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How Will Next Year’s French Elections Affect the Art Market?

Art experts weigh in on the implications of possibly removing the French 'wealth tax'.

Fine wine investment has leaped since Brexit: These vintages will give you the biggest return on investment

In the report, Vin-X analysed 25 Bordeaux wines since 2008 and concluded investors should mix prime mid and off vintages to drive growth and minimise risks.

Why Investors Should Build Their Own Global Banks

Too-big-to fail rules are fragmenting large global banks and adding costs

Here's Why Ireland May Not Become a Post-Brexit Financial Capital After All

Ireland is being very realistic about what it can and what it wants to do

Autumn Statement: commentary from MoneyFarm CEO Tax free personal allowance

The new savings bond announced today is a reminder from the government that interest rates are low

Brussels outranks Frankfurt in pay league for central bankers

Central banker's pay checks pale in comparison with those of the banking executives whose businesses they oversee

Sell Deutsche Bank and Buy Natixis, Credit Suisse Says

Capital and litigation concerns will continue to weigh on the German bank, while Paris-based Natixis remains a beneficiary of a stronger dollar, the analysts say.

Who owns the customer in a digital world? (Part 5/6) Mik Cons, CEO of Sammedia Limited

Lets have a look at how super-brands in other industries have changed the game.

German Sovereign Yields Climb, Swiss Data Improves

Markets are therefore not focused on data but on central banks.

Deutsche Bank nominates chairman for 2nd term, clears him of Libor blame

The bank needs stability and continuity

Sterling’s fall is over, says bullish UBS as it backs UK investments

UBS believes that most of the fall is over, anticipating a gradual recovery over the next year or two, before a stronger rise in the currency beyond that.

Encouraging R&D is positive step to boost innovation and investment, says KPMG

The East of England is one of the leading regions in the country in promoting innovation in the UK economy

The global consensus on banking rules is beginning to fracture

The US and the UK are concerned about a European Commission proposal to replicate US regulations

Brevan Howard reverses decline as flagship fund performs

The fund recently offered a new share class with a 0 per cent management fee for existing investors

SFO ordered to argue gagging case in public

The case could shed light on details around Barclays' controversial fundraising with Middle East investors in 2008

13 things you didn’t know about Michael Sherwood, who has just quit Goldman Sachs

He was promoted to partner when he was 29 and leaves after 30 years.

EU to retaliate against US bank capital rules

Most bankers are reluctant to hold multiple pools of capital around the world

City of London workers fear the future after Brexit

More than a third of those with between 10 and 20 years’ industry experience expressed concern about relocation, compared with 19% of those starting out in their careers

The FCA may have saved active investment management

This proposal would give the FCA a very powerful, principles based tool to deal with poor behaviour

Hedge funds slow to adjust champagne tastes to beer budgets

Hedge fund offices continue to dazzle, even if returns do not

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