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Scotland has more solicitors than ever

Solicitors play a crucial role in our society and our economy

Wealth managers look to boutiques in hunt for quality active management

The survey of UK 80 wealth managers and multi-managers, conducted in September and October this year, found 95% were positive about boutique investing, and 41% said they plan to increase their asset allocation to boutiques in the next 18 months.

Wealth manager admits adviser interest in DFM ‘slow’

Adviser interest in Charles Stanley’s discretionary fund management model has been “slow” because its “different concept” is not what advisers are used to, the firm’s wealth management director admitted to FTAdviser.

2014 busiest year ever for property agent with £50m worth of hotel sales

Almost £50 million worth of hotel sales could be made in the South West before the end of the year.

UK alternative investment sector to grow by 2019, study shows

Investment in the UK’s alternative real estate sector is tipped to grow to £20bn by 2019.

Who are Europe's best paid bank CEOs?

Given the boardroom battles that have taken place over recent years, it's hardly surprising - but a new ranking of last year's 15 best-paid European bank bosses shows UK bankers are among the most highly-paid in Europe.

UK corporate pensions shortfall doubles in six years

The financial shortfall in the UK's largest company pension funds has doubled in the past six years to hit £100 billion - despite companies pouring in £75 billion to close the gap.

Threadneedle Investments : CIO Mark Burgess - Investment strategy

Volatility returned to equity markets in October as renewed global growth concerns (particularly in Europe) weighed on investors’ minds. Geopolitics has also provided an unhelpful backdrop due to ongoing problems in the Middle East and Ukraine and t

Four million people interested in trying online banking for the first time

New research reveals security concerns are the main barrier to online banking

New report - EU tax policies still draining resources from developing countries

The report – Hidden Profits – from the economic justice network Eurodad, which includes Christian Aid, compares 15 EU countries’ performance on combatting tax dodging and ensuring financial transparency.

9th: Barclays’ wealth strategy refresh a success

Firm moves down from fifth last year to ninth for 2014, but maintained its gross sales figure.

‘Managing Uncertainty’: The Changing Face of European Pensions

European pension funds have adapted their models post-crisis, research finds—and warns consultants and asset managers to pay attention.

Managers Goodbye To Crisis As Aums Smash 2007 Peak

The combined assets under management rose nearly 12% during last year to $76.5 trillion (€61 trillion), easily exceeding the 2007 level of $69 trillion, according to a survey by investment consultancy Towers Watson.

A positive outlook for European equities by Stephanie Butcher, Invesco Perpetual

With talk of the end of the 25-year bull market run in fixed income, many are turning towards the stock market to satisfy their increasing appetite for income.

Millward Brown appointed by Old Mutual to track brand health

This will allow us to elevate our understanding of consumers’ perception of our brands

Global asset managers must reconnect with the end investor

The Bar Has Been Raised

Scotland’s £12bn family firm bonus

Separate figures show the survival rate of new businesses after five years is only around 35-50 per cent but for business transfers it is around 90-96 per cent.

Global equity managers smash European peers in amLeague ranking

Of the 11 manager teams taking part in the global equity mandate, six outperformed Stoxx 1800 NR index, which rose 1.51% in October.

Ignorant Politicians by Justin Urquhart Stewart

Ignorant politicians leading to stupid policies; my financial programme and what I want from the politicians

Banks hire staff to run digital services and meet new rules

Retail banking is in the throes of a digital revolution, with business transacted through branches falling sharply

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