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Northern Trust Upbeat On Global Economy Despite Troubles

At a press briefing in New York, Katie Nixon, the firm's chief investment officer for personal financial services, spelled out “windows of opportunity” for investors.

Overseas, overtaxed, over here… by Gary Heynes, Baker Tilly

The government is intent on deterring ownership of high value properties, worth over £2 million, via companies (or any other ‘non-natural’ person), by taxing them more

Flight animals by Tim Price, PFP Wealth Management

“Since the disastrous failure of Icelandic bank Landsbanki in 2008, UK savers have been more nervous about holding money with overseas banks.

Schroders survey reveals inflation plus strategies remain the default favourite

When participants were asked do you feel that LDI techniques used in DB can be used in a DC lifestyle in the future 35% said yes if the trustee understood the solution, 30% said yes that it was important to achieve best outcome and 30% said no as it was t

Philanthropy is not fundraising – it’s a way of life

By engaging in conversations, role playing and other interactive methods, Dr. Myers promises the conference participants will go deeper than they normally do when they discuss development and fundraising.

Outlook for the global financial markets in the second half of 2012 - Julius Baer Gruppe

The ongoing euro crisis is casting an increasingly long shadow over the global economy, including the growth markets which have been driving expansion so far.

Blame it on Hormones: Men are the Cause of Today's Problems

I've written in the past about how hiring more women can reduce risk. Several studies have shown that women are more profitable investors, money managers and hedge fund managers, and they incur less risk in the process.

Expat Brits found to be happiest in Spain, Canada and Germany

Spain is the top expat destination for a happier life • Canada and Germany come in second and third • New Zealand highlighted as best country for quality of life • Tax-conscious expats enjoy financial happiness in UAE

Europe Needs Some Founding Fathers by Seven Investment Management

It is not controversial to propose that humans have come pretty far in the last 225 years.

A bailout for Spanish banks: but still no solutions for the Eurozone

In this Perspective Ruth Lea, Economic Adviser to the Arbuthnot Banking Group, discusses the latest developments in the Eurozone

Schroders plc : European Investors Plan Through Uncertainty

European investors save and invest more than 35% of their household income each month - more than three times the amount they set aside to service debt - according to new research from Schroders.

The Institutional Lite Fallacy by Phil Banas

While there is some truth in the assertion that the top end of the wealth continuum is increasingly looking for institutional-style performance analytics, it is a fallacy to see the needs of wealth managers as some kind of “institutional lite”

Global Trends Driving the Need for HR Transformation - PwC Research

Analysis uncovers global trends that have advanced the strategic role of human resources; Reveals common traits of organizations that successfully undergo transformation

'Curiouser and curiouser' by Justin A. Urquhart Stewart

Just like Alice in her glorious Wonderland, all is seemingly not quite what it seems. Certainly this appears to be the case when it comes to the economy.

Paper Promises: Money, Debt and the New World Order

History can be seen as a long battle between creditors and debtors, and the financial crisis that erupted in 2006-2007 is just the latest skirmish.

Former Royal Bank of Scotland executive tells how he quit working for Fred Goodwin.. to write a funny book

“He was a tough gig and he got more and more tough. He was a very clever guy but unforgiving and highly demanding.

Hamish McRae: Queen's ancestors can't be too dismayed by us

Sixty years are two generations so it would be pretty surprising if things had not changed a great deal during that time.

Charity tax changes and other Budget U-turns by George Bull, Baker Tilly

The vast majority of honest charities and donors will hope that today’s announcement draws a line under this episode.

JPMorgan Chase: Is it actually London's problem?

Yet Britain should feel a bit queasy – for failing to heed the right lesson could cost HM Treasury.

Julian Knight: Be careful when you wish for free banking to end

Andrew Bailey, the Bank of England's executive director, called it last week when he said free banking as we know it should end.

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