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Private equity could be set for rocket recovery

Karsten Langer of Riverside Europe Partners in Luxembourg, says private equity-backed firms will likely emerge stronger and faster than others from the pandemic.

The CLIC Chronicles: Now you can subscribe to a new sofa – the rise of furniture rental

A growing number of new companies now offer furniture for rent instead of purchase, joining established retail giants, which are shifting their focus to a more sustainable way to live.

Rising Inflation - What Could It Mean For Your Investments? by Coutts

The prospect of rising inflation ruffled feathers in February, but your investments with Coutts are well positioned to cope.

Which equity sectors can combat higher inflation? by Schroders

Some investors are worried that inflation is set to rise. We look at which equity sectors could prove to be the most resilient.

Brightening UK outlook sends bonds sinking most in two decades

Prospects for Britain’s government debt have diverged from European counterparts

Amundi warns bitcoin in for ‘brutal’ price correction as regulation hits

Amundi has no plans to offer clients crypto options in the near future

Getting life back on track by St. James’s Place

UK adults are taking life milestones more seriously than ever following 12 months of restrictions.

Are you meeting the needs of vulnerable clients?

Recent studies have shown that vulnerability can be exacerbated by the processes of firms if it isn’t taken into account.

Tom Selby: Time to rewrite our pensions policy shambles

There is also a lifetime allowance.

The UK shares the pros are backing to play post-pandemic recovery

Fund managers are positioning to profit from the ‘reflation trade’. We name the shares they are backing.

New Research Reveals Top Investment Migration Program Options for HNWIs Seeking Health Security

The chaos and disruption experienced worldwide over the past year has seen access to health security become a chief concern.

Evolutions in fund administration - Ocorian

Vice President – Fiduciary Services, Todd Hazlewood speaks to HFM Connect about how the fund administration space has been evolving in recent times.

Deloitte hands staff ‘thank you’ bonus of up to £2,000 as it rolls back cost-saving measures

Deloitte is suspending some money saving measures introduced because of the pandemic

What are non-bankable assets?

The exact definition of non-bankable assets can vary from source to source.

Bank of Ireland ‘may look’ at Davy, says chief executive

Francesca McDonagh argues that restrictions on variable pay are ‘anti-competitive’

Wealth managers still in crypto 'education mode', Fidelity says

Bitcoin powered to an all-time high of nearly $62,000 this month, the latest in a meteoric rise fuelled by bigger U.S. investors.

Why Luxembourg for Asian Investment Managers?

Luxembourg’s fund vehicles offer several viable alternatives for the types of structure traditionally used by Asian investment managers.

FCA warns that younger investors are taking on big financial risks

The research found that for many investors, emotions and feelings such as enjoying the thrill of investing, and social factors like the status that comes from a sense of ownership in the companies they invest in, were key reasons behind their decisions to

WEEKWATCH by St. James's Place

Forecasters are predicting that higher inflation will return once the economy begins to reopen, raising the prospect of higher interest rates.

Despite the sell off, bonds still have a lot to commend them by CJ Cowan, Quilter Investors

Recent weeks have seen bond yields jump back up to levels not seen since prior to the Covid pandemic

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