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2024, a pivotal year for investors

In the US and eurozone, activity in rate-sensitive sectors is no longer deteriorating. Job markets are better balanced.

These cantons have helped Raiffeisen reach its current size

The number of cooperative members has doubled since 2000, as has the number of employees, which has increased from 5,000 to almost 10,000 in 2022.

Non-bank risks, financial stability and the role of private credit – speech by Lee Foulger

Given at Deal Catalyst/AFME direct Lending and Middle Market Finance Conference

Number of Brits investing falls by 6%

This figure was down by 6% compared to 2022.

Diageo's numbers worse than feared, however long-term trends remain intact

Latin America continues to be the problem as it struggles to sell its higher end products in that market, while the US is also seeing weakness in the vodka and rum sectors.

Reflections on Davos: business as usual no longer exists

Last year, the cost-of-living crisis topped the near-term concerns, alongside nature risks and geo-economic confrontation.

“Education is the best opportunity” – Maro Itoje and how his Pearl Fund is changing lives in west Africa

Nigeria is a place close to my heart but the need there is great, so to be able to have a positive impact on these children’s lives is very important.

Schroders’ Kimberley Lewis receives Simon Fraser Stewardship Award 2024

The Award, presented at the Investor Forum’s 8th Annual Review event on 23 January

Budget deficits are growing even wider

The 2% inflation target that central bank officials have stoutly defended seems to be within reach.

European real estate capital offerings down 54.4% YOY in 2023

By country, real estate companies headquartered in Sweden raised an aggregate €2.66 billion in 2023, the largest of any European country.

Morgan Stanley US boutique launches Article 8 funds in Europe

The funds are called the MS INVF Calvert Global Equity Fund, the MS INVF Calvert Global High Yield Bond Fund and the MS INVF Calvert US Equity Fund.

The advantages of taking a multi-generational approach to your wealth

Each family has specific wealth issues that will need to be considered.

Bernard Arnault Tightens Family Control Over LVMH

Rather, he’s tightening his family’s grip on its leadership and continues to target growth.

Why Thomas Jordan will take a lot of time with the key interest rate

It is well known that Thomas Jordan is a person who avoids hasty conclusions and hasty decisions.

Mental health ranks as highest employee concern for asset managers

Work-life balance a key priority

House prices expected to rise by 4% in 2024 and by 3.5% in 2025

House prices have been rising since last summer as higher wages and falling mortgage rates improve the affordability of homes.

Coutts London Prime Property Index Q4 2023

Despite this late flurry, prices remained broadly static across prime central London when comparing overall data from 2022 and 2023.

Schroders Investment Insights: The Case for Gold in 2024

From an investor perspective, this change raised concerns about long-run monetary debasement and caused a strong underlying bid for gold because of its monetary characteristics.

Leaning in on making consumer tech a force for good

Speech by Nikhil Rathi delivered at the Imperial College London Business School. How can consumer-facing technology help keep consumer markets honest?

Stephen Bird: Why Abrdn is making £150m cost cuts now

The CEO said the group had been forced into drastic action as the drop in revenues outpaced cost cuts in previous years.

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