The UK contributes 13 of Europe’s 34 unicorns, worth 37 per cent or $23bn in value

The UK’s current unicorns are now worth more than the $17bn value of France and Germany’s unicorns combined.

Retired people look set to bequeath rather than use most of their wealth

Together these findings imply that inheritances will typically only be received at relatively older ages.

Holding out for a hero by Tim Price

At Versailles the 1914-1918 holocaust had been blamed on the Germans.

Old Mutual reveals Quilter offer price

In a separate announcement, Quilter announced it had appointed FTSE heavyweight Ruth Markland as a non-executive director.

HSBC New CEO Flint's $17 Billion Plan Falls Flat on Investors

“The firm stance on maintaining dividend per share at current levels is a disappointment to us,”

Pension funds plan to pile into index trackers

Worldwide trend expected to intensify competitive pressures on active managers

German startups find fertile ground in Asia

The German government is sending young companies to Southeast Asia to reinvent themselves for new markets.

Revolut: Fintech Unicorn to Disrupt Wealth Management

Storonsky plans to provide an online equity trading platform without charging any commissions

Bridging The Gender Pension Gap

Although the gender pay gap reporting is attempting to challenge this, it’s too soon to tell its true impact.

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