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Aberdeen Standard Investments - Hitting the sweet spot

If our economic forecasts are correct, labour markets will generally tighten over the next 12 months

Carmignac joins firms set to charge clients for research

Carmignac will be impacted by MiFID II new rules on external research.

Big Four and Capgemini dominate best FinTech and InsurTech reports

The analyst firm takes dozens of researches under scrutiny, before sharing a list of the very best.

Why now could be the time to unwind for central banks: Coutts

Central banks are not going to sell such large numbers of bonds swiftly, and their messaging to the markets will be extremely important throughout.

'We've definitely seen Brexit in the survey': UK drops 29 places in expat rankings

A big reason is the political stability.

Basel Committee predicts significant change for banks as fintech takes hold

The Basel Committee on banking supervision has called for banks and supervisory authorities to work together to respond to the growing importance of and opportunities created by financial technology (fintech).

Over a quarter of businesses unsure if they'll be ready for MiFID II

MiFID II has faced many delays in its implementation.

Money Laundering Reaches Record Numbers In Europe

We haven’t gone far enough

Alternative Assets Industry Hits Record Size in 2016

Private equity funds represent the largest proportion at $2.58tn

Q3 Brexit and Market Update - Quilter Cheviot

A lot of the focus is on central banks because their low interest rate policies and QE have played a big part in pushing up asset valuations in recent years.

Don’t Ignore the Warning Signs by Gary Dugan

Maybe it's in human nature to hope for the best, but a good investor should always assess the risks to the rosy scenario.

OMG! Why would Old Mutual let Buxton leave OMGI?

Star fund manager could just as easily walk away to set up his own boutique

St. James’s Place – 'Global economic momentum persists despite rocky markets'

Despite rocky moments in politics and on markets, US and UK stocks ended August in the black, as global economic momentum persisted.

UK transaction fees, taxes stack up very well against SA

How can they get into the UK market or buy property in the UK?

Why Lithuania is leading Eastern Europe's offshore revolution

So just what is it that makes the Eastern European state so attractive as a financial and global business services location?

SJP tops complaints list for specialist wealth firms

The FOS has published complaints data for the first six months of this year.

Tencent Backs German Startup's High-Speed Flying Jet Taxi

Lilium eyes 5-seater model that can travel 186 miles per hour

RBC turns more bullish on RBS with litigation drawing to a close

Analyst Ross Noble has upped his price target for the stock, although that’s still just below where the shares currently sit

Moving up the value chain - BNP Paribas

The benefits that an experienced service provider can deliver increase as the outsourcing relationship is extended further up the value chain, from back to middle to front office.

Beware the corporate psychopath

Psychopaths have unimpaired intellectual functions, which allow them to skilfully manipulate and mislead others.

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