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New forms of digital money

The Financial Policy Committee has set out its expectations for stablecoins.

Still A Long Way From Normal

Maybe we are in a new normal – we just don’t want to accept it?

Credit Agricole: Euro-Zone Inflation Jump Increases Potential For Further Euro Recovery

Investment banks are still wary over forecasting more than a limited EUR/USD recovery given that expectations of a Fed tapering announcement will cushion US yields.

Diary of a Fund Manager - Lost in Transition

After the lockdown recession of last year, reversed in a matter of months by money printing, support packages and vaccines, there is a distinct sense that things are now in transition.

Even a pandemic can't stop the growth of global financial wealth

In the year of the financial crisis, global financial wealth declined by 8%, and the economic impacts of the pandemic looked to be every bit as punishing, if not worse.

Platform frustration for advisers and DFMS with UHNW clients

They continue that advised customers are potentially missing out on higher investment returns because of the limitations of some platforms.

Small Swiss Private Banks Suffering Most: KPMG

The number of private banks operating in Switzerland as of mid-year was five fewer than a year earlier at 96, a study by consultancy KPMG showed Tuesday.

London's City finance hub mulls post-COVID future

Britain fully exited lockdown last month, buoyed by speedy vaccination, but many workers appear in no hurry to return to the office amid fears over the Delta COVID variant.

Irish tech companies lure record €392m venture capital funding

ICVA says Ireland should look to increase supply of funding from domestic non-traditional VC investors

Increased relevance of the ECA

The summer months are ideal for some reflective thinking on the way forward for trans-European institutions like the European Court of Auditors (ECA) too.

Investing drills for Paris by Nikko AM

One common theme I observed when competitors were interviewed is the duration of the effort undertaken prior to the event, with training commencing for those with their sights on Paris 2024.

Smart beta ETFs gaining traction with European private banks

Specific sector or country exposure considered most important consideration when evaluating ETFs

Inflation and interest rates: setting realistic expectations for cash by Coutts

Coutts CIO Alan Higgins assesses the current inflation story and explains why the ‘phenomenon’ of low interest rates is a myth

Alistair Elliott on the growing power of private capital

But the rise of the ultra-high-net-worth individual (UHNWI) – particularly in Asia – means that private money now plays a bigger part in real estate investment than ever before.

Brits Reveal What Financial Freedom Really Looks Like

One in four adults worry they aren’t saving enough every month to reach their financial targets

On the next big thing - the power of economic narratives

It almost felt as if it had infected my thinking below the surface – but more of that later.

How will new CEO Charlie Nunn affect the Lloyds share price?

In Nunn’s statement on 16 August, the first day in his new role, he referenced the bank’s social responsibility plan, Helping Britain Prosper.

Trustbusters by Tim Price

The open issues are, when and at what cost to society ?”

As Artificial Intelligence becomes more mainstream, ESG considerations are a key part of ensuring responsible adoption

Broad applicability of AI across society must be handled carefully and professional accountants have a key role to play

What can we expect from blockchain? Lionel Messi-style central banks?

The current exploratory phase is crucial for the future of finance and its digitalisation, as blockchain is one of the most promising options

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