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Too big to fail: Is platform tech about to crumble?

Experts say the consolidation of the market is a result of the increasing complexity of regulatory compliance

UK equity income: By any means necessary

Savvy investors can still achieve the yield they need despite dividend cuts to the FTSE All-Share that have brought UK equity income funds back into focus.

The nadir of the cyclical slowdown may be behind us by Mikio Kumada, CIIA, Global Strategist LGT Capital Partners

In the US, last week’s monthly payrolls report was weaker than expected, which received some negative attention. But job numbers are lagging indicators and April may have been little more than a subdued afterthought of the seasonally low-key winter

The British Politicians Serving the World's Super Rich

Like other private offices, J. Stern was set up to look after the riches of one family – the Sterns, a European banking dynasty – before branching out and offering its services to other super rich folk.

Problem of European fund managers putting a spin on performance is getting worse, say consultants

Cerulli Associates, a global analytics firm, says that a fund selector at one UK-based institutional advisor told it that even some larger fund managers are guilty of putting a gloss on achievements.

Phoenix Financial PR shortlisted in Citywealth's Brand Management & Reputation Awards

Phoenix is delighted to be shortlisted in the category 'PR Agency of the Year'.

SMEs ‘Squeezed Out’ by EU regulation Lord Flight

Large investment banks with an “oligopolistic position” in Europe are “understandably” in favour of staying in the European Union, but small British businesses are being squeezed by regulations from the EU

The general trend of a slowdown in profits seems to be continuing - Guy Wagner (Banque de Luxembourg)

Although most companies have perfected the art of managing analysts’ expectations, the corporate earnings season is producing fewer surprises although the general trend of a slowdown in profits seems to be continuing.

Running the rule over investment bank rankings

It’s easy to find an investment bank to shout about its successes when it tops an industry league table.

St. James's Place - The US economy continues to show mixed signs

The US economy is showing mixed signs with another 160,000 unemployed and the dollar hitting a 15-month low last week but factory orders rising faster than expected.

Confidence falls, but appetite for deals at an all-time high, reveals EY report

Business leaders must adapt to a low growth environment

Executive pay ‘rubber stamping’ rife

Highly paid asset managers find it harder to vote against big pay deals for chief executives

Three investment conclusions from Leicester City's first Premier League title

With superlatives coming thick and fast, we might conclude that this is one of the most striking moments in the history of British sport.

BNY Mellon report predicts that investor demand for real assets will surge by 2020

The survey also revealed that more than a third of infrastructure and real estate fund managers had altered their investment approach

Small is beautiful; unpopular helps by Tim Price

The shareholders of Berkshire Hathaway have just celebrated their latest ‘Woodstock for capitalists’ in the form of the company’s annual general meeting. Fund manager Jeffrey Miller of Eight Bridges Capital Management made the following

Morning Coffee: Trader who left Credit Suisse aged 40 makes small fortune. Chilling words at BNP Paribas

Credit Suisse fixed income traders who’ve lost their jobs with a three month payoff and a diminutive 2015 bonus to fall back on, may look at Goekjian with a touch of envy.

Can hedge and multi-asset funds navigate choppy markets?

For those investors in search of a less bumpy ride, two areas that are sometimes overlooked are funds that offer exposure to hedge funds or those that have multi-asset strategies.

Miton’s Anthony Rayner: Poor visibility, drive carefully

The sector and geographic reflection of these moves has been fairly clear.

Why you should consider ‘Brexit-proofing’ investments - deVere Group

Mr Green goes on to say: “Investors can take precautions against the potentially significant adverse effects of Brexit on UK assets by increasing their exposure to overseas investments.

These are the UK's 10 highest paying companies according to new research from Glassdoor

We've probably all wondered if the tech, banking and consulting sectors were really as lucrative as they seem to be.

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