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Positioning for a new rate cycle

But inflation is moving close enough to target for both the US and Europe to justify rate cuts this year, probably starting in June.

ABN AMRO: Key views Global Monthly March 2024

Global trade and industry are beginning to recover, but a sharp rebound is unlikely while rates remain restrictive.

EU banks under fire, accused of financing 'ecosystem destruction'

Currently, the EU comes second only to the US for funding these sectors.

"10–15% of clients ask for sustainable investments"

Performance is the result of asset allocation and product choice.

Why diversification matters amid buoyant markets

There is no debate that markets have been doing well, and we still see a supportive environment for equities this year.

Ocado JV fuels 11% sales jump and global ambitions

The UK joint venture represents about 10% of group valuation, yet it showcases Ocado’s cutting-edge technology’s global potential.

EU banks under attack over funds to ecosystem wreckers

The study, named "EU bankrolling ecosystem destruction", uses data from Profundo, an independent research organisation.

The time to lock-in high interest rates is now

The SNB is clearly not worried about any detrimental effects from a slightly weaker Swiss franc as it precedes others in loosening monetary policy.

"Excellence means never settling for where you are.” – Victoria Pendleton CBE

Triple Olympic gold medallist cyclist turned champion jockey Victoria Pendleton CBE explains how she found the courage and resilience to realise her greatest sporting achievement – after she’d hung up her wheels.

Financial product promotion a barrier to taking advice

The report found women generally feel less confident when it comes to making investment decisions and require support from advisers

German economy’s recovery is stalling

The economists expect the inflation rate to trend down in the coming months

Innovate or stagnate: Creating value from technology in asset management

Asset management leaders from across KPMG firms spoke with specialist service providers State Street and Snowflake

Tackling labour and skills shortages in the EU

In addition, the Commission has identified 42 occupations which have shortages.

There is a great willingness to take part in change

Karl im Brahm, CEO at Objectway, explains in an interview what opportunities, challenges and risks of digitalization exist in banking.`

What’s got into gold?

In the first two weeks of March gold prices surged through a series of records, gaining 5.5% and hitting a high of USD 2,195 per ounce.

Study reveals wealth managers and institutional investors believe digital assets have an important role to play in diversification

Around 10% questioned said digital assets should only be included in diversified investment portfolios for specific investment strategies.

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