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The World’s Wealthiest Cities in 2024

Hot on its heels in 2nd place is Northern California’s Bay Area, encompassing the city of San Francisco and Silicon Valley.

House prices up 1.1% YoY but market remains unpredictable

The differing views reported in the various house price indices show just how unpredictable the property market remains.

How has Consumer Duty impacted wealth management so far?

This means consumers should expect helpful and accessible customer support, timely and clear information and access to products that are relevant and provide fair value.

Promoting sustainable practices in the art world

Many artists have long been ringing the alarms of climate change, environmental sustainability and protection.

How advice can rebuild its sense of community

Starting and running a business of any size can be challenging, irrespective of the stage of your career or whether you are starting out or heading towards retirement.

Julius Baer CEO eyes gains from Credit Suisse's fall -media

Julius Baer is Switzerland's largest private bank.

London Prime Property Index Q1 2024 shows fall in prices – but is a rebound due?

A sluggish start to the year translated into a 3.9% drop in prime London prices – but a comeback could be long overdue.

Advise Wise unveils improved research PDF

This simple feature allows users to access and save the document for further analysis or sharing with clients.

Redefining Quality of Life: London Financier's Fresh Start in Guernsey 

After two decades working in London's financial district, what do you particularly like about your new life in Guernsey? 

SJP: We need to talk more about money to improve mental health

But opening up about money can improve people’s mental health, whether they’re sharing their own financial worries or talking to others about theirs.

Private Banking Industry Assessment and Outlook 2018-2033

The growth witnessed in the historic period can be attributed to several pivotal factors.

Turning point? Scenario planning should cash be dethroned

Cash is still king for many investors today

Eurozone emerges from technical recession; disinflation on track

Eurozone GDP growth came in at 0.3% qoq in 2024Q1, stronger than our and consensus expectations for a more modest 0.1% rise.

Integrating ESG in practice for charities

Many charities view ESG investment as a combination of risk management and values-based investing because a lot of charities conflate ESG investing with ethical investing. But the two are not the same thing.

Gros-Pietro: digitalisation a priority for the future of banking

It will be essential for the banks of the future to provide customers with comprehensive, safe and easy-to-use digital products.

Housing market hurdles: climbing rates and stamp duty speculation as transactions tumble

This month-on-month increase can be attributed largely to the dip in mortgage rates at the start of the year.

Nic Cicutti: Labour may regret selling its soul to financial services

There’s no doubt Labour is putting in a massive effort to win over institutions.

Return of tech optimism helps offset macro worries

Revenues and earnings at both companies topped expectations in the first quarter, with executives citing strong demand for cloud-computing and AI-related services.

The interest rate challenges facing the Bank of England

Consumer prices in the UK were, in fact, in the first quarter of this year 21.2% higher than three years earlier in the first quarter of 2021.

Neil Woodford is offering advice, should we listen?

Neil Woodford, who was investigated by the FCA after losing billions, is telling us to be optimistic about the economy.

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