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Financial advisers expect surge in discretionary managed investment services, study finds

The research by wealth manager Investec Wealth & Investment (UK) has indicated that over 90% of financial advisers currently rely on third-party bespoke discretionary managed investment services for their clients.

"There is a great desire for safety" – interview with Serge Fehr and Nanette Hechler Fayd’herbe

The central banks need to make an effort, because inflation is becoming more and more unpredictable.

Private Debt: A Time-Honoured Market Perspective

Private debt's growth does not hinge solely on shifts in monetary policy.

Inflation could hit zero within months, defying Bank of England predictions, City economists say

Interest rates cuts could be coming soon, City experts say

Italy has room to consolidate banks: UBS chief

Ermotti returned to the helm of UBS to lead the integration between the two.

Track to the Future – with T Rowe Price’s Nataline Terry

How fund group distribution bosses are thinking about asset classes, strategies and working with clients

Some 87% of affluent people worry about the economy

Research by Arbuthnot Latham revealed that financial security does not necessarily equal financial wellbeing.

Benchmark wins Best Network and Best Consumer Duty Initiative at the Professional Adviser Awards 2024

These awards recognise excellence in adviser support and client engagement and are the result of a thorough evaluation process which consider over 250 advisers, firms, and product providers.

Mobiliar continues its growth path even in a challenging environment

Storms in the summer again led to high claims expenses.

Surprise dip in house prices but annual increase cause for concern for first time buyers

Similarly, the annual increase is remarkable given how subdued the market has been.

Insights From KKR’s Global Wealth Investment Council

At KKR, this is just one example of the commitment that we have to the global wealth channel.

Across Europe Retail Investor Voting Activity is Growing, According to New Broadridge Whitepaper

Increased retail investor engagement as a result of the evolving market and regulatory framework

Nutmeg survey shows increase in personal saving

When it comes to ISA habits, half of UK adults (49%) are making regular contributions and 41% are leaving their investments to grow over the long term.

Mark Dampier: Passive smugness could come back to bite investment advisers

I’m not sure investors are achieving much diversification even though a global label might suggest it.

Property sales down year-on-year, as market braces for BoE rate cut and CGT changes

Following a dip in mortgage rates at the start of the year, they have more recently risen slightly which is likely to cool the market further.

Team GB: Ed Clancy - The Barnsley Boy Who Bagged Gold

Cycling legend and Olympic gold medallist Ed Clancy OBE shares some life lessons after 16 years at the top of his game. We spoke to him as part of our partnership with Team GB for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

UBS share price fireworks after CS deal brings Topshots millions

If the UBS share price had remained stable in 2023

1,000 Billionaires Begin $5,200,000,000,000 Transfer Of Wealth – And The ‘Heirs To Billionaires’ Have Their Own Ambitions: Report

The transfer, which is expected to last for the next 20 to 30 years, already has the heirs of billionaires gaining stature

Navigating market highs with hedge funds

All-time highs often generate investor concern that markets have peaked.

Positioning for a new rate cycle

But inflation is moving close enough to target for both the US and Europe to justify rate cuts this year, probably starting in June.

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