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Investment Outlook 2022 – mid-year update

This calls for a reassessment of the outlook for the rest of the year as investors seek to balance risk with opportunity amid market instability.

This Is For Real

The global economy is set to weaken sharply in our projections.

Schroder BSC Social Impact Trust launches its inaugural UK Impact Report

The Report details the tangible social impact of the investments made, on behalf of its clients, since the launch of the Trust in late 2020.

Russia to Lose 15K Millionaires to Emigration in 2022 – Analysis

Despite the reported departures of wealthy Russians, reports have said that many of the country's ultra-rich elites have consolidated around the Kremlin after the initial shock of the invasion died down.

Competitiveness and productive investment: What parts do they play in the reform of insurance regulation? – speech by Charlotte Gerken

To put the review in context, though: the core framework underlying the Solvency II regime and its principles are broadly fit for purpose

UK economy shrinks by 0.3%

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, said the slowing growth has been seen worldwide.

When the 'Everything' Bubble Bursts

“The true investment challenge is to perform well in difficult times.” - Seth Klarman.

UK economy splutters as recession looms on horizon

Contraction in services was the main driver of the fall in monthly GDP growth, but manufacturing and production continues to struggle with rising prices and supply chain shortages.

Big Interview: Intelligent Energy boss on why they might have to build £100m gigafactory in Europe

‘We are British-owned with brilliant products and an ambition to grow quickly – the ball is in the Government’s court

UK economic growth will 'grind to a halt' this year

“The war in Ukraine came just as the UK was beginning a Covid recovery; placing a further squeeze on business profitability,” he added.

Number of four-day-week jobs rises by 90% as UK firms begin trial

Such adverts were ‘negligible’ a year ago, head of jobs site says

Inflation will subside but recession looms, warns Pictet's Paolini

Swiss group's five-year outlook identifies emerging markets, commodities and other alts as opportunities.

Bonds are back – here’s why

A record sell-off coupled with a shifting economic backdrop mean opportunities in global fixed income markets have appeared.

Estate planning: why make a will?

This alone demonstrates the importance of estate planning for those who wish to have peace of mind for themselves and their loved ones when it comes to their succession.

Why this CIO believes ‘I don’t know’ isn’t said enough in AM

Sometimes it’s OK not to know something as things are more likely to unravel when someone feels certain they are right, but are, in fact, wrong, warns Man AHL’s Russell Korgaonkar.

One in three wealth managers expect dramatic expansion over the next three years, Oxford Risk research shows

The forecasts of expansion build on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in terms of on the adoption of technology across the region with lockdowns and restrictions forcing companies to find new ways of working.

How we think about our decision making process

As a founder, this might mean settling on a go-to-market strategy, or deciding between the VCs clamouring to fund your business.

Issue planned for Credit Suisse Real Estate Fund LogisticsPlus

The proceeds of the issue will be used to further expand and diversify the existing real estate portfolio.

Q&A with Noel Maye, CEO of global planning body FPSB

Noel Maye: Major achievements I’m proud of include growth in the number of countries and territories offering FPSB certifications

Out of office? How working from home has divided Britain

Julie worked “crunching numbers” for the government from home for most of the pandemic, before recently returning to her desk in Whitehall two days a week

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