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Hedge fund managers see opportunities in Europe in Q2 reports Preqin

Europe-focused hedge funds saw a large increase in the proportion of overall fund launches, rising from 1% of funds launched in Q1 to 16% of those incepted in Q2.

Principals And Their Appointed Representatives In The General Insurance Sector

The UK general insurance sector provides a diverse range of products to customers using a variety of distribution methods, with appointed representatives widely used within the sector.

Platforms’ Cut Prices Risk Commercial Suicide: AJ Bell

The at-retirement reforms came into effect on 6 April 2015, allowing retirees access to their pension savings as a lump sum from age 55.

World's best bank 2016: BNP Paribas

Only excellent bank management teams can satisfy shareholders, regulators and customers all at once today. BNP Paribas has one of the very best.

Flash UK PMI signals post-referendum slump - Schroders

The macro composite PMI fell from a balance of 52.4 to 47.4, well below the neutral mark of 50 and suggesting a contraction in economic activity.

Not enough female finance chiefs, says asset management boss

“Half of chief executive officers (CEOs) are appointed from having been CFO and what I don’t understand is that only ten per cent of CFOs are women,” he said.

Mr Pippa's hedge fund and a string of City scandals: James Matthews' firm admits losing thousands after backers were shut down while also facing lawsuit in the US

And through its links with some big money schemes, the business has not always been entirely successful in avoiding such pitfalls.

Investment Peace Of Mind - Quilter Cheviot

These are clearly very early days post the referendum majority vote in favour of leaving the EU. The implications of that decision will emerge over time as the nature of our separation becomes clearer, and also as our relationships with non-EU states dev

London Could Benefit From Brexit, Luxembourg’s Finance Minister Says

Pierre Gramegna says freedom on financial rules may compensate for reduced access to EU markets

Reshaping our thinking | The new EU - global opportunities and threats

The consequences of the vote are beginning to be felt and we anticipate challenges, surprises and opportunities to emerge as negotiations begin over the details of the UK's separation from its European neighbours.

Keith Wade on the economic impact of Brexit

Keith Wade, Schroders Chief Economist, explains how the UK's exit from the EU is going to impact its economic prospects and what he believes the knock-on effects will be on Europe and the rest of the world in the following video.

St. James’s Place – “Enough is enough”

Following the release of the Bank of England’s Credit Conditions Review last week, which revealed that the availability of funding had remained relatively constant for households as for businesses, Artemis Investment Management, fund manager of the

Feathering your prince or princesses nest

The younger generations are increasingly worried about the rising costs of tertiary education along with rising house prices, meaning that pensions are often left until later on in their lives.

Growing number of people working beyond retirement age over pension worries

Retirement is increasingly a thing of the past as growing numbers are planning to carry on working far beyond the state pension age.

Brexit could mean $8bn revenue loss for investment banks, says BCG

Facing high costs of moving some trading units to other EU nations, banks that are already struggling in those areas may choose to bow out instead, the report said.

Assessing the Health of the Banking Sector

Paul Schulte, chairman and chief executive officer of Schulte Research, discusses the U.S. banking sector, European bank stocks and his outlook for the industry.

Property funds offer brave investors post-EU referendum opportunities

So rather than selling, why might investors wish to retain their holdings or even increase these?

German economy to grow strongly despite Brexit uncertainty: German Central Bank

Europe's biggest economy grew by 0.7% in the first quarter of 2016

WeConvene Extel and UKSIF announces the 2016 SRI & Sustainability Survey Results

The SRI component of Extel 2016 represents the views of over 400 investment professionals from 30 countries, making it the most extensive assessment of socially responsible investing in the European investment community.

Ireland Hits Brexit Alarm In Biggest Foreign Crisis In 50 years

The intertwining of trade and finance means no other country is feeling the fallout from the UK's vote to leave the European Union more than Ireland.

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