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Weekly Round-up of the financial markets from Charles Stanley

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Insurers plan to invest €1tn with asset managers

Insurance companies face low interest rates and stringent Solvency II rules in the EU

Channel Islands single market deal is 'one to look at' for Scotland

However, such arrangements offer a "precedent" for Scotland to remain a member of the single market, according to Richard Murphy, the author of bestselling book The Joy Of Tax.

Total pay for asset managers falls to $99,000

The decline in pay levels comes on the back of intense cost pressure for asset management companies

Brexit could cut wages by 30% over next two decades, says private equity boss Guy Hands

Leaving the European Union will be bad for most people but good for his own multi-billion pound fund, he says

Chris Johns: Weakness of German banks a systemic threat to euro itself

Some wonder how German banker misdeeds sit with government insistence on fiscal rules

American carnage? Tim Price

“Every decision on trade, on taxes, on immigration, on foreign affairs will be made to benefit American workers and American families.”

Brexit 'could pose risk to financing' of Northern Ireland business

Northern Ireland businesses are set to face a stark crisis in securing finance as major global lenders begin moving operations outside the UK due to Brexit, it's been claimed.

How to: attract external investors

Solicitors are naturally wary of outside investment, but it is a day-to-day reality for a growing number of firms.

40% of asset managers unprepared for Mifid II unbundling

Despite this ‘significant overhaul’, only 40% of managers expect greater research fee transparency will benefit clients.

UK asset management employees survive global pay plunge

The 2016 pay average is down two per cent from $101,000 in 2015, which itself was down 18 per cent.

Fifth straight quarter of growth for Guernsey funds

Guernsey’s fund industry has enjoyed five consecutive quarters of growth according to the latest figures just released

How big was the global Trump rally – and where does it leave valuations?

The combination of Brexit, Donald Trump’s election, the return of inflation and prospect of higher interest rates would normally undermine demand for shares.

May Insists Banks of ‘Huge Value’ as They Step Up Plans to Exit

The comments represent the warmest statement of backing that May has made about the financial sector in her six months as premier.

Practical implications of US law on EU practice

The change or inflexion is the commencement of the senior manager’s regime which imposes what is called a duty of responsibility on senior managers and which commenced in March 2016.

Bankers expect Britain to back Brexit transition calls

All the banks want a multi-year agreement

Jupiter eyes emerging market trust launch

Renewed enthusiasm for emerging markets could see Jupiter Fund Management launch an income investment trust under Ross Teverson.

Morning Coffee: U.S. investment banks are increasing their dominance. Hedge funds getting squeezed over expenses

Brexit is quickly turning into a slowly unfolding train wreck for investment banks in the City.

North-West wealth manager becomes top client of £11bn investment platform

It first started working with Nucleus which is an adviser-built investment management platform, in 2007.

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