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Global IPO market enjoys exceptional year in 2021

In fact, the performance of the global IPO market was so strong that it broke records in terms of both volume and proceeds well into the fourth quarter of the year.

UK insolvencies expected to rise in 2022

Businesses will continue to battle surging costs, supply chain woes and withdrawal of government support, say advisers

Killik & Co – 4 things we’re thinking about for 2022

The freezes are thus a way for the government to increase tax revenue through measures short of introducing additional taxes and could be argued to fall into ‘stealth tax’ territory.

Fintech is killing off the UK high street bank

Bank branches closing left and right, report finds

Significant shifts in consumer behaviour create unique opportunities

Analysis of comprehensive payment data and recent consumer research across the Nordic markets not only shows how the pandemic has affected consumer behaviour both online and offline, but it also provides insights into which of those trends are likely to c

Gibraltar moves to become world’s first cryptocurrency hub

Territory’s financial sector risks reputational damage and diplomatic sanctions if complex regulations of crypto hub fail

Global financial markets brace for a bumpy ride in 2022

Soaring inflation, rising interest rates and further supply chain disruption will fuel volatility, economists say

Amsterdam Is Having a Financial Renaissance

That fascination ebbed as empires fell and the era of global investment banking began, pitting Wall Street against London.

The $64,000 $65,000 $57,000 Question: Bitcoin’s Place in Multi-Asset Portfolios

Could Crypto be a useful diversifier in a multi-asset portfolio? And what might be an optimal allocation if so?

UK house price growth set to slow in 2022, property experts say

National growth is forecast to drop from 10% to 3-5% as higher borrowing costs dampen demand

Billionaire Del Vecchio says Italian companies too focused on dividends – press

Del Vecchio, 86, is the founder of eyewear giant Luxiottica, now EssilorLuxiottica, and the top investor in Italian merchant bank Mediobanca.

Audit profession unattractive to new recruits, says PwC boss

Kevin Ellis warns criticism from politicians and regulators is harming reputation of sector

About 72% of CEOs worried about losing their jobs in 2022

Supply chain, labour market and digitalisation topped executives’ list of concerns, survey shows

Prydis Wealth reaches GBP1bn in assets

The core Prydis Wealth team comprises seven advisers and an operations, compliance and support team of 16, half of which have been employed in the last two years.

What these 15 private bank CIOs expect from 2022

We asked investment chiefs of the biggest private banks in Europe about their biggest convictions and contrarian calls when it comes to their allocation calls for next year.

Global Bond Winners for 2021 All Came From Emerging Markets

A deeper look into 2021 performance shows the top performers have mostly fallen in price, but coupon returns were high enough to offset these losses.

UniCredit chairman says banking M&A needs European focus -La Stampa

With operations spanning across 13 markets, UniCredit is Italy's only bank that regulators deem to be of global systemic relevance.

World economy set to exceed $100 trillion for the first time next year: Economic wrap

The head of Norway’s wealth fund said that financial markets are set to experience weak returns in the next decade and that inflation is the main hurdle ahead.

Norges Bank CEO turns to staff for fresh perspectives

He also turned to NBIM staff throughout the organization to bring fresh ideas to the CEO office.

Two decades after Euro, billions in old cash is being hoarded

Euro cash was first introduced on Jan 1, 2002 - three years after the common currency's conception.

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