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Can investors trust the media?

On average, around 46% of forecasts were accurate.

Sandaire Real Estate: ‘Beds and Sheds’

We are increasingly being asked by Investors whether we are seeing a flood of distressed properties on the market.

How many consultations does it take to reform the UK tax system?

Last week we reported that Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has asked the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) to conduct a far-reaching review of capital gains tax. Since then, other calls for change have been landing thick and fast.

Nearly half of employees admit to making mistakes that have had cybersecurity repercussions

Cybersecurity training needs to reflect the fact that different demographics use technology and respond to threats in different ways and that a one-size-fits-all approach to training won’t work.

Strange new world: What next for banks? by Simon Wilson, Icon Solutions

The global transaction business is likely to come under added pressure as trade corridors become much more local and additional disruption from US-China relations starts to bite.

Russia blazed a trail for Chinese oligarchs to nab London property

Most of the capital’s prime property is now bought by wealthy Chinese

How London became Russians’ laundromat, no questions asked

The report by parliament’s intelligence and security committee (ISC) in effect charts what journalists, transparency campaigners and film-makers have been reporting for years

Business travel returns into Guernsey with ‘business tunnels’

There are a number of requirements that travellers must meet before making a business day trip to Guernsey.

Upswing with swing by Julius Baer

All in all, this should be sufficient to avoid further lockdowns that could jeopardise the ongoing recovery.

Gold: Eventual move to new record highs to test the $2000 mark – Credit Suisse

“Support at $1790 now ideally holds to keep the immediate risk higher. Only back below $1671 though would set a near-term top.”

Stefan Antoni talks to Stonehage Fleming

Award-winning architect, Stefan Antoni joined Stonehage Fleming for the latest webinar in our My Journey series.

Ever Get The Feeling You’ve Been Cheated? by Tim Price

On the back of Dante-esque scenes in northern Italy, “saving” the NHS mysteriously becomes more of a priority for the government than having the NHS save the vulnerable.

Climbing Mountains Safely, Speech given by Sarah Breeden

Building on remarks given at the PRA Annual Conference for Chairs of the Non-Systemic UK Banks and Building Societies on 6 July 2020

Press comment: Sheer scale of borrowing shows no sign of abating

There are going to be big decisions in Whitehall about how we emerge and if tax cuts or hikes are the most appropriate way forward.

USD15 trillion to be passed to Millennials, Gen X and Y in the next decade

This equates to more than USD15 trillion – which is higher than China’s annual GDP. Regionally, 41 per cent of this wealth will be transferred from the Americas, 32 per cent from EMEA and 27.5 per cent from Asia-Pacific.

EU Leaders Finally Strike A Recovery And Resilience Deal

In detail, the plan will provide for the disbursement of EUR 750 bn over three years

73% of advisers say remote working hitting new client search

A Twitter Poll for Financial Planning Today this week suggests that one in four planners have seen clients in the past few months. You can vote in the poll here: Financial Planning Today Twitter Poll

Coronavirus will accelerate adoption of digital banking

As with other industries, banks have had to ensure business continuity and seamless business operations while dealing with staff working remotely and reduced staffing levels as employees fall ill or face travel restrictions.

Trio of Lloyds' top bankers emerge as potential successors to outgoing boss Antonio Horta-Osorio

Its next boss will spearhead efforts to support the British economy in the aftermath of the coronavirus crisis.

Research: AI in Customer Experience

AI-enabled customer interactions more than double since 2018

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