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UK Budget must borrow to spend but not increase taxes

Proposals to abolish relief for entrepreneurs, on pensions and increase inheritance tax would send the wrong signals

Private jets off the menu for new Metro Bank boss

The chairman picked to replace Metro Bank founder Vernon Hill will not enjoy the same perks as the American multi-millionaire

2 of 7 Severity of sell-off is “alarming” for investors as FTSE enters correction territory – Willis Owen’s Lowcock

The severity of the sell-off is rightly alarming for investors

Where to invest after Woodford

Anyone investing for a reasonable length of time will suffer as consumer prices will increase, negating any returns.

Spread of Coronavirus reveals vulnerabilities and excessive risk in the global economy

We have long been part of the largest monetary policy experiment in history.

No break for Italian economy

Italy has become the country with the third-highest number of Covid-19 cases in the world after China and South Korea.

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.

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