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Pension Dashboard hit with further delays

The project is being “reset” with a new chair appointed to take charge.

Ninety One’s Du Toit: I warned CEOs not to overuse Article 9

Two top active management CEOs reveal warnings ignored and exaggerations in sustainable investing marketing.

Women's pension pots just over half the size of men's

It then increases to 24 per cent for 40 to 44 year-olds and 27 per cent for 45 to 49 year-olds before stretching to 32 per cent for 50 to 54 year-olds.

Three steps the government must take to boost women’s finance

Women often opt not to re-enter the workforce while their children are young as the cost of childcare is just too great.

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Meet the top women in European fund management

FN's inaugural Twenty Most Influential in Fund Management list includes eight senior women, including the CEOs of Amundi, BNY Mellon Investment Management and Fidelity International

The world's ultra-rich lost about $14 trillion of their wealth in 2022, Knight Frank study shows

The London-based real estate consultancy surveyed 500 private bankers, wealth advisors, and family offices who manage over $2.5 trillion in collective wealth for ultra-high net worth individuals.

The Bronzes of the Princes of Liechtenstein

Prince Eusebius I of Liechtenstein, the son of Karl I, also became an art collector. And in a treatise, he instructed his own son to do the same.

Fear and loathing in European banks

Lacklustre performance of Europe’s banking sector partly down to lack of consolidation while stronger competition than in the US puts pressure on margins

Private bank or fintech? Five key tips for managing your family's wealth

Technology allows the creation of “family office”-like structures, which enable families to benefit from financial tools and gain access to data more easily than ever before.

Conclusion of FINMA’s proceedings in connection with the Supply Chain Finance Funds

Many of these measures were based on the independent investigation into the SCFF matter by Deloitte/Walder Wyss and have addressed FINMA’s findings.

What could the Budget mean for businesses?

It would be surprising if energy and Net Zero do not feature heavily in the Budget.

Only an average of 123,000 people per year make state pension top ups despite looming deadline

People aged between 45 and 70 who have gaps in their NI record are most likely to be impacted by the upcoming rule change and should act now.

Total UK housing wealth breaches £7 trillion for first time amid ‘race for space’

Of this, nearly half – £3.34 trillion – was held by mortgage-free homeowners, the estate agent said.

Markets abandon their fight against the Fed

Markets rose over the first six weeks of 2023 in the belief that the Federal Reserve (Fed) could slow its rate hikes as the US economy weakens.

McKinsey could axe 2,000 jobs despite 'record year'

Deservedly or not, one of those practices is large-scale layoffs – as the firm’s advisors help clients raise their profit margins by eliminating labour they can operate without.

Time for private markets to grow your portfolios

One of the most notable trends in financial markets over the past decade has been the growth of the private market asset class.

World's largest asset managers accused of failing to invest responsibly

ShareAction report

Portfolio managers back AJ Bell as platform market faces major tests

Consumer duty, inflation and falling investor confidence are weighing on platforms’ prospects, but managers believe AJ Bell is well-positioned.

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