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Economic Perspectives by Ruth Lea CBE

Indeed activity has firmed in recent months and, given the upturn in real earnings growth, growth should continue.

Downfall by St. James’s Place

Lehman’s demise also offered a reminder that politics still mattered on markets.

Looking for an expat mortgage? Check these points first

The range of lenders offering products for the expat more market is small.

Tel Aviv-Centered Messaging Wins Favor of European Tech Investors, Says Israeli Venture Capitalist

Philippe Guez, founder of cross-border mergers and acquisitions firm Guez Partners, says the European perception of Israeli technology has changed, and that Israel is now on the radar of large European companies

Asset owners are shifting towards responsible investing: KBIGI

A majority now view a commitment to responsible investing as something they need to action diligently and as an immediate priority.

Hargreaves finds investor confidence at lowest level

The company said investors in Asia and the US were more confident than those in the UK, despite the ongoing trade disputes between the US and China.

World Retail Banking Report 2018: Banks must respond to soaring customer expectations as non-traditional competition looms

The report also surveyed banking executives about the main causes of industry disruption.

OppenheimerFunds Launches New HNW Research in Advance of Largest Wealth Transfer in U.K. History

In anticipation of the largest wealth transfer in U.K. history – an estimated 66% increase to £115 billion by 2027

Jersey's offering for UK real estate stands up as opportunistic investors circle

Refreshingly, much has been taken on board and the issues of tax exempt investors and offshore funds were addressed directly.

Why discourage non-dom wealth when it’s never been needed more?

Jeremy Arnold from Withers LLP tells Spear's that political rhetoric, point scoring, and an avalanche of legislative changes have started to take a toll on non-dom taxpayers

UniCredit focussed on organic development, says CEO

“Europe will succeed if we have bigger banks which will be more efficient,” he added.

Offshore M&A deal value through June nearly matches 2017 total

Last year saw new highs for offshore IPOs and that momentum has continued into 2018, with 180 companies announcing their intention to go public in the first half of the year.

Bitcoin will lose 50% of its market share to Ethereum in five years

“Ethereum is already light years ahead of Bitcoin in everything but price – and this gap will become increasingly apparent as more and more investors jump into crypto. ”

ESG becomes a priority

Businesses are also recognising they need to take further steps in this area.

Happy anniversary by Tim Price

Politicians across the board and across the world seem dangerously unaware of the severity of this crisis, and of the risks they pose by indulging in partisan bickering when political leadership (sic) is so desperately needed and simultaneously so horribl

Handouts not answer to robot threat, says leading philanthropist

The US, Finland and Canada are among countries where small tests of a universal basic income have been trialled, and the idea has been favoured by Australian Greens leader Richard Di Natale.

The CEO of a $736 billion asset manager that sidestepped the most toxic casualty of the financial crisis warns of the big risk in markets right now

Companies with weaker credit ratings are taking on more risk with covenant-lite loans and their investors could face a greater downside during the next downturn, according to Moody's.

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