06/22/2020
Lenders grant 1.9m mortgage payment holidays
As borrowers reach the end of their payment holiday, UK Finance said lenders are focussed on helping customers consider their next steps by contacting them with a range of options.
Comment, Analysis & Research
06/22/2020
Covid-19 Versus the Policymakers
Looking at the numbers and the growing warnings from the scientific community, we may know quite soon whether or not the easing of lockdowns was too early.
06/22/2020
Britain still top dog in Europe for financial services investment
London alone recorded 67 FDI projects last year, more than any one European country as a whole.
06/22/2020
Q&A - could Cyprus become the next investment hotspot post-pandemic?
Due to the country's size, Cyprus relies heavily on business and tourism.
06/22/2020
Aviva says executive pay should be first casualty of Covid cuts
Fund manager also warns that sectors hard-hit sectors should not shy away from making redundancies
06/22/2020
Raiffeisen expects to generate CHF 500m extra per year
Raiffeisen plans to reorganise the digital system through which it communicates with customers.
06/21/2020
Are You Rich? A New Study Defines What It Means To Be Wealthy
If you are in a couple with children, you would need to earn €7,827 each month ($8,851) in order to be considered ‘rich’.
06/21/2020
Inflation: The next threat?
The crisis has shown again that, under fiat monetary systems, the state can create as much as money as it wants.
06/19/2020
World's ultra-wealthy go for gold amid stimulus bonanza
While gold prices have already risen 14% since the start of the year to $1,730 an ounce, many private bankers bet that gold - a hedge for both inflation and deflation - has further to run.
06/19/2020
WealthTech Views Report: Using technology to engage with clients
Collating the views from 14 solution providers and thought leaders from across the globe
06/19/2020
Equity release advice ‘too transactional’, says Sandringham CEO
As UK regulator finds firms don’t always have evidence offering is ‘suitable’ for clients
06/19/2020
Despite External Industry Threats, Few Wealth Managers Plan to Change Their Business Models, Accenture-Orbium Report Finds
Profitable opportunities exist for wealth managers who can develop unique, personalized services and products and explore untapped opportunities in alternate asset classes outside of stocks and bonds
06/18/2020
Financial Advice in Spain
Spain has 8,116 municipalities – towns and cities – but 250,000 expats live in just 60.
06/18/2020
Deutsche Bank wealth boss says recession may fuel consolidation
De Sanctis heads Deutsche's international private banking business, which has revenues of around 3 billion euros (£2.6 billion), or 13% of the group's total.
06/18/2020
London City Airport to reopen after three-month closure
When the terminal reopens, access will be limited to only passengers holding a valid ticket on the day of travel.
06/18/2020
Specialist bridge financing fund set for another strong quarter
The Fund is however designed to generate returns irrespective of market conditions and looks to exploit short to medium-term bridging opportunities, secured against UK Real Estate – offering investors access to an asset class hitherto reserved for i
06/17/2020
Wealth management must join the Digital Revolution
Having made their millions in tech, many of today’s high net worth individuals are asking themselves an elementary question; why are private wealth advisors stuck in ‘analogue’ mode?
06/17/2020
ALFI defines ambition for the next five years
To be future-ready, investors need pensions and savings products with built-in sustainability features, a recognised brand name, a reputable product and a wealth of online possibilities.
06/17/2020
Covid-19: FCA speech on the financial system and recovery
The PSR has published a revised version of its Powers and Procedures Guidance (PPG) for regulated firms.
06/17/2020
The disconnect between the real economy and financial markets, Fadi Barakat, REYL
The economy and markets are interrelated but do not move in lockstep.