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He who hesitates is lost

The eurozone data has been particularly weak and Japan too with first-quarter GDP growth well below expectations.

Research: Banks now lose over half of applicants during application process

The research, Battle to On-board II, follows up from research two years ago that showed 40% of online applications in the UK were abandoned at this final, crucial stage.

The Mafia Reporter With a Police Escort (and the 200 Journalists Like Him)

Angering the mafia as a journalist in Italy makes for a lonely life.

Information in the Swedish media regarding a supervisory matter within Handelsbanken's UK branch

The purpose of this is to ensure that the Bank can make the improvements expected by the Authority in the best possible manner.

The Economist Intelligence Unit launched a report on Global Retail Banking

Retail bank executives are reviewing their digital strategies, with 61% developing niche propositions and others, to varying degrees, opening up and giving access to new third parties

Hedge fund selection chief reveals Alt Ucits growth areas

Bousarsar currently heads up the firm's €3.2 billion Alt Ucits platform and said asset managers operating these platforms should be striving to meet the best execution regulation.

Guernsey reaffirms constitutional position and transparency record following beneficial ownership debate

These amendments sought to impose the UK’s domestic policy on the islands – an approach that is incompatible with the long-standing constitutional relationship.

Factbox - Impact on banks from Britain's vote to leave the EU

The association expects 3,000 to 5,000 new jobs in Frankfurt over the next two years

Vatican warns of 'profoundly amoral culture' in global finance

That is why the Church sets before the world the ideal of a ‘civilization of love’.

Deutsche Bank's cost-cutting is so savage that it's even stopped buying fruit for its staff

Deutsche Bank has reportedly stopped buying fresh fruit for staff as part of a drive to cut costs.

German Pensionskassen expect regulation-driven consolidation

Two Pensionskassen have already been sold to insurers in so-called run-off deals

France's Richest Are World Beaters When It Comes to Wealth Gains

Renewed demand for luxury goods from China and a growing presence in e-commerce have lifted sales and propelled both holding groups into the ranks of France’s most valuable companies.

The IFF is organizing a policy event in Brussels on May 22

During this event, a new research report will be launched on the role of investment hubs in global Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and their importance for international trade and economic development.

WH Ireland issues earnings alert as wealth costs mount

Over the same time the firm's wealth planning team witnessed a 50% growth in fees.

The Global Luxury Real Estate Report

Luxury Defined, Christie’s International Real Estate’s sixth annual white paper, seeks to answer these questions and provide exclusive insights into the world’s greatest luxury property markets.

Revealed: The world's largest banks by assets

This is up $1.727 trillion since last year’s ranking, with half of this growth due to a strengthening yuan against the US dollar.

Co-investment Challenges for Family Offices: Q&A With Rupert Phelps of Smith & Williamson

Headquartered in London, the firm provides financial services to family offices, entrepreneurs, privately-held businesses and mid-to-large size corporates.

Flights of fancy: eight tips for stylish travel - Coutts

Tired of the hustle and bustle of airport terminals? It doesn’t have to be that way.

Davydd Wynne: Lines of communication

There is not a great deal of common ground to be found among Cazenove Capital's clients

UAE ‘as competitive’ for international wealth as the US

Deloitte compares the centres based on business environment, provider capability, stability, and tax and regulation.

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