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Slowdown in UK commercial property continues

The slowdown has continued into the early part of 2016 and forecasts for the full year have suffered downward revisions.

Over two thirds of IFAs favour UK remaining in Europe - GAM

The US and emerging markets trailed with a 16% equal split of votes, while Japan and the UK stood at 15% and 6% respectively.

Brexit: a stress-test for the EU? - Unigestion

It makes little difference to long term UK interests whether the UK remains in the EU or not

Miton’s Anthony Rayner: “A more supportive environment for risk assets”

Central bank action, inaction or forward guidance has collectively soothed financial market nerves.

Nearly three out of four active fund managers in UK underperform over past decade - and US, global and emerging markets are the worst sectors

Trackers only match index performance but are cheap to own, while active fund managers pick investments to outdo the market but often underperform despite charging a lot more.

Guide To Funds In The Isle Of Man by Simon Harding and Andrew Harding

The Isle of Man has a well-founded reputation as a premier jurisdiction in terms of regulation and achieves a balance between, on the one hand, providing a business-friendly environment and, on the other hand, meeting international standards

'Almost no appetite' among Britain's banks for UK to leave EU

Just over 50% of the BBA's 147 voting members responded to the survey, which the BBA said representsed 90% of the UK banking sector workforce.

EU referendum: A Brexit would make average Briton $30,000 better off by 2020, says report

NWW's founder and head of research Andrew Amolis argues that the UK, like Australia, would have a hard border and therefore it would be able to restrict immigration.

The new power brokers: meet the alpha females taking over the City

They make deals worth millions, spend thousands on designer labels, party hard and never miss a daily blow-dry. Meet the new breed of alpha females taking over the City

UK banks’ profits hit by soaring litigation costs

Last year alone, the five banks booked an additional PPI provisions of £7.6bn, an increase of 51 per cent compared with 2014, the report shows.

Brexit 'would not lead to exodus' of bankers from UK

If the UK remained in the European Economic Area after quitting the EU, banks based here should still have access to EU markets on similar terms to those of today

Small German elite has majority of country’s wealth

The Bundesbank identified rising property prices as driving wealth for those who own it, while those who rent, as many Germans do, were falling behind.

St. James’s Place – Employees should not see the Lifetime ISA as a replacement for pension saving

Last week the Chancellor also announced the establishment of a Lifetime ISA. However, Ian Price, divisional director at St. James’s Place, urged employees “not to see the Lifetime ISA as a replacement for pension saving.” He added: &ldqu

Sellers still have upper hand in M&A transactions

The selling side is in a much stronger negotiating position – that is the conclusion of the eighth CMS European M&A Study.

Western banks wary of helping Russian privatisation - bankers

The caution illustrates the growing wariness of Western banks about getting involved in Russian finance deals even if they are not in areas directly affected by sanctions.

Germans surpass Brits in UN world happiness report

The 2016 study – its fourth edition – for the first time takes into account the consequences of income inequality.

India-Born Hinduja Brothers Top Britain's 'Asian Rich List'

The 'Asian Rich List' assesses the total wealth of Britain's top 101 richest Asians and is compiled by UK-based publishing house Asian Media and Market.

The Growing Impact of Women on the Investor Base

Within a decade, females are likely to own around 60% of the UK’s wealth. We take a look at how this shift may affect investing habits.

Study for European banks says Brexit would harm sector

"Banks and investment firms are likely to be significantly and adversely affected by new restrictions on cross-border business," the study said.

Aberdeen falls out of top-10 list of fund brands

The Scottish investment manager was voted the 13th most popular fund management brand in Europe.

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