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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.

BOV Studies Plus+ fund to increase to €8,250,000 with European funds

The rapid take-up of the initial fund prompted us to apply for an extension and bring more funds to Malta.

Saxo Bank 2021 Outrageous Predictions: The Future is Now

With a shared ledger structure, any content alterations would immediately be visible to everyone, and every news item is always traceable to its original source, suppressing misinformation that other sources can’t verify.

Investment Outlook December 2020 - Smith & Williamson

For the economy, the vaccine announcement should increase the probability that consensus 2021 expectations of +5.2% global real GDP growth are met1.

Post-Brexit funds landscape is clearer

This was a key announcement and supports current structures and the business operations of fund managers operating from London.

Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank announce new round of job cuts

This was announced by Karl von Rohr, deputy chairman of the management board of Deutsche Bank. Deutsche Bank still has about 500 branches nationwide and Postbank about 800.

UK savers 94% worse off as their money is ’put on pause’ through cash savings

Transferring some savings into investment products like a stocks and shares ISA can make your money work harder, but we know that taking those first steps on the investment journey can be a daunting experience.

Money never sleeps by Pictet

Covid is still wreaking havoc on the US economy, as illustrated by high-frequency indicators such as airline travel, car fuel demand and electricity production all down materially on last year.

The winners and losers of the ‘two-speed’ recovery (and the funds to consider)

Craig points out that times of social, economic and geopolitical upheaval inevitably present great opportunities for niche players in all industries.

OECD Pensions Outlook 2020

It considers how to ensure that policy makers balance the trade-off between the short-term and long-term consequences of policy responses to COVID-19

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