03/07/2022
Looking at the financial implications for investors following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
This last couple of week’s news has been all about Ukraine and Russia.
Comment, Analysis & Research
03/07/2022
Harsh Reality Dawns
The inflation we see today has been increasingly driven by supply issues and not demand.
03/07/2022
Creating a Family Trust in the UK
A Trust allows funds to continue to be protected should a Settlor become unable to manage their own affairs and even beyond a Settlor’s death.
03/07/2022
The tie that binds by Rathbone Brothers
The war in Ukraine has united typically quarrelsome European states against Russian aggression. Meanwhile, unity in President Vladimir Putin’s nation has been enforced through the strength of an authoritarian regime.
03/07/2022
BNP Paribas Asset Management study shows positive impact of dialogue and voting on female board membership
These geographical differences should be viewed within the context of the economic, socio-cultural and regulatory environment.
03/06/2022
Big Bang Theory
“If you put the federal government in charge of the Sahara Desert, in five years there’d be a shortage of sand.” - Milton Friedman.
03/04/2022
Investors are overreacting to banks’ Russia exposure
Russian and Russia-related credit exposures at European banks are extremely low
03/04/2022
Schroders statement on Ukraine
In these difficult times, our thoughts remain with Ukraine and its people.
03/04/2022
Progress has been made, but scams still a clear threat
This should change however, with the application of financial promotion rules to cryptoassets, which is expected soon.
03/04/2022
Volatility, uncertainty and the Ukraine conflict
This heightened volatility regime persisted throughout February
03/04/2022
10 measures to expose sanctioned Russian oligarchs’ hidden assets
The Tax Justice Network has in response published a briefing detailing 10 transparency measures
03/04/2022
International Women’s Day: financial services needs to do more to break ‘boys club’ misperception
"It’s no secret that the financial services industry needs to recruit more women and from more diverse backgrounds."
03/04/2022
Potential Janus Henderson property fund sale puts others on notice
“Recent press reports suggest that the Janus Henderson UK Property PAIF is considering being wound up."
03/04/2022
FCA proposals turn networks into 'well-paid HR consultants'
Harrington said the proposals as written would have “significant and detrimental impacts” on network firms.
03/03/2022
Wealth tax is a good idea, but not a magic bullet
It would raise serious cash, but on its own won’t save our public services, says Prof Arun Advani
03/03/2022
Recollections on financial stability - Bank of England
Speech given by Sir Jon Cunliffe, Deputy Governor Financial Stability, Member of the Financial Policy Committee, Member of the Monetary Policy Committee and Member of the Prudential Regulation Committee
03/03/2022
How is private wealth approaching impact?
The growing appetite for sustainable investments is also reflected in the data.
03/03/2022
How a network of enablers have helped Russia’s oligarchs hide their wealth abroad
Elites close to Vladimir Putin have funneled billions through tax havens to evade scrutiny and oversight. Lawyers, proxies and bankers across the world made it possible.
03/03/2022
The business case for implementing UX improvements
It’s time for banks and other financial institutions to recognise that UX is not a luxury, it’s essential for commercial success in the modern world.
03/02/2022
Why the sequence of your returns matter – and how to guard against the risk it presents
It is during times like this that is particularly important to think about the sequence of your returns and the risk this can present, especially if you are taking an income from your investments.