08/29/2023
UK sees fintech investment decline 57% in one year
At the height of the clamour for digital disruption, the threat and opportunities created by disruptive fintech firms was said to be of major importance for the financial sector.
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08/29/2023
PwC partners see payouts fall even as revenue grows
Thanks to this, PwC’s group UK results saw a 30% expansion in consulting business revenues, which climbed from £1.3 billion to £1.7 billion.
08/28/2023
How to get a £1 million home – with no income
Private banking offers a source of finance with several key differences to high street lenders
08/28/2023
Journeying to a better world: sustainable tourism critical to ecological development
Increasingly, tourist destinations themselves are being threatened by the global warming caused by these emissions.
08/25/2023
Job dissatisfaction triggers work exodus for over 50s
Prior to the pandemic, economic inactivity among 50 to 64 year olds had reached a record low of 25.2 per cent, having reduced every year since the mid-1990s.
08/25/2023
Adviser clients showing more ‘caution’ amid lack of financial education
This worry was attributed by Caley to a number of factors, one of which being a lack of financial education.
08/25/2023
Understanding money 'is not just about the numbers’
Ponniah joined the graduate scheme at Charles Stanley in 2011 and did her investment management exams.
08/24/2023
How AI can bolster data security
The report also highlighted that it is not just big business that is targeted by cyber criminals.
08/23/2023
Eurozone navigates growth challenges as German motor stalls
A concern remains that the European Central Bank (ECB) is overtightening its monetary policy.
08/22/2023
Entrepreneur tips: getting down to business
From working with gaming powerhouse Sega, to driving sustainable practices in his home country, Stefano’s history is varied.
08/22/2023
Three ways to improve investor engagement
Our latest analysis of best practice includes the findings of a survey of 350 investee companies from 45 countries, a GMO crops engagement case study and our formula for successful engagement.
08/21/2023
Increasing ‘golden age’ worker employment rate could create an additional 18,000 jobs in Northern Ireland
PwC’s Golden Age Index measures how well countries are harnessing the power of their older workers.
08/21/2023
London’s finance industry a ‘jewel in Britain’s crown’ despite concerns over City’s future, Griffith says
The comments come as the government attempts to boost the City’s standing amid growing concerns that its losing its status as a leading financial centre after Brexit.
08/21/2023
How to offer top support to clients in preventing fraud
The good news is that incorrect contact data can be avoided by having verification processes in place at the point of data capture.
08/18/2023
European Private Banking Survey 2023: Strong interest margins mask a drop in profitability
Our 21st annual survey finds the industry facing challenges to growth and profitability of invested assets but armed with plenty of ideas on how to succeed.
08/18/2023
Public consultation in the UK
Consultation allows public bodies exercising powers to fully understand and consider the impacts on those affected.
08/18/2023
Advised platforms sales hit all-time low of £2.8bn
Net sales are low because money coming onto platforms has continued to fall, with advised gross sales down 7.3 per cent on Q1 to £14.9bn.
08/17/2023
Wealth, Social Class Impact How Gen Z Plan Their Future
University can offer opportunities to UK students — but not everyone thinks they can afford to take that chance.
08/17/2023
House prices show remarkable resilience despite intense squeeze on affordability
The overall resilience of the market is somewhat surprising given the headwinds it currently faces.
08/17/2023
Could investing in the UK be a win-win for businesses and pension savers?
Through this commitment the Chancellor hopes to make the UK a more attractive prospect to high-growth companies, with the aim of ultimately helping to boost our economic growth and also delivering better returns for pension savers.