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Vontobel corporate bonds head on holding Italy despite coronavirus outbreak

According to Bettaieb-Loriot, influenza statistics show that the number of cases peak between the end of February and March and start to decline in April.

Market update - Some Observations by Gary Dugan

The Greatest Risk is Denial

Coronavirus: An Investment Update by Coutts

As the virus spreads further beyond China, economic uncertainty is increasing but similar to previous health crises we think financial markets will overcome them in the long term.

An employer's guide to navigating the COVID-19 by Withers

The MOM and the authorities have thus far taken robust and swift enforcement action against errant employees who have violated their LOA as well as their employers.

Investing In A Less Stable World by Coutts

The world is no longer dominated by one or two great powers – other countries and power-blocs are making their influence felt

CEO changes usher in a new era of European banking

European banks have struggled since the global financial crisis of 2008 and the subsequent sovereign debt crisis in the euro zone.

2020 Banking and Capital Markets M&A Outlook

Partnering to navigate the future

Coronavirus Leaves The Wine Industry Dizzy

The slowing of the market means that global brands are stumbling. T

HMRC Publishes Awaited GMP Equalisation Guidance But Question Remain

There are potentially significant tax risks in proceeding with GMP conversion in the meantime.

OMW platform cautious of next few weeks after migrating first 100 advisers

In the build-up to the migration, Penney said OMW had kept him up to date through emails, letters and meetings with the people who were running the project.

Italy's UniCredit says Mustier to stay on as CEO

UniCredit recently launched a new plan through 2023 and its “whole management team, including Jean Pierre Mustier, is fully focused on its successful execution.

UK state pension worst in the developed world

Germany is around the middle of the pack, paying 50.5 per cent of average earnings, just above the USA which offers 49.1 per cent.

Parasite breaks records at the Oscars - what are Sanlam's favourite films??! by Penny Lovell

In fact the Oscars has prompted a lot of talk this week at Sanlam on favourite films - so just in case anybody would like some great film ideas, I have asked my colleagues for some inspiration.

Will Your Pension Leave You Out Of Pocket?

Transferring from one defined contribution scheme to another is often quite a straightforward affair.

Who’s In, Who’s Out at Europe’s Biggest Banks

CEO turnover is picking up at European banks.

The economic toll of the coronavirus – from iPhones to solar panels to tourism

While much of the world’s attention is rightly focused on the human toll of COVID-19 – including the 1,873 deaths reported as of 18 February – the economic toll of the outbreak also has potentially disastrous implications.

How female board-level representation affects corporate dealmaking: An SS&C Intralinks study

The SS&C Intralinks study analyzed more than 16,700 M&A deals announced between 1999 and 2018.

Prolific IFA acquirer expects to double AuM by year end

Firm looking to buy UK businesses with owners that need support – not an exit strategy

Poor quality disclosures hinder sustainable finance efforts

Leaving major financial risks unaccounted for in investor and corporate strategies

UK economy showing signs of green shoots as PMI stats show positives returning - Quilter

Perhaps the UK economy has just turned a corner as we progress through what is a pivotal year.

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