03/13/2024
ABN AMRO publishes its Integrated Annual Report 2023 and additional disclosures
The purpose of this report is to explain how, over time, ABN AMRO creates value for its stakeholders.
Comment, Analysis & Research
03/12/2024
Predators
We need to resist “the unholy collusion between the different components of Big State, Big Pharma, Big Tech, and the mainstream media.”
03/11/2024
Financial advisers are struggling to meet the needs of female clients
This is despite 70% of advisers expressing their intention to attract more female clients.
03/11/2024
International Women's Day 2024: Two exceptional women talk role models
They spoke to us before hosting a Coutts client event last night to mark International Women’s Day and our partnership with Team GB.
03/08/2024
Budget 2024 – what does it mean for you?
Broadly, people with non-dom status pay UK tax on the money they earn in this country, but not on money they earn overseas unless they bring it into the UK.
03/08/2024
Most Valuable Bank Brands: UBS Moves Up in Rankings
The former number two of Switzerland’s big banks still had a brand value of $5.26 billion in 2023, equivalent to ranking 54 on the list of the most valuable bank brands.
03/07/2024
The environmental implications of 2024’s elections
Rather than upending transition spending completely, this may only alter the balance.
03/07/2024
Cash-rich family offices “on the acquisition trail”
Almost all (94%) of family office professionals questioned expected to increase the number of acquisitions and investments this year compared to 2023.
03/07/2024
How the new CGT rate on property affects higher rate taxpayers
The government hopes that this measure will stimulate the property market
03/07/2024
Earnings season: 'Magnificent 7' steal the show
During a somewhat bleak earnings season, the US tech giants managed to salvage some positivity for stock markets in the first quarter of the year.
03/07/2024
Monthly update: Strong economic outlook keeps markets moving forward
Stock markets spurred by strong macroeconomic data and positive earnings season despite major economies falling into technical recession.
03/06/2024
Quilter delivers a 25% increase in adjusted profit to £167 million and a five percentage point improvement in the operating margin to 27%
Although higher than expected interest rates in 2023 led to a squeeze in consumer incomes and reduced propensity to invest, we benefitted from higher investment returns on shareholder funds.
03/06/2024
Insourcing is 'evolution not revolution' for advice firms
‘We see it as an elegant halfway house for both advisers and their clients’
03/06/2024
Latest news from Tatton Investment Management: Winners and losers of stabilising yields
Interest rates and yields appear close to equilibrium levels, a state of relative steadiness which enables activity to happen.
03/06/2024
BNP Paribas Asset Management study shows steady growth in female board membership despite regional disparities
Ahead of the 2024 annual general meeting season, BNPP AM reiterates its commitment to diversity, one of the pillars of its Global Sustainability Strategy.
03/06/2024
UBS boss Sergio Ermotti warns of the dominance of US banks
It's a shame that it always takes a crisis to create something meaningful.
03/06/2024
Family Offices Market 2024: Rising Demand for Tailored Wealth Management
Family offices are private firms that manage the investments and wealth of high-net-worth individuals or families.
03/06/2024
Do women investors really think differently to men?
There are also indications that women try to invest in women.
03/06/2024
A cut above: Charles Sanford on why HNW clients choose LGT Wealth Management
Charles Sanford, partner at LGT Wealth Management, believes a client-driven over product-driven approach is key
03/05/2024
Higher interest rates driving UK pension scheme demand for fixed income end-game solutions
As a response to funding changes, 83% of schemes are defining an end-game strategy, with a 53/47 split between buyout and low dependency.