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The time to lock-in high interest rates is now

The SNB is clearly not worried about any detrimental effects from a slightly weaker Swiss franc as it precedes others in loosening monetary policy.

"Excellence means never settling for where you are.” – Victoria Pendleton CBE

Triple Olympic gold medallist cyclist turned champion jockey Victoria Pendleton CBE explains how she found the courage and resilience to realise her greatest sporting achievement – after she’d hung up her wheels.

Financial product promotion a barrier to taking advice

The report found women generally feel less confident when it comes to making investment decisions and require support from advisers

German economy’s recovery is stalling

The economists expect the inflation rate to trend down in the coming months

Innovate or stagnate: Creating value from technology in asset management

Asset management leaders from across KPMG firms spoke with specialist service providers State Street and Snowflake

Tackling labour and skills shortages in the EU

In addition, the Commission has identified 42 occupations which have shortages.

There is a great willingness to take part in change

Karl im Brahm, CEO at Objectway, explains in an interview what opportunities, challenges and risks of digitalization exist in banking.`

What’s got into gold?

In the first two weeks of March gold prices surged through a series of records, gaining 5.5% and hitting a high of USD 2,195 per ounce.

Study reveals wealth managers and institutional investors believe digital assets have an important role to play in diversification

Around 10% questioned said digital assets should only be included in diversified investment portfolios for specific investment strategies.

The opportunity of optimism – Lord Browne's Tacitus Lecture

The annual lecture brings together an audience of commerce, trade and industry leaders to hear the insights of a speaker chosen to address subjects encompassing ‘historical significance, modern matters and future thinking’.

UK inflation falls to lowest level since September 2021 piling pressure on BoE

The plunge in energy bills anticipated in April could see an even greater fall in headline figures, aligning with the Office for Budget Responsibility’s expectation that inflation will average out at 2.2% in 2024.

Signa Debacle Costs Ex Julius Baer CEO a lot of Money

Even chairman Romeo Lacher will have to tighten his belt.

Younger generations want to retire earlier and may be on track to do so, according to Brown Shipley survey

On average, those aged 35-54 plan to retire at 61, while those aged 55 and above plan to retire at 66.

Navigating change in the European hotel investment landscape

Previously seen as cumbersome and complex, the operational aspects of the hospitality sector have proven to be valuable in the current economic climate.

Watch now: How to Catch a Fraudster

Together they highlighted some historic cases

Nature Is Banking’s Next Opportunity

That opportunity stems from the need to mobilize large sums of private capital for nature.

The end of the beginning

Rate cuts this year should not be considered to be policy stimulus.

How German financial companies are getting back on the road to success

Despite this trend, German asset managers are increasingly lagging behind.

Case Study: Helping a Client Make The Most Of An Isa’s Tax Benefits

How we help clients plan for the future.

Meet the ex-Rothschild & Co boss marrying VCs and family offices

Former Rothschild & Co global head of startup matchmaking, Robert Skrobak, launched Unicorn Anchor in February.

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