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Bill Jamieson: Why People’s Trust may struggle to thrive

Such a prospectus will appeal to many, particularly younger, investors, as well as academic, religious and charitable groups.

Why London Will Remain The Islamic Finance Hub Of The West

The key benefit of this policy was attracting additional liquidity from investors in the Middle East and Asia adhering to Islamic finance principles.

Barclays UK exit presents more opportunities for Ghana - Barclays Africa CEO

This is because of the deep connection customers in these African countries had with Barclays PLC.

Survey: Private equity firms increasingly focused on operational efficiency, governance & transparency

62 percent of survey respondents cite governance and controls as why LPs would select a GP

Whitepaper: The seven key trends hedge fund managers must address to embrace rapid digital change

To ensure future stability and success, hedge funds must invest and adapt to this change.

Consumer confidence at its lowest level since the EU referendum

Slowing GDP figures may start to translate to people's everyday lives, say analysts, but there is optimism about property prices.

Ethical investing sector held back by lack of awareness, says new survey

19.5 million people in the UK interested in positive investment, but industry needs to do more to drive uptake

Asset managers doubt future of ethical investing as costs rise

A new global survey of asset managers has revealed more than a quarter believe the cost of ethical investing will soar in the coming years.

Debit Cards Set To Overtake Cash In 2018, Three Years Earlier Than Expected

Analysis carried out for UK Payment Markets 2017 forecasts that debit cards will become the most frequently used payment method in late 2018

Asset managers 'subsidising' own funds as fee pressures bite

Larger funds of more than $100m were evidence economies of scale worked in their favour with a minimal subsidy needed, if any at all, as charges covered most costs.

Adopting new technologies could help banking customers, according to HSBC

Respondents were found to lack knowledge of new technologies, with blockchain, finance applications integrated into social media and robo-advisors being amongst those that are the least understood.

Report Predict 6% Increase In House Prices By 2021

The Barclays research includes analysis of rental trends, employment levels and current house prices to create an index of property hotspots.

People are twice as likely to trust a robot for heart surgery than with their savings, finds study

Just 7 per cent of people would trust a robot with their savings, versus the 14 per cent willing to submit to a machine for heart surgery

Rising trend in deals between UK SMEs and corporates threatened by 28% fall

What’s more this may be on the increase, with 81% of deals involving financial services firms in 2016/17 being minority stake purchases.

Brits warming to online banking - Nationwide

“Innovation in personal finance is clearly something that intrigues people, as three in five believe we will be paying for everything via our thumbprint by 2037.”

Challenger banks leading the way in UK, research shows

The third annual PACE (Performance Against Customer Expectations) study surveyed 1,000 British banking customers, asking them about their banking experiences and how well their provider is meeting their banking needs.

560,000 employed in Europe’s AM industry – EFAMA

Europe ranks as the second largest market in the global asset management industry, managing 31% of the total amount of assets managed globally at end 2015, €68trn.

Fund and wealth firms on cusp of 'historical' shift - RESEARCH

Forty-four deals took place in the first quarter of 2017, and Casey Quirk expects 2017’s volume to likely outpace the last two years.

Living together in later life seriously damages your wealth

Many tax and benefit rules do not recognise cohabitation and thereby treat cohabiting couples as second class citizens.

A complete income fund universe and 360° analysis determine Income Diamond Ratings from Defaqto

The unique ratings have been designed to give advisers a solid framework around which they can both position and recommend income funds.

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