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View from Punter Southall Wealth: 2021 Outlook

All of us at Punter Southall Wealth send our best wishes to you and your families, and hope that you have not been badly affected by recent events.

How we feel about the rich depends on how they got so wealthy

Research reveals that dissatisfacton over inequality varies between countries according to whether affluence is derived from capital or income

Asset Servicing Innovation: Survey Key Findings

Explore the key findings of our market study, 'Asset Servicing Innovation: Are We in the Perfect Storm?'

European savers all dressed up with nowhere to go? Not exactly - Raisin

Despite bleak outlook for interest rates, savings-rich Europe still has deposit options – at least for retail consumers

Asset and wealth management revolution: The power to shape the future

With control of more than US$110 tn, the asset and wealth management (AWM) industry has the unparalleled influence to shape a better future for investors, shareholders, the economy and wider society.

Qatari investments in UK reach £40bn

It is noteworthy that the total number of British companies and representative offices operating in Qatar amounts to about 1,134 companies and representation offices.

Financial Policy Summary and Record - BOE

Our Financial Policy Committee (FPC) meets to identify risks to financial stability and agree policy actions aimed at safeguarding the resilience of the UK financial system.

Inflows double at Nucleus as latest acquisition completes

Nucleus said outflows had reduced "significantly" over the year, down by a fifth on the same period in 2019.

36% Britons finances hit by pandemic

The pandemic has also hit retirement plans with 13% of those survey saying that they have reduced the amount they are saving into a pension.

Government’s Ten Point Plan ‘doesn’t go far enough to reach 2050 net zero target’, say Cambridge experts

But the data analysts say: “The UK will need to go further and faster to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.”

Guernsey and Brexit - What You Need to Know

With this in mind, we have drafted a quick guide on what you need to know and the practical implications for Guernsey.

Commodities “poised for a bull run” after years of underinvestment – RWC Partners

“As a diversified fund we can effectively allocate anywhere, but we now have the highest exposure since launch to commodities.”

Four ways investors can rethink income opportunities as 2021 arrives

This is a trend that she believes needs to continue into next year too as the global economy recovers and positive news emerges around potential vaccines.

UK fund managers optimistic for 2021

The UK and the US were also highlighted by 19% and 14% of managers, respectively.

How responsible investing could create a better world

Achieving your financial goals doesn’t need to be at the expense of the planet. Responsible investing is becoming a crucial part of shaping a sustainable future

Do I need a power of attorney?

Tilney has a team of estate planning specialists who help clients get their affairs in order.

Share incentivisation - could alignment of capital gains tax rates with income tax rates in the UK trigger a review?

The OTS report does not mention any particular business sector, but in practice, senior management in PE backed businesses are often incentivised using such arrangements.

UBS CEO: Innovation is not 2020’s trend, it's here to stay

Hamers continues that the more digital society becomes, the more important digital services become and therefore the more interesting services become - and this isn’t only relevant to financial services.

Outlook 2021: Global and thematic equities - Schroders

Global equities can continue to perform well in 2021, but tech may have to share the limelight with some unloved areas. Meanwhile, a number of mega-trends will continue to gather pace.

Real estate fund managers need to prepare for sustainable finance disclosure

It is expected that the European Commission will confirm the RTS during 2021, with the RTS themselves coming into effect in early 2022.

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