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European report calls for greater regulation of Big Four auditors

The ranking, made up of the world’s largest companies in terms of capitalisation, had global combined sales which totalled some €120 billion last year alone.

Brits unmoved by new digital challengers

One of Mastercard’s biggest partners in mobile banking is app-based startup Monzo.

Listed investment funds raise record £5bn in London

Nine investment vehicles listed in the UK during the first half of this year

Bridging the divide by Henry Brennan, Charles Stanley

Family wealth in the UK has risen from £9.9 trillion before the financial crisis to over £11 trillion, according to a recent report from the Resolution Foundation.

FCA speech on free trade and open markets Speech by Andrew Bailey, Chief Executive of the FCA

The FCA has published a speech by Andrew Bailey, Chief Executive of the FCA, entitled "Why free trade and open markets in financial services matter". In his speech Mr Bailey discusses what the FCA is doing on Brexit and the impact of Brexit on f

Why the UK must not fail the next generation of entrepreneurs - Barclays

LifeSkills created by Barclays teaches 11-24 year olds vital skills needed in the world of business, while the bank runs events for younger children through its regional Eagle Labs to help map out ambitions from a young age.

Professional pride key to repairing banking’s image - RESEARCH

Our findings tell us two very important things about where banking stands now and where it might go from here

HNWs and Londoners confident new-look Government will make them RICHER

NWs and Londoners are confident that the new-look Government will make them RICHER, with two thirds of the UK’s wealthiest believing the Conservative-DUP partnership will strengthen the economy post-Brexit. Three-quarters of HNWs think Theresa May w

Barclays Chairman ‘Confident’ London’s Euro-Clearing Hub Is Safe

Cost of shifting operations may protect U.K. financial firms

Bank Leumi: Germany's Moral Conundrum

Instead of charging ahead to follow up the leads provided by the Israeli data, German finance officials pondered the moral conundrum it presented.

Asian and Middle Eastern investors pile into London

Savills’ analysis of foreign investment in London’s commercial real estate market since the EU referendum has revealed a sharp swing to investment from Asia and the Middle East from Europe and the US.

Wealth managers on course to extend winning run after solid H1

June proved a more challenging month for investors across all currencies and risk ranges

UBS lists huge opportunities wealthy investors are missing

Ultra high net worth investors really are sitting between two sweet spots

OECD, CREDAF and UNDP hold a regional meeting of the Inclusive Framework on BEPS for French speaking countries

The meeting was hosted by the Directorate General of Taxes of Benin

Navigating future forward change

She explains that ESG investing is incredibly complex

A decade on from the last Bank of England rate hike - Charles Hepworth, GAM

Interest rate policy has an obvious effect on competing parts of the economic landscape.

Banks’ inflexible and restrictive processes leave fraud victims frustrated

The study found that 42 per cent of those aged 16-44 years old stated that they do feel restricted by their bank or credit card provider by procedures that are in place to protect them from being exposed to fraud.

Weapons of Math Destruction by Cathy O’Neil review – trouble with algorithms

This powerful study, subtitled How Big Data Increases Inequality and Threatens Democracy, exposes the bias in predictive modelling

Asset Managers Unlikely Winners as FCA Targets Consultants

Below is a breakdown of which parts of the industry are likely to be hurt most by the recommended changes and which could benefit.

Exciting destinations for investors

There are many other economies that are considered to be emerging markets.

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