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Taking stock of the euro area’s challenges

Crises in the past have often seen the bloc innovate.

Profile star adviser and ‘director of lunch’ McCroddan dies

Michael McCroddan co-founded Hanbury Wealth Management with Chris Emery in 2010.

Top 5 tips for global expansion

Clear and realistic objectives are needed when expanding into a new market in order to track milestones, anticipate issues which could arise and avoid wasting time and money.

Fitch Affirms German Development Banks' Joint Agency Social Bond at 'AAA'

The bonds were issued by a group of three German regional development banks in September 2022.

A conversation with Coutts' new CIO: “You absolutely need a guiding philosophy in this job."

Our new Chief Investment Officer Fahad Kamal tells us about his investment philosophy, his view of markets and his love of cricket…

The next wave of layoffs is heading towards UBS investment bankers

The employees of the UBS investment bank are threatened with the next job cuts.

ABN AMRO and the Esther Vergeer Foundation to continue their successful partnership

The bank has been working towards equal opportunities in sport for many years as part of its ‘Banking for better, for generations to come’ purpose.

Monthly Update: Markets Start 2024 with Optimism for the year ahead

Inflation continues to slide and the US’s central bank considers cutting interest rates.

To bundle or not to bundle? UK’s Investment Research Review in favour of ‘rebundling’ research fees with execution costs

One of the systemic – and perhaps unintended – consequences of MiFID entering into force has been the conflict between regulations regarding research payments.

Global Assignment Policies & Practices Survey Report

Insights on how global organisations administer their global mobility programs.

Meet Alexandre Meyer, our new Managing Partner

During his 25 years with the Firm, he has played a key role in the success of Lombard Odier Investment Managers

Why HNWs must act now to fight the rise of disinformation

The growing web of disinformation and misinformation has been identified as a greater short-term threat than climate change, finds a World Economic Forum report.

The ‘coffee blueprint’: regenerative farming promises Nature revolution at Davos 2024

As finance, business and political leaders gather in the remote Swiss resort, Nature has emerged as a key theme.

How should investors navigate geopolitical risks in early 2024?

Despite elevated US-China tensions and multiple conflicts globally including the Israel-Hamas war, risk assets rallied strongly in 2023, especially in the final quarter.

UK annual wage growth slows to 6.5% as vacancies continue falling

Labour market overview

Brits braced for a gloomy 2024 as two thirds expect UK to enter a recession

The research follows recent UK GDP data from the Office for National Statistics which revealed UK GDP fell by 0.1% in Q3 2023

Female appointments to UK financial services boardrooms fell in 2023, amid growing demand for c-suite experience

When asked about the boardroom gender diversity of a firm they are looking to potentially invest in 82% said it has a significant influence.

Morning markets - Unemployment a shade better than expected while European equities set to give back strong returns

Job vacancies continued to decline for what was the 17th consecutive month, with average weekly earnings annual growth rates falling to 6.5% from 7.2%.

Majority of business leaders optimistic about their organization’s growth in 2024

83% plan to increase investments in digital tools and technology, in particular AI as a driver of innovation and revenue growth, in the next 12-18 months. 52% intend to do the same for sustainability

These Are the World’s Most (and Least) Powerful Passports in 2024

The two Asian nations have dominated 1st place on the index (which ranks all the world’s passports according to the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa) for the past five years.

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