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Luxury boom shows the staying power of the ultra-rich

Many of our expectations about the spending patterns of the wealthy are being confounded

Large advice companies to create own platforms

Competition will get ‘fierce’ as providers look to modernise their propositions

Number of EU bankers earning above €1mn hits record following Brexit

Ranks of highest earners on continent grew more than 40% in 2021

10 tips for a cleaner, greener (and leaner) 2023

Top of many resolutions lists this year will be the perennial favourites – exercising more often and eating more healthily.

Four "flavours" of value for equity investors

Value stocks can be found in many areas of global equity markets, but four areas in particular are catching our attention.

Thematic review of retirement income advice

Since 2015, there has been a significant shift to consumers drawing an income from pension funds which remain invested.

UK pay surges 6.4% but real wages drop 2.6%

For regular pay, this is the strongest growth rate seen outside of the coronavirus pandemic period.

The Martin Lewis effect: Brits put financial trust in TV experts, but millennials and Gen Z keep it in the family

The research suggests that younger generations are much more likely to turn to family members for guidance in their financial decisions.

How continued double digit inflation impacts savings, pensions and budgets

This means that people must spend more money just to maintain their standard of living, and they may not be able to afford as much as they could before.

Have we finally found a solution to the lack of women in fund management?

Pathway to parity

Conference highlights Cayman’s residency by investment offering

The event, hosted at the Kimpton Seafire Resort by one of the principal agents in the space, Latitude, and RIF Trust, showcased the government programmes that have so far drawn real estate investors, entrepreneurs and family offices to the islands.

The Future of the Monetary System

The most recent report of the Credit Suisse Research Institute (CSRI) looks at the drawbacks of a US dollar dominant monetary system and possible alternatives

Cutting Through the Tactical Noise

European and Japanese equities lacked the lustre – or so the investors felt – and were often considered as old, ageing economies.

SJP uncovers regional pension splitting disparities

The impact of not sharing a pension could be more significant for women, SJP warns.

Is a Power Struggle Brewing at UBS?

There is likely a tug-of-war going on at Switzerland's largest bank.

Inflation eases to 10.5%: What this means for your personal finances

At 10.5%, inflation remains almost double the 5.4% recorded in December 2021 and more than five times the Bank of England’s target rate of 2% - a clear reflection of just how squeezed household incomes have become over the past year.

Three advice firms fail with 83 claims in total

Some of these claims have been made by British Steel Pension Scheme members.

eprivateclient publishes 50 Most Influential list

50 Most Influential list of key players in the UK

Apex Group wins Capital Prudential mandate

Fund administration is at the core of Apex’s single-source solution, delivering timely, accurate and independent services, underpinned by market leading technology platforms.

The world's 500 largest family enterprises grew their revenue by 10% amidst the ongoing global economic slowdown

The 500 largest family businesses in the world are vital to the health of and are growing faster than the global economy.

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