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Brits not willing to seek financial advice during pandemic

The survey found that men were more inclined to leverage adviser support throughout the pandemic compared to their female counterparts.

Testing Times by Gary Dugan

This human tragedy has so far not affected the general performance of emerging markets.

Europe's 50 largest banks by assets, 2021

France's Crédit Agricole Group and Spain's Banco Santander SA remained in third and fourth place, respectively, with assets of €2.241 trillion and €1.508 trillion. British bank Barclays PLC rose one notch to place fifth, with &

Agenda: Ireland’s big two banks are Europe's small fry

The two lenders look set to be broken up — KBC’s fate still hangs in the balance — with much of their loans and deposits carved up between AIB and Bank of Ireland.

UK and European banks plan to slash business trips after pandemic

Potential blow to travel and hospitality industries as finance sector seeks to make more use of new ways of working

British Business Bank spent millions on management consultants

Compared to previous years, the bank saw the amount of finance it provided to SMEs surge (through several emergency funds), delivering more than £30 billion to over 600,000 businesses.

Is Globalisation as we know it nearing its end?

New and advanced manufacturing techniques are now resulting in the onshoring of production rather than outsourcing to low cost of labour countries as previously seen, dampening trade between countries.

Investment trade body seeks abolition of taxes on UK funds

Call to reform asset management rules to ensure City remains competitive post-Brexit

Banking at the Dawn of a New Decade by Nikos Karelos, Profile Software

Digital Transformation - From trend to necessity.

How a Maltese ‘golden passports’ firm lays on VIP service to colourful list of clients

The special VIP guest wasn’t an EU chief or head of state.

Schroders Climate Progress Dashboard: Long run temperature implications continue to slow as oil and gas investments fall and carbon prices rise

The current pace of global warming dropped to 3.6°C above pre-industrial levels as of 30 March 2021, the lowest reading since Schroders Climate Progress Dashboard was unveiled.

Bank of England reviews operational footprint in light of Covid and waning demand for cash

The Bank has had operations in Leeds dating back to 1827 including a cash centre which is due to close in 2023 when the lease on the building expires.

Moving abroad: mistakes to avoid by Lombard Odier

Once you decide to relocate, your wealth should be structured to take account of the prevailing rules and laws in both your current and future jurisdictions.

Will KBC and Ulster Bank’s exits allow remaining Irish lenders to rebuild?

Three surviving banks could benefit by mopping up loans of exiting lenders

Cyber-attacks and Data loss top concerns facing Directors & Officers, according to Willis Towers Watson and Clyde & Co

The impact of the Global pandemic is front of mind for Directors and drives movement in the Top 5 D&O risks in the Willis Towers Watson / Clyde & Co, D&O survey

Covid-19 shifts adviser recruitment from London to the regions

Regional recruitment is up and remote hiring could be here to stay according to recruitment consultancy BWD

Advisers ready for bounce back after Covid

The Covid-19 pandemic has seen many clients delay decisions they would normally have undertaken, according to a poll from Octopus Investments.

FCA chairman says regulator needs to change

He said: “The review into London Capital & Finance highlighted the risks from firms which exploit the 'halo effect' of FCA authorisation.

Spain says high salaries for bankers ‘unacceptable’

CaixaBank is the largest domestic lender in Spain, and the government owns about 16% because it was Bankia’s largest shareholder.

Inflation reaches turning point, but BoE and investors shouldn't be concerned

Food and non-alcoholic beverages continue to drag inflation down.

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