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Jersey may broker its own deal with the EU: Brexit

No 10 described a deal as only "still possible" - with a strong attack on the EU's failure to give ground.

'No one is here': is Covid draining the life from the City of London?

Coronavirus is challenging the way in which we live and work in our cities. Over the coming days we will examine the impact of the pandemic on urban areas: can they survive Covid?

French Banks' Loan Impairment Charges to Remain High in 2H20

Operating profitability significantly dropped for all of the banks in 1H20 as lockdown measures resulted in lower product sales and loan production, affecting retail and commercial banking revenue.

Be careful what you wish for!

If you are currently engaged in divorce proceedings, contemplating proceedings or advising clients in this area, the information and practical guidance below will be of relevance to you.

Signs of life in UK savings arena as fixed rates rise

Moneyfacts UK Savings Trends Treasury Report data, not yet published, reveals that all average fixed savings rates rose across the board for the first time since December 2018.

Excessive due diligence 'threatens adviser-client relationship'

Standard Life also demanded copies of recommendation letters and key documents - such as proposed investment details or fee structures - sent by Mr Mantini.

Companies are restructuring, but are they resilient?

Structural change is underway, but more may be needed

Chief Investment Officer Update: Second Waves

Western Governments were caught off-guard at the beginning of the first wave as the virus spread to northern Italy and then quickly to the rest of the world.

What will the office of the future look like post covid-19?

In the post covid-19 world, offices will look a little different and their configuration, function and lease structures are likely to change. Patrick Thomas of Canaccord Genuity writes.

Wealth solutions for today and tomorrow must focus on operational agility

I share my perspective on some of the key aspects you should consider to grow and optimize your business.

FCA: Speech by Marc Teasdale on drivers of culture and role of purpose and governance

Truly safe cultures support that diversity with an approach to inclusion that enables employees to bring their whole selves to work, and that creates a safe environment for people to present differing views, challenge accepted norms, and even call out whe

Evolution of a new model for financial regulation in the UK

Speech by Christopher Woolard, FCA interim chief executive, at the 10th annual International Financial Services Forum

Survey on Wealth Management in the New World

Are we emerging, albeit extremely tentatively, from global lockdown, or are many of the leading economies on the cusp of new lockdowns?

CIOs Wielding More Influence in the Boardroom as IT Spending Surges by $15 BILLION a Week

“To see it scale at basically $15 billion dollars a week, an annualized 20%, was massive”

Societe Generale gears up for Lyxor asset management sale - sources

The business could be valued at about $1 billion, one of the sources said, adding that interested parties have recently been contacted as the sale is about to kick off.

5 Reasons Why UK Expats Prefer Portugal

It is also known that the total number of UK expats are almost twice the resident population mentioned earlier.

Companies House powers boosted to tackle £137bn dirty money deficit

Transparency International UK research has found at least 929 UK shell companies used in 89 corruption and money laundering cases, amounting to around £137bn globally in potential economic damage.

Negative interest rates like 'shooting your own toes off'

Mr Iggo said: “Sending messages about future policy reactions is enough while keeping actual operational changes in reserve.”

JPMorgan’s Top Europe Bankers See Rising M&A as Crisis Wanes

“In many cases, it’s with the goal of investing in the future rather than just defensive moves.”

What the High Court ruling means for COVID-19 business interruption pay-outs

Around 370,000 policyholders now have greater clarity on whether their insurance contracts should cover pandemic-related losses

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