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Switzerland paves the way in sustainable finance

The financial sector has taken heed of the fact that climate risks, among others, are a crucial part of any fundamental analysis.

We are all Ozymandias (revisited) by Tim Price

Many believe that Shelley was inspired by this seven ton portion of that original statue.

Norway leads the way for female opportunity

The Female Opportunity Index 2021’ to investigate workplace achievements and the factors driving female independence, against the backdrop of Covid-19 and the negative impact it has borne on females and their advancement in the workplace.

The Asset Management Industry Emerged Strong from the COVID-19 Pandemic, Crossing the $100 Trillion Threshold

Strong Net Flows—Especially from Retail Investors—and Market Growth Led to $103 Trillion in Assets Under Management by the End of 2020, Although Profits Remained Flat, Says New Report by Boston Consulting Group

19% of investors read AoV reports as 75% say their fund manager delivers good value

More work needs to go into Assessment of Value frameworks and reports but if we listen to the end customer

Merger and acquisition activity in professional practices firms

The current climate has encouraged firms to accelerate their M&A strategy.

PIMFA welcomes reduction in proposed FCA fees

It is still unclear what the FCA hopes to achieve through their undefined market study, and the largest firms with superior controls will still be penalised.

UK bracing for an increase in AML legislation as a result of Brexit

The UK recently decided to opt out of transposing the EU’s 6th Anti-Money Laundering Directive (6MLD) due to many of its requirements being already covered by existing UK law.

Digital Wealth: Life after paper

In many cases, digital wealth services are being used to paper over the cracks in processes that need to be redesigned to achieve scalable solutions and profitable growth.

Could bank exits actually help cut mortgage rates?

Operating costs are estimated at 1.05 points of the average Irish mortgage rate, compared to 0.65 points across the EU

Becoming a leading digitally enabled Wealth Manager

Given the above scenario, in a digital setting, companies will turn the legal must-do into a commercial weapon and boost your digital collaboration; clients will benefit from a qualitative, instant and hyper-personalised advice for a long-term relationshi

The Wealth Mosaic launches WealthTech Views Report

Collating the views from seven solution providers and thought leaders from across the globe

Schroders Quarterly markets review - Q2 2021

A look back at markets in Q2, when stocks made further gains and the US Federal Reserve hinted at future policy tightening.

Rescued by innovation: Joseph Stiglitz on the post-pandemic economy

The Covid crisis has highlighted the importance of innovation, argues Nobel prize winning economist Joseph Stiglitz.

As private equity funds pump hiring, salaries fall behind banks

While private equity funds have ramped up hiring, the head of one recruitment firm - speaking off the record - says PE recruitment hasn't increased as much as recruitment of junior bankers.

Institutions plan to increase crypto exposure

The number of institutional investors and corporates holding bitcoin and other cryptoassets is growing and their confidence in the asset class is also increasing.

Schroders chief urges reform of UK rules to thwart private equity raid

Peter Harrison says ‘we have to improve the index’ for investors as he strikes ‘natural capital’ deal

Overseas investors find UK regional property a safe bet

Groups in the money after realising other areas offer better value than London

LIBOR – 6 months to go

This month marks 4 years since Andrew Bailey told financial markets they needed to prepare for a world without LIBOR after 2021 – 4 years since we embarked on this marathon transition together.

Digitising Wealth Management in the Post-Pandemic Future

Cloud based solutions and cybersecurity will dominate the infrastructure evolution

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