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‘Quality and quantity’ on show as Guernsey funds top £300 billion

The statistics also show that schemes designated Guernsey Green Fund status have a NAV of £4.4 billion which is, again, the highest level to date.

Evolving towards equality: Women are taking their rightful place in the workplace

2022 has seen global tensions rise, bringing increased volatility and uncertainty. And yet, today more than ever, working together is key to building a strong, inclusive and sustainable future.

Consolidation in banking: the challenges of an acquisition

The main cause of this consolidation is well known: constantly rising operating costs due to tightening regulations, pressure on margins from low interest rates, and the need for expenditure in technology to keep services on the cutting edge, improve inte

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.

Harsh Reality Dawns

The inflation we see today has been increasingly driven by supply issues and not demand.

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.

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.

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.

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