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Consumer Duty to Customer Centricity Continued

Firms must go further to consider customers holistically.

Single family offices in Switzerland worth $900 billion, study shows

It showed that operators of SFOs were grappling with the prospect of possible regulation for the sector, and eager to establish rules that could oversee and protect it.

Europe’s upturn is here but structural issues remain

Growth is rising, unemployment has fallen to a record low, and normalising inflation means that the European Central Bank (ECB) is ready to start cutting interest rates.

Global high-net-worth population and wealth back to record levels despite global instability

This upward trend offsets last year’s decline and puts HNWI trends back on a growth trajectory.

Report reveals confusion over triple lock

The triple lock means any rise in the state pension will either match the rate of inflation, average earnings or 2.5%.

Gaming for good

In collaboration with Jude Ower MBE and Mathias Gredal Nørvig, Rothschild & Co co-hosted a Sustainability Sphere with industry experts focused on how gaming can drive positive outcomes.

Nucleus finds majority of UK adults sceptical about state pension future

As political parties vie to secure votes, discussions around the benefit have heated up.

How private equity managers in France can future-proof their funds

As the private equity landscape continues to evolve, managers must take proactive steps to future-proof their funds.

ING Belgium introduces transaction round up feature

These rounded off amounts are then automatically transferred to your or your child’s savings account.

Deutsche Bank successfully completes issuance of Additional Tier 1 capital instruments

The denominations of the securities are € 200,000. Deutsche Bank AG acted as sole bookrunner for the offering.

Uncertainty meets stability: UK trends with Jo Kitcat

Current industry challenges include fund raising and exit issues, and in the listed space, liquidity and size issues.

European and Canadian central banks expected to cut interest rates this week

New lower rates of 3.75% and 4.75% respectively are likely to be introduced this week after drops in inflation

How alternative strategies enhance portfolio stability

This trend continues despite higher rates, with investments in strategies that are diversifying, uncorrelated to other market factors, and which benefit from market volatility.

Switzerland’s Too-Big-to-Fail Plan Is Flawed, Ex-BOE Deputy Says

The Swiss system is currently undergoing significant reform after last year’s near-collapse of Credit Suisse and its subsequent takeover by UBS.

UK house prices return to growth after wobble, lender Nationwide says

Compared with May last year, prices were 1.3% higher, a bigger increase than the median forecast in the Reuters poll for a 0.8% gain.

Business confidence rises in May

Survey data suggests the monthly increase is largely attributed to businesses’ improved assessment of their own trading prospects and the broader economy.

A Comprehensive Analysis of Private Equity Industry Report

The industry's resilience during economic downturns

Wealth managers expect bond market to shrug off election outcomes

The newly-issued bonds would be priced to reflect the higher level of risk, and so drag down the price of the existing bonds.

Ocado and St James's Place set for FTSE 100 demotion

Final index review findings are released on June 5, using data from a day earlier.

56% of younger investors hesitate to consult experts to manage wealth in the UK

To manage their assets and wealth, 56% of millennial investors are reluctant to consult a professional.

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