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How to attract and retain high net worth clients

For financial advisory practices their real strength is in their personability and in having a personal relationship with individuals.

Miton’s David Jane: From zero to hero

The year is proving challenging for those that seek to second guess the market

The growth of Neobanks and Challenger Banks in the UK and Europe: Good News or Bad?

For decades, banking in Europe has been a one-size-fits-all solution – if you wanted banking services you went to one of the handful of large mainstream banks.

The second hand annuity market – To sell or not to sell?: Tilney Bestinvest

“The FCA has also suggested that advice will be required if the value of the annuity income to be sold is above a certain level.

UK growth slows ahead of Brexit vote - Schroders

Recent business surveys suggest nervousness amongst firms in the run up to the UK’s referendum on its EU membership, which may be prompting companies to postpone investment and hiring plans.

International competitiveness: Britain in the global top ten

The UK was the 6th best location for business, according to the World Bank’s latest “Doing Business” report.

Regulatory scrutiny sees asset managers ratchet up tax focus - PwC

A sophisticated operational tax function is becoming a prerequisite for asset managers, PwC said.

Brexit myths debunked: The Leave campaign shouldn't fear arguing that leaving the EU would be good for the economy

Conventional commentariat wisdom has it that the EU referendum pits those concerned about economics versus those concerned about immigration.

Keeping tabs on Britain's EU future

Because the impact of a British exit is so unknowable, the temptation to do nothing is quite human.

Hargreaves Lansdown four cement Rich List places

Four former Hargreaves Lansdown executives saw their wealth surge by £379 million last year, cementing their places in the Sunday Times Rich List.

Does it pay to ‘Sell in May’? - Tilney Bestinvest

With the start of May just days away, should investors heed the old adage to ‘Sell in May and go away, don’t come back till St. Leger Day’, which advocates selling out of the stock market for the summer months?

St. James's Place - Brexit fears have subsided

John Wood of J O Hambro, and fund manager of the St. James’s Place’s General Progressive fund believes that large multinational companies may have their headquarters in London but “their performance is not driven necessarily by what happ

Fitch Ratings affirms Cyprus at B+ with positive outlook

A number of factors, however, continue to weigh heavily on Cyprus' credit profile.

The 11 richest hedge fund managers in Britain

The newspaper, which lists the 1,000 wealthiest individuals and families in the UK, ranked the richest hedge fund managers in Britain.

Special Report: Biometrics and banking

Biometrics Research Group, Inc. believes that the financial services sector has emerged as a primary end-user market for biometrics technology worldwide.

Germans Flock To Property As Interest Rates Fall And Rents Rise

Unlike his parents who rented their whole life, Berlin resident Sebastian lives in his own apartment and is considering buying a second property in the German capital as an investment to top up his pension one day.

Blockchain A Blessing And A Curse For Global Banks

The much-hyped blockchain may hit global investment bank earnings before any other sector, but the costs it can cut out of the whole financial market can also boost their squeezed margins

Surviving Mission Creep by Tim Price

o there is another reason why Europe isn’t growing and it’s one the central bank can do nothing about. Namely, the 19 governments of the Eurozone and the super-state in Brussels have essentially outlawed it

'Old boy network' stops fund managers voting against rivals at AGMs

The research suggested fund managers were unwilling to vote against former employers or potential future employers.

Charities Aid Foundation raises £20m on London Stock Exchange

CAF is one of the largest providers of philanthropic services to charities and donors worldwide.

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