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265% rise in UK wealth and asset management M&A deals in a year

Total value of transactions in the industry increased to £6.1bn in H1 2021

Lifetime ISA withdrawal charges more than triple during lockdown

The temporary reduction of withdrawal charges to 20% meant account holders would only have to pay back the 25% government bonus they received, meaning effectively there is no exit fee.

Which emerging markets will be the winners and losers from energy transition? by Schroders

The impact of energy transition could be seismic for emerging markets, as many are significant producers or consumers of natural resources.

Only five London bankers fired in wake of conduct rules — ‘Those are very, very low numbers’

Executives' personal responsibility for failures was thrust into the spotlight with new rules, but few are carrying the can

OPEC+’s dust-up underlines supply management challenges

Demand for oil is therefore accelerating and the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries together with allies including Russia, collectively known as OPEC+, are trying to agree how to balance supply to maintain prices.

Is this the beginning of the end for bank branches?

The death knell for physical branches has been tolled before. But the global pandemic has fast-tracked the closure of banks’ brick-and-mortar operations.

How HMRC is stepping up its furlough fraud investigations

There are at least two reasons driving this approach.

UK equity funds see £6.2bn inflows in Q2

ESG funds in the UK stood out in the year-to-date, accounting for half of all inflows to UK funds.

M&A in focus

While lots of cash on hand might be enabling more of these deals, working through the process is complex.

Polar CEO bonus soars 82% as firm celebrates key strategic wins

Polar chief executive Gavin Rochussen’s total take-home pay climbed 41% last year from £745,000 to £1.05m.

Strong Sovereign performance provides liquidity and stability to Governments through the pandemic

Many sovereign funds had learned the importance of building large liquidity reserves, following the global financial crisis, and were successful in supporting local economies and large companies in need of stabilisation finance.

4 reasons direct lending is growing in Europe

In the medium term, Covid-19 has presented to banks a greater level of risk and uncertainty than they are willing to take.

London remains one of the top global prime real estate markets

Monaco is forecast to see an average real estate value of £1.m in 2021, with Hong Kong (£1.3m) and London (£1m) also sitting considerably higher than the average.

SURVEY: Automation, digitisation and AI are ripe areas for investment

The poll explored institutional investors’ sentiment and allocations regarding the most pressing economic trends that are expected to shape the global economy over the next three decades.

City & Financial Global Women in Finance Summit speech – John Glen MP

Speech by John Glen MP, Economic Secretary to the Treasury, to the City & Financial Global Women in Finance Summit

Long hours and burnout

Why financial institutions must address mental health to manage risk and build resilience.

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

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