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Drop in UK inflation raises doubts over rate hike

The decline, which confounded most economists' predictions for an unchanged rate, has made investors less confident that the central bank will raise interest rates on May 10.

Two Investment Opportunities and one Staggering Case of Institutional ‘Casino’ Behaviour by Gary Dugan

Oil equities should rise as investor confidence grows that oil prices will stay high

Stop talking retirement ..... it's not how I think! By Penny Lovell

We were interested in understanding whether the very young (and not just the milennials) had become more or less aware of the options to save, especially considering there are so many more options open to us digitally.

Quilter Cheviot asks how investors can help reduce plastic pollution

In the UK alone, we use over 13 billion plastic bottles every year, with only half being recycled.

Murano's Allocator Insights - Nick Wood, Quilter Cheviot

We are a very experienced team with an average experience of over 14 years in the industry.

Jersey Deal Value Jumps in 2017

Over the course of 2017, Jersey recorded a total of 129 deals, representing USD19.4bn in value.

The ultra-rich want to make money through good causes — but there aren't enough options, UBS says

Along with financial returns, the super wealthy also want their investments to drive positive changes in the world, said Simon Smiles, chief investment officer for ultra-high net worth at UBS Wealth Management.

Guernsey Deal Valalue Increases In 2017

The latest edition of Offshore-i, an Appleby report that provides data and insight on merger and acquisition activity in the major offshore financial centres, focuses on transactions announced over the course of 2017.

Women in drawdown have 37% lower retirement income than men – leaving them £47,000 worse off

The study also warns of a potential new gender gap in drawdown, with a range of factors including lack of advice, placing more women at risk of outliving their savings.

Germany's problem with China goes well beyond trade issues

Greece was one of the early flashpoints for Germany's concern about the growing competition from China.

The Grand National or Investing?

So first your horse has to finish – a feat in itself – and then they have to finish in the top 10 per cent of the original line up to reward you.

'I wouldn’t recommend my son become a fund manager'

He said many other professions will be affected.

Ex-UBS exec: why I quit to become an entrepreneur at GMG

GMG, a financial services provider, launched a new model for wealth management, targeting independent asset managers and private bankers willing to leave their companies.

UK cities offer poor life quality for expats compared to mainland EU

The survey, which is focused on identifying the world’s most liveable cities for expats is based on a broad array of regional and international indicators, covering more than 417 locations across the globe.

Iceland’s Richest 5% Own About Half The Country’s Wealth

According to the Ministry’s own data, the top 5% of the richest families in Iceland brought in 22.2% of the total income earned in the country

How white labelling could revolutionise ETFs

Increasingly a part of wealth managers’ portfolios, more ETFs are being issued than ever before, as firms try to cater for a rising number of clients who want access to low cost investing.

Moody's warns FCA rule changes will be credit negative for the £8 trillion asset management industry

He added this would reduce profit margins and accelerate the shift towards passive investment management, which would in turn be credit negative for active firms.

UK dominates EU ranking of millionaire bankers

Britain hosts three-quarters of bloc’s highest-earning finance workers

Expat retirement planning – probably the most valuable advice you can give

Advising expat clients on pensions can be complex – David Denton – Head of International Technical Sales at Old Mutual Wealth highlights some areas where advisers can make a real difference.

Crisis-hit Deutsche Bank to push out British CEO

News weekly Der Spiegel and business newspaper Handelsblatt said the bank would tap Christian Sewing, 47, currently a deputy CEO and head of private banking, to take over in May from Cryan, who has been at the helm since 2015.

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