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North lagging behind the UK in terms of high-growth enterprises

In terms of private equity backed companies the north to lag behind and with 20 companies, has the second lowest figure out of all UK regions, eclipsing just the north east.

A third of UK Wealth Managers opting for “correction protection”

As a result, a third of wealth managers (32%), who collectively manage in excess of £100bn, said they are holding cash across clients’ portfolios to protect against a correction.

When size sucks by Tom Price

Social problems have the unfortunate tendency to grow at a geometric ratio with the growth of an organism of which they are a part, while the ability of man to grow with them, if it can be extended at all, grows only at an arithmetic ratio.

Interest Rate Rise Set To Spark Platform Cash Questions

The lang cat reports that total AUA on platforms is now £493.7bn, with £377.9bn of that being retail advised assets.

Luxembourg: Hub of European fund industry

This is because investor regulation in the EU embeds financial advantage in investing through European fund structures so European investors are steered to allocate to European funds.

Royal Romance: Some taxing reasons Prince Harry may have popped the question

This option is not available to unmarried couples, as movement of assets between couples is a disposal for capital gains purposes and would negate the benefits of this exercise.

“I joined Goldman Sachs as a VP. This is what they really look for”

We spoke to one very recent Goldman joiner who arrived as a VP from a European investment bank.

Europe banks slash UK-related assets by €350bn

Banks’ liabilities also decreased over the same period, dropping from €1.67tn to €1.34tn, the European Banking Authority (EBA) said.

Banker warns City about relocating over Brexit

A FUND manager has warned the City not to be too hasty in relocating to the continent ahead of Britain leaving the European Union.

Study shows Britons’ knowledge of the Bank of England is sparse

World's Biggest Wealth Fund Turns Attention to Fashion Houses

Between 10 and 15 companies with a total market value of more than 2 trillion kroner ($244 billion) have joined and will participate in the network’s first event in Geneva on Nov. 27

Meet The Private Equity Fund That Likes To Hire ‘Seasoned’ Bankers

If You’re An Investment Banker Looking To Make A Late Move Into Private Equity

ECB views on the regulation of cyber security

The ECB acts as an overseer or supervisor for such entities, so ensuring they are at a high level of cyber resilience is critical for us.

Deutsche Bank strategist tells investors to avoid bitcoin

Sweden’s central bank is one organization which is investigating the potential for digital currencies.

UK Budget: Stamp duty cuts can't hide economic challenges - Schroders

Alix Stewart, Fund Manager, Fixed Income, Schroders: “So far the gilt market seems unfazed by the Budget and Sterling has held up pretty well."

What Trustees Need to do to Prepare for HMRC's New Pensions Online Digital Service

HMRC is now asking all "scheme administrators" to log in to its current online service to check that current "scheme administrator" details are up to date.

Five Things You Should Know About The Budget - Coutts

The limit on ISAs remains unchanged at £20,000 a year but using your annual allowance should still form an important part of your investment strategy – whether online or through your private banker.

Guernsey and Jersey's Chief Ministers in Brussels for talks about reputation as offshore finance centres

Ahead of the talks, Deputy Gavin St Pier said 'Guernsey's reputation for transparency and coopertion is second to none

Hedge Funds Face New Threat From Traditional Asset Managers

Bargain-hunting investors are starting to choose multi-asset strategies over hedge funds.

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