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FCA statement on EU withdrawal following the March European Council

Firms and funds would continue to benefit from passporting between the UK and EEA during the implementation period.

Investor trends in global PE and RE funds - TMF

If one looks at Private Equity and Real Estate (PERE) assets, they’ve been growing substantially over the past decade.

Telling tales about the markets by Tim Price

Lather, rinse, repeat. And then wonder why your commitment to investing for the long term never quite survives first contact with the enemy.

LGT Group offers unique investment strategy for clients

Investment managers involved in the investment decision-making are also required to co-invest in the portfolio, creating a very strong alignment of interest.

Barclays tops FOS investment complaints table again

Other firms to feature in the investment complaints table included: Royal London (60), Alliance Trust Savings (43), Hargreaves Lansdown Asset Management (28), St James's Place (SJP) (21), Sesame (19) and Openwork (7).

5,000 UK finance jobs may be moved by Brexit, half earlier forecast: Reuters

A more conciliatory tone toward the finance sectors from British Prime Minister Theresa May’s government and progress in talks with the EU have also had an effect.

BNP Paribas Wealth Management publishes report on international real estate

Co-working is a new phenomenon based on the principle of sharing a workspace among different companies.

Arbuthnot Latham calls for less red tape after Brexit to boost competition

Andrew Salmon, chief operating officer at Arbuthnot Latham, told The Telegraph the UK should follow the deregulatory path being set by the US and that Britain leaving the EU would enable it to level the field for smaller lenders.

Fund administrators have to embrace change fast, thinks ZEDRA

A good fund administrator knows that whilst the investment manager drives performance, it is the administrator who assumes the pivotal role of ensuring that the fund meets its wide-ranging legal and regulatory obligations.

Facebook reels but tech still reigns - Coutts

The Facebook data scandal is a harsh reminder that, while technology remains crucial to the economy and our daily lives

Commerzbank Predicts Third Straight Year of Declining Revenue

While adjusted revenue will probably increase in its two main divisions, it won’t be enough to offset that impact as the banking environment remains “challenging.”

Deutsche Bank to Unseat CEO?

The German lender's fall from grace is becoming a thorn in the side of the once-proud German business elite.

PWC: Optimism within financial services falls

Looking at the year ahead, regulation remains a key barrier to growth alongside competition from within the sector.

Britons believe that big banks should acquire fintech

A study from insight research company Strive has shown that more than 50 per cent of the British public believe that big banks should acquire fintech.

Trump trouble - but some selective opportunities by Gary Dugan

The US equity market, down 6% on the week, is facing the risk of further losses in the near term.

Financial Deals to Accelerate in 2018 Amid Continued Consolidation

"Consequently the banking sector will witness substantial consolidation at the national and regional levels."

Women at Credit Suisse paid 29% less than men

Credit Suisse’s gender pay gap report was published under UK rules requiring companies with more than 250 staff to report on how women’s earnings compare to men’s.

Outright lies from a forged source by Tim Price

Not all social media are created equal.

Bank Accounts to Vanish Within Five Years

Retail banking is ready for digital disruption and accounts will disappear and be replaced, according to Marcus Schenk.

Sustainability is more than important, it is urgent, says HSBC’s ‘green chief’

The Paris Agreements were signed in 2015 under United Nations auspices

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