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Cost of living crisis eroding household income by £2,300

After 12 months of double-digit inflation, the UK’s Consumer Prices Index is finally seeing price increases slow.

Are we back to normal yet? Our economic outlook for 2023 and unique opportunities for investors

Climate transition is also opening up new investment opportunities, most notably the mass electrification of the world economy, which is creating unprecedented sources of return.

Demand for independent advice high among HNW individuals

The research did not define the ‘independent’, leaving interpretation of the laden term in the hands of HNW respondents.

Scene set for changes to flexible working in the UK

The Government has continued to state that the right to request flexible working will become a 'day one' right.

ECB raises rates again as European countries buckle under the strain

Unfortunately for the ECB, it is far behind the likes of the US in its battle and as such we are likely to see rates continue to go up for the rest of this year.

Corporate credit quality weaker than markets factor in - Janus Henderson

Tighter financial conditions compounded by weak manufacturing PMIs contributed to earnings downgrades for some firms in the industrials sector.

Novia & Wealthtime rebrand to single group name nears finish

Novia’s rebranding to Wealthtime will be rolled out from mid-September for customers and early November for advisers.

Three quarters of UK small businesses want to spread their deposits after SVB collapse, research shows

Businesses are increasingly aware of the need to spreading their deposits among a number of banks following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) in March this year.

Macroeconomic trends and the private equity sector

Successful investing also needs an understanding of the macroeconomic trends that are likely to inform investor decision-making.

A third of advisers expect fees to increase as a result of Consumer Duty

The Duty has prompted advice firms to review their fee models to ensure they represent fair value.

Can EU bonds rival the German bund?

The European unemployment insurance scheme (the SURE program) started in 2020,

Sergio Ermotti was already scheduled for Credit Suisse

March in Bern it was decided that CS would be integrated into UBS.

Is UBS going for a cut?

In order to realize the growth opportunities opened up by the merger, UBS must introduce new structures and processes and implement savings plans. Job cuts are unavoidable.

32% of IFAs expect client fees to increase with Consumer Duty

As one-in-seven still feel unclear about advising clients on good customer outcomes

First Central ranks 9th in the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women 2023

The company, which employs 35 people in Guernsey, and has offices in the UK, and Gibraltar, encourages women to thrive throughout their careers.

Withers global art team recognized by Chambers 2023 HNW guide

Withers’ art law practice group advises the world’s leading collectors, art dealers, galleries, artists, museums and other cultural institution.

Payments: it’s all change − speech by Victoria Cleland

Given at UK Finance Summer Networking Event

“With the Grameen Creative Lab, we are developing a culture of social business throughout the Group”

During the first four years of the partnership with the Grameen Creative Lab, we worked to develop a culture of Social Business within the Group.

FDM Group Urges UK Government to ‘Re-Think’ Approach for Digital Skills Training

Censuswide also revealed that 86 per cent of workers agree that their organisation prioritised staff training and digital skills, with this figure rising to 92 per cent of females that agreed.

KPMG comments on today’s inflation figures

“Inflation eases but this may not be enough for the Bank of England to change course” says Yael Selfin, Chief Economist at KPMG UK.

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