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Current cryptocurrencies unlikely to last: Bank of England governor

The BoE, like the European Central Bank, is looking at the feasibility of issuing its own digital currency.

Bitcoin's days are numbered as technology develops, warns Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey

Bailey said: 'Are crypto-currencies here to stay? Digital innovation in payments – yes.

Salutary Growth by Alain Krief, Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management

For high yield bonds, economic recovery and growth generally go together with tightening credit spreads and more downward pressure on the lowest-rated categories.

Everybody and their dog bought stocks

Besides that, if betting against ‘everybody and their dog’ was so rewarding, ‘everybody and their dog’ would already be doing it.

UK regional fintech hubs release research and innovation report

The proposed actions have been supported by contributions from experts across industry, regulators, research experts and academic organisations across the UK.

Will post-pandemic global uncertainty create opportunities for Private Equity? – The ‘roadrunner’ moment

The story so far in the UK has perhaps made the case for trade.

Existing digital currencies unlikely to last says BofE governor Bailey

This is where central bank digital currencies have an advantage. Bailey says it is right to explore these, adding "those issues are up for grabs".

Europe’s bank bosses under pressure

“This crisis has thrown up huge strategic opportunities and challenges for banks — CEOs must not get distracted.”

Mega-rich recoup COVID-losses in record-time yet billions will live in poverty for at least a decade

Rising inequality means it could take at least 14 times longer for the number of people living in poverty to return to pre-pandemic levels than it took for the fortunes of the top 1,000, mostly White male, billionaires to bounce back.

Federated Hermes credit head: ‘this could be the year of the rising stars’

‘There is now tailwind for bonds that are either returning to investment-grade or achieving this status for the first time. This tendency also existed in 2016 after the US energy crisis.’

Small-scale RE logistics have 150bp excess return over large scale: EdR

Logistics assets are benefiting from the structural intensification of trade in goods, he added.

2020/2021 Options Group Global Buyside Report

Our theme for this year’s report is “Navigating Compensation Challenges and the Future of Work During Covid-19.”

Isabel Rodríguez, partner King & Wood Mallesons (Spain): ‘Sector expertise will become more crucial than ever’

Seasoned management teams learned several important lessons during the 2008 global financial crisis and have developed the skills, knowledge and experience to deal with the current extraordinary situation.

Europe remains the 'sick man' of the global economy

The ECB does appear slightly disconnected from reality as while vaccines are being deployed

The Great Grift by Tim Price

The point of the speech is not to refer to the world, but to refer to the system of symbols that historically legitimated the American political order.

Guernsey Finance Chief Executive upbeat about prospects for 2021 and beyond

Mr Pleasant said that, in the absence of business travel, since taking up his post he had conducted an audit of the agency’s strategy and activity both in Guernsey and overseas.

Inflation doubles to 0.6%, and continues the trajectory of a caffeinated flea

It means inflation remains incredibly low, but has been ricocheting around below 1% for nine months.

Philanthropy: Fun, Fulfilling And Fundamental

Supporting causes you care about could really brighten up your 2021.

The Ease of Doing Business Under 'Lockdown' Conditions

Businesses have never seen more clearly a return on the investment made in digital technologies and communication platforms.

FCA data shows online world awash with dubious investment propositions

Even a quick glance at the data shows that financial scams and high-risk investments are becoming a bigger issue with each year that passes, and that the FCA considers the issue to be a priority.

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