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Norway rates update: Rate cuts are off the table

Inflation is too high and trending up. The central bank can no longer afford to support the economy with further rate cuts. Looking ahead, a rate hike is just as likely as a rate cut.

Global financial services CEOs upbeat on revenue, profitability and productivity growth in 2026, as ROI in AI exceeds expectations

Despite ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainty, nine in 10 CEO respondents expect revenue, profitability and productivity growth in 2026.

From legacy to liquidity: valuations and Intergenerational contracts for family offices

Family offices sit on the front lines of this challenge. Seeking both growth and continuity

International collaboration crucial in guiding and advising ultra-high-net-worth families

Her expertise ranges from tax-optimised business succession, through inheritance and gift law to succession planning for wealthy individuals.

The world today – remarks by Andrew Bailey

Given at the AlUla Conference for Emerging Market Economies 2026

Definitive investment doctrine needed for ‘hard power’ portfolios

There have been a number of doctrines in foreign relations, some influencing portfolio allocation, but a new system of investing is developing to match the changing world order

HSBC plans to implement performance-based bonus cuts – report

According to sources, underperforming employees in areas such as investment banking and wealth management will be impacted.

Why wealthy families are migrating – and why Dubai has become the leading destination

The 2026 wealth migration: What every successful family should know

Five things that could derail the ECB

Early-year momentum should improve, with support from German fiscal easing and accelerating NGEU disbursements throughout 2026.

UK savers advised to move fast for best savings deals

In spite of the recent cut to interest rate, many easy-access account or fixed-rate bond rates have held up longer than expected.

Sovereign bonds revisited

Correlations between bonds and equities are no longer reliably negative.

Permira chair moves to Switzerland as wealthy executives rethink residency strategies

Following the latest high-profile move, Spear's maps the ultra-wealthy who have left the UK since 2024 - and their chosen destinations

Schroders joins UK business delegation to China

While in China, Richard took part in a panel discussion at the UK-China Business Council

Talking ’bout next generation − speech by Sarah Breeden

Given at City & Financial Payments Regulation and Innovation Summit 2026

From quill to quantum: Why letters still matter in the age of AI

The potential for strong company earnings is generating ongoing opportunities in the technology sector – a central industry for modern communication.

Ortec Finance Continues Strong Client Satisfaction Scores in 2025 Survey

The survey outcomes underline the importance clients place on collaboration, reliability, and continuous innovation—areas in which Ortec Finance remains strongly committed.

Realpolitik, turbulence and opportunity

Geopolitical risks are high. US action in Venezuela and tensions over Greenland signal a return of sphere of influence.

Van Lanschot Kempen secures fiduciary management mandate for Holcim Group pension plans

The mandate underscores the firm’s reputation as a trusted partner, providing bespoke and innovative investment solutions to pension schemes in the UK.

Loan-originating funds drive private debt growth in Europe

Loan-originating funds remain concentrated in a few financial centres, with Luxembourg accounting for 57% of commitments in 2024, the report found

Gender pay gap narrows on UK financial services boards

The gender pay gap on UK financial services boards narrowed by 11 percentage points from 40% to 29% between 2020 and 2024 (the latest available five-year period).

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