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Comment on FCA new rules on savings - Lex Deak, CEO, OFF3R

Not good enough as savers look to alternatives like P2P

Schroders: The ‘75% chance’ that the Santa Rally exists

Stockmarkets are more likely to rise in December than any other month, according to analysis of nearly three decades of data.

Jim Armitage: Don’t panic — we’re safer than we have been for years

A further reason not to fear too much for RBS’s survival: the Bank is factoring the Very Worst Outcome of the potential fines for mis-selling rubbish mortgage-backed securities in the US.

Operational Challenges Ahead for Wealth Management Firms

The survey examines how wealth managers and private banks cope with the multitude of new regulatory requirements and continuous market reforms.

Standard Life Investments - On the reflation runway?

Our forecasts reflect this optical improvement, with developed market price growth expected to accelerate to 1.7% next year. Does this mean that we are at the end of the lowflation scare?

Hidden Growth Within Family Businesses: Driving Success Without The Fame

While family businesses are focused on growth, many of them stay discreet about their success, rarely appear on front pages, and continue to be an enigma.

54% of incumbents say fintech partnerships have boosted revenue

Incumbents need to carefully consider the practicalities of integrating fintechs' technology with legacy systems

Babyboomer wealth vital for future generations, MPs told

At some point you will presumably leave what you have to your children.

The International Banker 2016 Western & Eastern European Awards Winners

This compares poorly with the 3 percent that US banks earn and the average net-interest margin of 2 percent of Canadian banks.

Some investors worry about ‘doubling-down’ of strategy at expense of Africa

Close allies of the Barclays boss say he has been helped by “exogenous events”, including a recent rebound in trading of bonds and loans, a key engine of its investment bank.

Mark Carney: European economies face hit if cut off from City of London

Chasm between rich and poor widens in Russia as living standards fall

According to the survey, called the Global Wealth Report, within 12 months, the average income of households decreased from $12,086 to $10,344.

ABN Amro introduces Gradefix: ‘risk-as-a-service’

The consumer or SME submits transaction data for analysis.

Avaloq in talks with private equity firms?

Avaloq has been growing its market share steadily, sparking concerns that the company’s resources are being stretched.

Number of women in asset management flatlines

‘Limited leadership opportunities’ for female entrants, finds study of 26,000 funds

Strategy Update from BNP Paribas Investment Partners

Leading indicators pointed to solid growth, with Eurozone manufacturing and services PMIs improving further

The importance of digital for wealth managers

The adoption of hybrid and robo advisory tools will register the higher growth in two years

European banking chief warns Britain about protectionist measures

Her government could be forced to choose between remaining in the EU single market and regaining control over immigration.

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.

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