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Chopping up Old Mutual gives ex-banker a new challenge

A year after joining to oversee Old Mutual's four-way split, Rob Leith is calling on his dealmaking, financial and people skills to get the job done

The five big questions Brexit poses for fund managers

As Article 50 is triggered this week, the UK industry is no clearer on what come next

Speech: New thinking in regulatory economics

The scope for macro benefits of markets conduct regulation is real, including through measures to enhance competition.

There are no certainties about the size of the City banker Brexodus

JP Morgan chief executive Jamie Dimon, one of the most talented bankers of his generation, was the most plain speaking and the most cautious.

Where Can Expats Live And Have A QROPS Pension?

The controversial measure involves a 25% tax charge on some transfers to Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes.

CIPA steps up its promotional activities abroad

As part of this effort, CIPA representatives recently took part in a series of conferences and exhibitions in the USA, China, India, the United Kingdom, and Dubai, an announcement said.

Inflationary environment may herald major allocation shift to real assets

The attraction of avoiding market volatility is great

UK millionaires think Brexit will make them even richer, survey finds

Rich now taking a more positive view of Britain’s departure from the EU, UBS Wealth Management finds

Gibraltar sovereignty must not be a bargaining tool in Brexit talks

The committee warned that with 40% of the territory's workforce crossing over the border from Spain every day, withdrawal from the single market would have significant implications.

Goldman Planning to Downscale UK Operations

It'll be a combination of things.

UK Economy Growing Solidly Despite Inflation Hit

Its highest level in more than three years, testing the central bank's stated willingness to overlook temporary surges in price growth.

Deutsche Bank strategists 'underweight' on Germany, France; 'overweight' UK, Switzerland

Deutsche Bank added that the key negative risk for the Paris stock market FCHI was a victory for far-right National Front leader Marine Le Pen in the French presidential election

Cridland review comment - Close Brothers Head of Pensions

This must be done in conjunction with taking on enough risk and focusing on long-term growth.

UK-based banks moving to Europe may get easier entry: ECB

Review of financial models will be waived during transitional phase to expedite relocation, ECB says

Banks snub 'banking' as BBA merger heralds new identity

The UK's biggest lenders have bowed to pressure and agreed to call their new industry association UK Finance, Sky News learns.

Inflation: Lemons Don't Always Lead to Lemonade

But what does all this have to do with investments?

European Asset Managers Must Develop Solvency II-Friendly Products

Outsourcing trends depend on the size of the insurer: some of the largest are managing most of their assets internally, but their need to diversify means they will still outsource business to managers with the skills and expertise to manage non-mainstrea

Cashing out of the European Investment Bank

Deciding what happens to UK’s 16% shareholding will be akin to a divorce

BNP Paribas looks to transform its customer experience, not its services

Humans are intimately involved in the tool's functioning.

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