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Advisers warned divorcing clients could spend years 'in limbo'

Private disputes involving children settled in court are not expected to recover from backlogs until 2023.

Why it’s time for the active fund management industry to adapt, or die

Seth Merrin the chairman of Neuravest Research, a provider of AI-driven model portfolio solutions for institutional investors, looks at the future of fund management

Bankers earning $1m have been leaving London

In fact, the EBA records that the consolidation of the industry and cost cutting initiatives that were going on 2019 were themselves significant contributors – in a number of cases, people were pushed into the reporting bracket as a result of genero

The "right to disconnect"– what is it, why is it important and how can you support your employees with their right to disconnect?

This has led to an increased focus from some governments and employers on how to implement successful "right to disconnect" policies.

Jobs market recovery 'music to the ears' of the Treasury and BoE

Threadneedle Street will also be encouraged by the continued recovery as the Bank of England is increasingly looking to rein back its stimulus programme given the backdrop of rising inflation.

Just how transitory is the transitory period for Inflation?

Inflation has been influencing a number of markets as investors asked just how transitory is the transitory period for Inflation? ZEDRA's Global Head of Fiduciary Investment Services Toby Sturgeon explores in his Q2 2021 Market Update.

Fund managers cut European growth expectations on Covid concerns

Just over half (56%) of respondents expect the macro cycle to peak this year, up from 40% last month.

34 bankers in Ireland earned over €1m in 2019

The highest earner was a manager at an unnamed institution who received €16.2m in payments, made up of over €9m in fixed pay and more than €7.2m in variable remuneration, although €6.4m of that was deferred.

The EBA observes that the number of high earners in EU banks remained overall stable in 2019

Institutions’ preparation for the UK withdrawal from the EU has affected the distribution of high earners across the EU with a number of high earners relocating from the UK to the EU.The European Banking Authority has published its Report on high ea

DWF Financial Crime Report

With increasing regulatory convergence and significant advances in UK sanctions legislation over the past 12 months

What tricks will stick as asset managers head back to the office?

This helped to accelerate digital adoption and focus minds on ‘burning platforms’ that needed addressing most.

Nordic banks would outperform EU peers in stress test worst-case scenario

In contrast, the non-Nordic EU banks tested are estimated to make losses of €2.97 billion, €203.51 million and €239.03 million in 2021, 2022 and 2023, respectively, on average.

'Inflation will prove worth of businesses we're investing in'

He added inflation might actually benefit the trust, as it is “investing in businesses that have pricing power.

Spencer sets out to back next big thing

Going for growth: The City grandee has swapped trading for investing to inspire a new generation

Europe’s current real estate market

Malta Sotheby’s International Realty director and joint owner gives overview

UK recruitment soars amid warnings of staff shortages

Levels of hiring buck traditional summer dip as vacancies rise by up to 53%

More Clients Ask IFAs About Crypto

Clients are increasingly talking about cryptocurrencies with IFAs, but most advisers are not recommending they take the plunge

70% of UK professionals feel isolation rules should stay in place

A resounding 82% also said that, despite the continued number of COVID–19 cases and the chaos of the ‘pingdemic’ in recent weeks, they do feel comfortable in the workplace at present.

Much to Ponder on, particularly in China

The reforms potentially leave Chinese equity markets in no man’s land.

Diary of a Fund Manager - Half Time

August is a chance to decide on the priorities for the rest of the year and the year after which is why September and October can be volatile.

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