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Number of distressed companies rises in UK

According to new figures from FTI Consulting, UK insolvencies increased steadily over the 12 months to December 2023

“There’s false perception that people’s skills erode when they are not working.”

Investec recently spoke to Julianne Miles, a social entrepreneur and the CEO of Career Returners.

Morningstar Announces Nominees for 2024 Morningstar Awards for Investing Excellence Denmark

The awards recognise those funds and asset managers that have served investors well over the long term

Quilter's asks and analysis of rumours ahead of the Spring Budget

There have been mixed reports as to how much fiscal headroom the government has to deliver any meaningful tax cuts or investment into public services.

Schroders enhances impact investment focus with new global equity impact fund

The fund will target companies whose products, services and operations are focused on solving societal and environmental challenges faced by individuals and industries in the coming decades.

Asset managers also have a massive need for customer advisors

The investigation was carried out by the consulting firm Advea and the holding company Cinerius.

Deutsche Numis lowers target price on Hargreaves Lansdown

Deutsche Numis noted that while this was "significant progress", it does not believe HL has reached the "terminal yield" on assets under administration for active savings.

BNP Paribas and the EDF group sign a partnership to support the bank's individual customers in the energy renovation of their homes

They will help them identify the work to be carried out in their home using the simulator offered by IZI by EDF, EDF's consumer service brand.

Two Jersey Directors Author New Guide for Wealthy Families

This second edition covers the latest developments in the family wealth arena, including new chapters on ESG, blockchain, philanthropy and AI.

How to help boost the UK economy with a boom in high-productivity businesses

But these business owners also see areas where government support is greatly needed to help them be more efficient.

Study finds institutional investors and wealth managers boost investment in life settlement funds

The main reason for the rise in number of life insurance policyholders cashing in policies identified by the research is the rising cost of long-term care in the US followed by the increasing ageing population.

Why wealth is not an insulator against vulnerability

'Time and again, we have seen that self-identification simply doesn't work'

Litigants digest ‘comprehensive’ UBS defence of the Credit Suisse takeover price

Media reports say that the legal defence casts doubt on Credit Suisse’s capitalisation as early as 2021.

University of Reading top the People and Planet University League as progress in sustainable investment policy is recognised

The active approach to engagement and voting encourages companies and managers to transition to climate solutions as well as promoting improvements in human rights, inclusion, and diversity.

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