08/24/2023
How AI can bolster data security
The report also highlighted that it is not just big business that is targeted by cyber criminals.
Comment, Analysis & Research
08/23/2023
Eurozone navigates growth challenges as German motor stalls
A concern remains that the European Central Bank (ECB) is overtightening its monetary policy.
08/22/2023
Entrepreneur tips: getting down to business
From working with gaming powerhouse Sega, to driving sustainable practices in his home country, Stefano’s history is varied.
08/22/2023
Three ways to improve investor engagement
Our latest analysis of best practice includes the findings of a survey of 350 investee companies from 45 countries, a GMO crops engagement case study and our formula for successful engagement.
08/21/2023
Increasing ‘golden age’ worker employment rate could create an additional 18,000 jobs in Northern Ireland
PwC’s Golden Age Index measures how well countries are harnessing the power of their older workers.
08/21/2023
London’s finance industry a ‘jewel in Britain’s crown’ despite concerns over City’s future, Griffith says
The comments come as the government attempts to boost the City’s standing amid growing concerns that its losing its status as a leading financial centre after Brexit.
08/21/2023
How to offer top support to clients in preventing fraud
The good news is that incorrect contact data can be avoided by having verification processes in place at the point of data capture.
08/18/2023
European Private Banking Survey 2023: Strong interest margins mask a drop in profitability
Our 21st annual survey finds the industry facing challenges to growth and profitability of invested assets but armed with plenty of ideas on how to succeed.
08/18/2023
Public consultation in the UK
Consultation allows public bodies exercising powers to fully understand and consider the impacts on those affected.
08/18/2023
Advised platforms sales hit all-time low of £2.8bn
Net sales are low because money coming onto platforms has continued to fall, with advised gross sales down 7.3 per cent on Q1 to £14.9bn.
08/17/2023
Wealth, Social Class Impact How Gen Z Plan Their Future
University can offer opportunities to UK students — but not everyone thinks they can afford to take that chance.
08/17/2023
House prices show remarkable resilience despite intense squeeze on affordability
The overall resilience of the market is somewhat surprising given the headwinds it currently faces.
08/17/2023
Could investing in the UK be a win-win for businesses and pension savers?
Through this commitment the Chancellor hopes to make the UK a more attractive prospect to high-growth companies, with the aim of ultimately helping to boost our economic growth and also delivering better returns for pension savers.
08/16/2023
Irish banks the worst in Europe for savers
Domestic banks have passed on just 7% of rate rises to savers, compared with 43% in the UK
08/16/2023
Cost of living crisis may begin to wane, but inflation data means more rate rises to come
Households are still under immense pressures however, and inflation isn’t going to fall dramatically
08/15/2023
Bank of England outage hits key payments systems processing billions
Chaps processes about £350 billion a day, including banks paying one another large sums.
08/15/2023
Jobs data show wage growth could outstrip inflation for first time in almost two years
The UK labour market remains relatively tight
08/15/2023
Brits urged to seek financial advice to avoid scams
Four in ten (41%) adults experienced a scam attempt in the last year
08/14/2023
New Bestinvest ‘Spot the Dog’ Report: Tally of horrible hounds sent to the doghouse for poor investor returns soars to 56
Global equity funds are home to the largest share of disobedient canines – despite a better start for stock markets in 2023 fuelled by excitement over artificial intelligence.
08/11/2023
Employers urged to test ‘right to work’ procedures after fines tripled
The changes will mean that businesses employing a worker without the appropriate right to work will be liable to pay fines starting at £45,000 per worker – up from the £15,000 penalty that currently can be levied for a first breach.