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Ethical investment takes root

New research shows that awareness of ethical investments is growing, and almost half of us are likely to opt for them in the future

French bank governor Christian Noyer calls for City of London to be sidelined as Europe's financial hub

London should be stripped of its status as Europe's main financial hub and sidelined to allow the eurozone to “control” transactions within the 17-nation bloc, the governor of the Bank of France has said.

2013: A year in multi-asset investing - Schroders

“What many investors currently perceive as safe haven assets could turn out to be the snake lurking in the grass next year.”

Advisers look to platforms for support in post-rdr world - Aviva

According to the latest Adviser Barometer research from Aviva, in the final quarter before the Retail Distribution Review is implemented in January 2013, over a third of advisers (34%) say they are contemplating changing their main platform in the next 1

From worse to bad – opportunities on the bumpy road to recovery - Threadneedle

“Investors head into 2013 knowing that few of the fundamental economic problems in the developed world have been solved – and many of them could remain unresolved throughout the year.

Vienna tops quality of life global survey of cities

Austria's capital offers its residents the best quality of life of any city in the world and Baghdad the worst, according to the latest global survey from consultant group Mercer.

Global trends in financial advice

The Retail Distribution Review (RDR) in the UK and the Future of Financial Advice (FoFA) Act in Australia are examples of a new regulatory regime that embraces the fee-for-service business model in wealth management.

Crack in the glass ceiling as more women reach boards

But below the underlying good news there are still gaps in the boardroom.

ABN Amro sees lower gold prices in 2013 and 2014

A slightly stronger world recovery in 2013 and 2014 should lead to a slight drop in gold demand, ABN Amro said in a note.

Beware the banks in spasm....what can be done to break the freeze? by Justin Urquhart Stewart

Will it be a little snowy elf from No11, or an old bank cracker about to go bang?

Richest 10% of UK households own 40% of wealth - RESEARCH

Top 10% of households are 850 times wealthier than the bottom, a report by the Office for National Statistics reveals

Outlook for the global financial markets in 2013 - Julius Baer Gruppe

"2013 - the year after": low growth, record-low interest rates, an investment Ice Age - further challenges ahead for investors

Putting the tax gap in context by George Bull and Eli Bauernfreund

Effort is required to tackle the tax gap. But it’s important that the tax gap debate does not mask what should be a primary task for government, namely to foster an environment for sustainable business.

Schroders 2013 Outlook Series - Part 1

Asia appears to be relatively resilient in the face of global uncertainty – there are still numerous good investment ideas in the region, particularly in Southeast Asia, where the economies are still developing.

Digital Media The Key To Engaging The World's Wealthy - RESEARCH

The study, titled "The Futurewealth Report: The Digital World of the Futurewealthy," surveyed 3,477 respondents from across the world with an average $1.9 million in assets.

Private Bank vs. Family Office by Phil Banas

The battle for the UHNW dollar is intensifying, particularly in Asia.

Tough start to 2013 but US can be catalyst for global growth - Barings

On-going issues in the Eurozone and the looming US ‘fiscal cliff’ will create an uncertain environment for investors until the beginning of 2013, according to Baring Asset Management.

Voluntary sector chief executive pay fell by 3.1% in 2012, survey shows

The median chief executive salary fell from £60,000 to £58,139 in 2012

Sir Mervyn King calls time on ten turbulent years, the ‘Sun King’ of Threadneedle Street

He has often been embroiled in controversy – being both outspoken about the banking industry, but facing accusations that he failed to take appropriate pre-emptive action to lessen the impact of the financial crisis.

The private wealth discrepancy at the heart of Europe

Should taxpayers in debtor countries expect 'solidarity' – or, more bluntly, money – from taxpayers in creditor countries?

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