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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.

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.

Investors are overreacting to banks’ Russia exposure

Russian and Russia-related credit exposures at European banks are extremely low

Schroders statement on Ukraine

In these difficult times, our thoughts remain with Ukraine and its people.

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.

Volatility, uncertainty and the Ukraine conflict

This heightened volatility regime persisted throughout February

10 measures to expose sanctioned Russian oligarchs’ hidden assets

The Tax Justice Network has in response published a briefing detailing 10 transparency measures

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."

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."

FCA proposals turn networks into 'well-paid HR consultants'

Harrington said the proposals as written would have “significant and detrimental impacts” on network firms.

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

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

How is private wealth approaching impact?

The growing appetite for sustainable investments is also reflected in the data.

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.

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.

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.

Economic and Strategy Viewpoint - March 2022

Economic outcome of the tragic events in Ukraine likely to include higher inflation and weaker growth, taking the global economy in an even more stagflationary direction.

Russia-Ukraine conflict: challenges and implications for investors

Norman Villamin, Chief Investment Officer (CIO) Wealth Management, and Patrice Gautry, UBP Chief Economist, hosted a special webinar to discuss the investment implications of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

A look back at 2021 – trading activity on the rise despite ongoing health crisis

2021 could be characterised as a turning point that saw the start of a rising trend in yields, as well as the return of a strong and sudden inflation partly due to a rise in energy and commodity prices. In parallel, 2021 saw volatility and uncertainty inf

Escalation Breeds Defensiveness

NATO countries have ratcheted up sanctions, and the Russian central bank will fear a run on the rouble with few levers to pull to stop the rout.

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