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Do the Brexit trade talks matter for investors?

The negotiations are rightly attracting lots of attention, but investors in UK companies should put the outcome into perspective.

Negative rates in UK? How to protect yourself if Bank takes interest rates below zero

The main risk for savers is that, if rates do go negative, the return on cash – already paltry – could also turn negative. At the very least, negative rates would mean they are unlikely to rise anytime soon.

Almost half of UHNW families do not have a structured process for identifying risk, says Stonehage Fleming survey

Almost a quarter of respondents identified failure to engage the next generation as a key risk.

Resilience in a time of uncertainty by Nick Strange

This will help firms to implement strategic solutions which address common challenges.

Top tips for effective remote meetings

The anticipated shift is not limited to the balance of roles, but will also impact how salespeople across various roles interact with advisors.

Eurozone meltdown: €1trillion gap exposed as Brexiteers highlight why EU needs UK deal

"The difficult bit, which involves member states assuming legal liability for each other’s debt, has not yet been completed.

Swiss bank advice to investors .. “buy gold now!”

its history, but it has witnessed declines in recent times with profit-taking and liquidation in the market to cover positions in the stock markets that witness sharp fluctuations.

Coronavirus triggers borrowing spree by private equity managers

Demand surges for bespoke loans to ensure leveraged strategies survive health crisis

Hedge fund administration – past, present and future

The decision to outsource drove immense economies of scale through central platform administrators providing gold-standard financial technology, experienced back-office and accounting teams and complex valuation modeling.

ONS figures reveal precarious state of financial wellbeing in young adults

The ONS study proves that children have a decent grasp on the power and purpose money so it is only right we tap into that and teach them the skills they need to have a positive relationship with money.

It could be an unsettled autumn for investors

Markets face a number of uncertainties in the coming months of COVID-19 restrictions

How is COVID-19 impacting family offices?

Due diligence can often be overlooked, but is proving key now, and there is increased sophistication in family offices in this space.

Strategic solutions for UK real estate fund managers post-Brexit

After the Brexit transition period expires on 31 December 2020 (which is assumed from UK government statements), UK managers

EBRD revises down economic forecasts amid continuing coronavirus uncertainty

The previous forecasts published in May had projected a 2020 decline of 3.5 per cent and a stronger recovery of 4.8 per cent in 2021.

Pandemic hits EBRD regions harder than advanced Europe – survey

The economic effects of the Covid-19 crisis have been significantly more acute in EBRD countries than in advanced Europe, the study shows.

Financial institutions are set for a once in a generation change

For insurers and asset and wealth managers, the challenges are equally daunting.

Aegon warns record debts and tumbling rates to fuel boom and bust cycle

The global pandemic has already caused global debt levels to hit record levels, sparking a synchronised response from central banks, which are using every tool at their disposal to avoid sovereign defaults.

DeVere reports surge in demand for money apps amid environmental and Brexit fears

The deVere Vault Prepaid Mastercard®️ can be used online, in-store and at any ATM location across the globe where Mastercard is accepted.

Andy Haldane: the funnyman central banker who's not great at maths

Bank chief economist attracted attention with a quirky speech this week, but not for the first time

Avoiding economic anxiety speech by Andy Haldane

Some degree of caution is desirable - in how we socialise, shop and work - to prevent the spread of this awful disease.

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