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Banks poised for a big Covid bounceback

Dividend payments have also been restored after banks were barred from returning cash to shareholders by the Prudential Regulation Authority

Expats snapping up one in five €1m-plus homes, says Knight Frank

The company said it anticipates the number increasing this year as international travel gradually begins to return.

QE wheels still spinning at the BoE

The most probable outcome is that businesses will have to take the brunt of the price hit, so investors should have a focus on those quality businesses with pricing power.

This too shall pass by Tim Price

This is a psychological game and it’s all about power and control.

Ruffer trust managers expect reflation trade to continue

They added: “Perhaps 'bad news is good news' again on the basis it keeps the punchbowl of central bank liquidity at the party for longer.”

Martin Gilbert talks acquisitions, wealth and ETFs

Gilbert stepped down as Chairman of Aberdeen Standard Investments, the asset management business of SLA, on 30 September 2020.

Delta variant pushes BlackRock to delay US office return as UK on track with hybrid working

Delta variant causes month-long delay to comeback plans

Why you should expect further wealth manager consolidation

The top 25 UK wealth management firms make up around 85% of total UK wealth management assets.

It’s not time to reduce equities but look for inflation sensitivity

We expect inflation to start to fade in the second half of the year, allowing central bankers to keep their foot on the accelerator with loose monetary policy.

Conversations in wealth management with TwentyFour’s Nick Knight-Evans

Maitland has shown flexibility and the willingness to adapt as our needs changed and we grew.

Towards the New Normal, Chapter Three: Restore

In times of exceptional change, coming back to what it was cannot happen, traditional models cannot keep up effectively with post-pandemic life.

Why regulators should treat stablecoins like banks

Cryptocurrencies are not yet a threat to the financial system, but the dangers are growing

Starter salaries rising amid candidate shortages

Candidate numbers fell at the second-fastest rate in the survey's history.

What are the risks in high yield real estate debt? by Schroders

The high returns of high yield real estate debt are attracting more and more investors. For investors less familiar with the asset class, we explain the key risks and how to manage them.

Is smart money on gender investing?

The Asia Foundation, which works across 18 countries in the region, believes the more women that participate in an economy, the more successful that economy.

SJP fears social care reforms could be 'disaster'

Mudd said he was optimistic there will be something published by the end of the year, following several years of delays.

The operational landscape through the lens of the COO

The pandemic also reinforced the importance of an effective COO function.

Diary of a Fund Manager - The Lights are on

The world she described may be one of rural stability, but the signs of change were clear.

European securitization trends 2021: leasing, non-performing loans and ESG opportunities surge

Over a year on, such assets can be scrutinised much more accurately, providing originators and investors with a clearer view of credit quality.

UK bosses warned staff may quit unless offered flexibility

Many studies have since pointed out that both employers and staff are increasingly in favour of continued flexibility, after the lockdown measures retracted.

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