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Britain’s confused development aid plans

The funding splurge on private equity is at odds with UK commitments

London penthouses you can buy for less than £1.5 million

There is also a communal terrace at the other end of the 1.348 sq ft home.

Can you have your cake and eat it with fund management? - Jason Hollands

Of course, more risk in itself is no guarantee of higher returns. It merely paves the way to a wider range of potential outcomes: if more risk assured higher returns, then it wouldn’t be risky!

London’s Lord Mayor looks to enhance financial, professional services ties with Qatar

He will emphasise how the City of London can support Qatar’s 2030 National Vision-driven infrastructure programme and their hosting of the World Cup in 2022.

Italian Bank Collapse European Sovereign Bond Carnage, Criss-Crossed Fuses & Lit Bonfire

The entire global financial system will erupt like a debt volcano

"A good heart is better than all the heads in the world" Edward Bulwer-Lytton

Alongside the seminars, we have released an animated Intelligent Retirement video.

Rathbones: Investors still need to stay focused on quality

Asset allocation strategist Edward Smith and chief investment officer Julian Chillingworth warn that high levels of uncertainty will increase market risk over the medium term.

Coutts’ latest Million Pound Donors Report reveals highest value and number of charitable donations

£1.83bn donated via 355 gifts, up 17% on last year and 19% in total value

Invesco study - demand for factor products increasing globally

Risk diversification and increasing alpha are the main drivers for factor allocations

Millennials put greater importance on ESG factors

The survey found that the millennial generation ranked ESG factors as equally important as investment outcomes when considering investments decisions.

How do you think technology will change the wealth management marketplace over the course of the next decade?

In early summer 2016 we set out to assess the UK wealth management industry’s view of how technological innovation will impact the industry over the next 5 to 10 years, with respondents comprising senior individuals from a range of organisations acr

How Will Next Year’s French Elections Affect the Art Market?

Art experts weigh in on the implications of possibly removing the French 'wealth tax'.

Fine wine investment has leaped since Brexit: These vintages will give you the biggest return on investment

In the report, Vin-X analysed 25 Bordeaux wines since 2008 and concluded investors should mix prime mid and off vintages to drive growth and minimise risks.

Why Investors Should Build Their Own Global Banks

Too-big-to fail rules are fragmenting large global banks and adding costs

Here's Why Ireland May Not Become a Post-Brexit Financial Capital After All

Ireland is being very realistic about what it can and what it wants to do

Autumn Statement: commentary from MoneyFarm CEO Tax free personal allowance

The new savings bond announced today is a reminder from the government that interest rates are low

Brussels outranks Frankfurt in pay league for central bankers

Central banker's pay checks pale in comparison with those of the banking executives whose businesses they oversee

Sell Deutsche Bank and Buy Natixis, Credit Suisse Says

Capital and litigation concerns will continue to weigh on the German bank, while Paris-based Natixis remains a beneficiary of a stronger dollar, the analysts say.

Who owns the customer in a digital world? (Part 5/6) Mik Cons, CEO of Sammedia Limited

Lets have a look at how super-brands in other industries have changed the game.

German Sovereign Yields Climb, Swiss Data Improves

Markets are therefore not focused on data but on central banks.

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