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Meet the UK's super-rich whose wealth has surged since the recession

The average age of the world's billionaires is expected to be around 70 by 2019, research suggests

Banking's 'Uber moment' is already happening -- 100,000 bankers lost their jobs in 2015

The analysis comes just weeks after Antony Jenkins, who until July was CEO of Barclays, warned in a speech that up to 50% of banking jobs could be replaced by apps and algorithms over the next 10 years.

Once a billionaire, not always a billionaire

The report examined the differences between billionaires’ wealth creation, preservation and philanthropic practices across the U.S., Europe and Asia.

Five charts explaining why and where Barclays must cut staff in 2016

Using a series of handy charts, banking intelligence firm Tricumen helps explain why Staley’s savagery is necessary and where it will fall most horribly.

Why bank traders fail when they move to hedge funds. And what they can do about it

There are a number of reasons for this. Firstly, the pressure in a hedge fund is far higher.

Expect and prepare for market volatility in 2016, investors warned

“In addition, they might also consider building up liquidity to use to buy into financial markets later in 2016, by which time, history suggests, markets may have regained some stability.”

Almost 50% of hedge fund firms plan to launch a new hedge fund by the end of 2016

The managers surveyed said their investors typically had taken 6-12 months before making an allocation.

The UK’s new Senior Managers Regime – how does it affect Russian banks?

This approach could result in responsibility for implementing group strategy being delegated to a Senior Manager in the UK

Pressure and Change in the European Insurance Sector - New Survey from Standard Life Investments

Standard Life Investments has undertaken one of the most comprehensive surveys of its type to date to understand and assess the longer-term impact of the low-return environment on European insurers.

CBRE 2016 Real Estate Outlook: Total investment in UK commercial property to be around £70bn in 2016

Retail property is expected to experience happier times as consumer disposable incomes recover

London has potential to take leading position in Islamic insurance sector

Islamic insurance offers London a chance to become a leading global Islamic financial centre outside Islamic nations

Household wealth in shift from younger households to newly retired, study shows

The share owned by households headed by someone aged 65-74 increased from 17% to 19%

How to make sure your wealth lasts a lifetime — or more

Another crucial part of the planning process is estimating how much you'll need to live on each year in retirement

“Most bankers just don’t realise how stressful it is to work in fintech”

Gamble’s stint at Credit Suisse lasted a full seven years before he moved to Deutsche Bank in 2010.

Are You Ready To Invest Like Rothschild?

Knowing what to invest and where can seem daunting.

Pound to Euro Trending Lower, But 3-6 Month Timeframe is Kinder

The British pound is under pressure with studies suggesting a decline back towards the 1.33 support level again.

Most expensive street is still in Kensington, west London

The reforms to stamp duty, which came in last December, have dramatically increased the tax paid by buyers of the most expensive homes.

Bank reveals location of Scotland's millionaire's row

Mar Hall Avenue in Bishopton, Renfrewshire, is the only street featured in the top 20 outside one of the main cities, with homes worth £917,000.

In the face of new multi-asset solutions, are multi-managers losing their edge?

This is why substitute approaches are such a threat to multi-managers and DFMs

Are you being financially abused by your partner? One in five Brits are – here’s how to recognise the signs

At least one in five people in the UK are being financially abused by their partners.

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