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CBDC and stablecoins: Early coexistence on an uncertain road

Cryptocurrency has been touted for its potential to usher in a new era of financial inclusion and simplified financial services infrastructure globally.

Recovery During a Pandemic

Global recovery continues, but the momentum has weakened and uncertainty has increased

Fiduciary Duty in the 21st Century: ESG, B Corps and a legal revolution

The sustainable- and impact-minded revolution, which incorporates concepts like ESG but also things like B Corporations, has gathered huge momentum in recent years.

Can Demand Keep Pace With Record High Yield Supply?

Given the prospect of central bank tapering and ultimately interest rate rises are looming ever larger, it is no surprise dealmakers are trying to take advantage of attractive financing terms while they still exist.

Deloitte to force 20,000 staff to use preferred DFM panel

Employees of the Big Four audit giant will have to select DFMs and advice firms on the panel, including SJP, for their personal investments.

Is ‘crypto’ a financial stability risk? - speech by Jon Cunliffe

Jon Cunliffe looks at the impact of ‘crypto’ on the stability of the UK’s financial system.

Former PFS chief warns financial fraud in families is overlooked

Specifically, the taskforce has asked the industry to “unite” under a common definition of intergenerational financial abuse in order to prevent it and, in cases where it can’t be prevented from the outset, reduce the harm it can cause.

Remote or hybrid working expectations for firms

These expectations will evolve as more is understood about how firms intend to operate.

Value of Guernsey-domiciled funds hits all-time high

“It also demonstrates the quality of investment managers in Guernsey delivering value to investors.

Inching Towards Normal - But Not Without Risk

We believe central banks will be worried that the pick-up in energy prices will undermine consumer spending resurgence and remain slow to tighten monetary policy. But China continues to concern us.

Remote/Controlled = The new trust equation

To chart these shifts, our second flagship Future of Work report draws on responses from leaders at more than 375 international employers to identify emerging trends and dynamics of the workplace driving employee activism.

ESG strategies to ‘reboot’ European private markets, says PwC

PwC said that this “explosion” in sustainable investment will see Europe alone making up between 31% and 36% of global private markets ESG assets.

Traders Shy Wallflowers at the Crypto Party

Compliance departments and senior management are feeling far less enthusiastic, even though they might have the feeling they need to do something in order not to fall too far behind.

Aegon's I&D push results in more senior women in its UK business

The firm said this had exceeded its target, which was established when the firm committed to HM Treasury’s Women in Finance Charter.

UK Open Banking is at a crossroads

As Open Banking faces its biggest shakeup in years, what’s next after the OBIE, asks Nick Caley, VP of UK and Ireland at ForgeRock.

UK funds split over disclosing how much ‘skin in the game’ they have

The campaign has split some of the leading firms in UK fund management over whether these disclosures aid good governance and help retail investors to make better fund choices.

Review of the week: Bonds go bananas by Rathbones

Bondholders sell government debt aggressively as inflation concerns mount, but are investors overpaying for inflation protection?

UK banks plan to grow partnerships with fintech firms in wake of pandemic

Three quarters of (77%) senior leaders within UK financial institutions also said technology, automation and digital investment is a top strategic priority for the year ahead.

GCC nations, UK in talks to bolster ties with free trade deal

Trade between the UK and the Gulf nations topped £30 billion ($41 billion) in 2020, according to the British government.

Leveraging a strong UXD process to gain your client’s trust

This is the reason why UXD (User Experience Design) is so important for a successful CX.

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