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Tyranny and Taxation

Financial imperialism has been far more efficient than the military variety allowing developed countries to source cheap commodities for decades.

UBS Says QE's End May Render Gold 'Obsolete'

"With the Fed indicating that economic downside risks have diminished,

86% say at least 5 years before trust restored in UK banks, says CISI survey

The scale of the challenge faced by UK banks to regain the trust of the public has been highlighted by a CISI survey.

Consumers Worldwide Will Allow Access to Personal Data for Clear Benefits, Says Infosys Study

Consumers worldwide overwhelmingly will share personal information to get better service from their doctors, bank and retailers

Intermediaries more confident about the UK

Intermediaries are becoming less fearful of the effects of inflation

Departing Bank of England chief lashes out at banks

Lenders have sought to place "tremendous pressure" on politicians to lean on regulators in a bid to water down demands to strengthen capital levels

Gold Prices Are Headed to Pre-QE Days: Credit Suisse

As the sell-off in gold continued into Monday morning, analysts told CNBC that investors need to re-examine their expectations of the gold market

Time again for Credit Unions

Credit Unions are community-based, not-for-profit co-operatives in which members pool their savings to offer each other credit.

Global Financial Crisis Caused by Greedy, Incompetent Men. Who Knew?

The Banking Commission recognised the role of avaricious bonuses, impunity and men in the global banking catastrophe.

What Inspiring Leaders Do

What do top executives want from their leaders?

To Master Your Next Meeting, Just Say ‘Yeah’

While ‘yeah’ may seem like an odd candidate for a persuasive word

KPMG Again Ranked Among World's Best Outsourcing Advisors

KPMG receives highest designation of "balanced performance" by leading industry organization

Coutts outlines five key investment opportunities in its mid-year investment

UK - Coutts today launches the Mid-Year Investment Outlook 2013

Game, set and tax!

With tennis season in full swing, and overseas players spending time in the UK for Queen’s and Wimbledon, it is interesting to consider the tax implications for those players.

Rebuilding Europe by Alan Mudie, CIO of UBP

Whilst the region is still plagued by some deep-seated problems, the markets seem to have factored them in and risk premiums on some assets have dropped.

City Investors Vow Fight Over RBS Break-Up

A number of other big institutions are expected to discuss the issue with the RBS chairman, in the coming days.

Kleinwort Benson owner RHJI escapes break-up bid

Calls for a break-up of the business therefore seem unconstructive and damaging.

Borisstan: the independent city state and docking station for global wealth formerly known as London

This latest signatory to the UN charter was officially dubbed Great London, but most people used an informal name that honoured its inspiration.

Permanence by Tim Price, director of investment, PFP

When you give up the search for certainty, an enormous burden is lifted from your shoulders.

Panel backs Commission over tougher standards for bankers

We are delighted that our call for tougher professional standards has been endorsed with the suggestion of a new Senior Person Regime and a new set of Banking Standards Rules.

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