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What Did Investors Learn in 2024 and What’s Next?

2024 was a dynamic year for investors, with market performances differing across regions.

Bloomberg Billionaires Index

The Bloomberg Billionaires Index is a daily ranking of the world’s richest people.

Wealth managers must help tackle modern slavery

To help in this effort, we launched our Modern Slavery Benchmark last year.

Scottish businesses optimistic for 2025: bank survey reveals surge in growth expectations

A recent survey conducted by the Bank of Scotland has revealed a significant boost in confidence among Scottish businesses for

‘Poor maths skills’ blamed for rising benefits bill, says Santander UK boss

Long-term sickness claims have surged by 650,000 since the pandemic

Elon Musk Digs In On German Far Right Plug, Sparking Row

With Musk set to play a key role in US President-elect Donald Trump's administration, the billionaire's interventions have triggered accusations of meddling in Germany's democracy.

Challenges facing European markets set to persist through 2025

These factors are likely to continue weighing on market performance, particularly in the car manufacturing and banking sectors.

Disturbing new report reveals world's biggest banks are breaking their promises in a big way: 'It's indefensible'

A new report alleges that they've been going back on their word by funding massive Big Oil projects.

Unlocking opportunities

Private markets are no longer a niche reserved for the world’s largest institutions.

Why risk management has never been more critical

Organisations face an overwhelming number of potential threats, from cybersecurity risks to regulatory compliance issues.

What are some of the current challenges for mental health in the workplace?

In today’s corporate environment, the term "mental health" is increasingly being discussed

Tech drives young people to better savings habits

But younger savers do need more support

Wealth manager Q&A with PortfolioMetrix’s Alex Funk: Model project

The CIO has witnessed the adoption of model portfolios reshape the investment landscape but believes there is still work to be done

Preparing portfolios for the coming decade

Equities should continue to deliver solid returns, although they may struggle to match the exceptional run they have enjoyed for the past decade.

12 financial planning tips for 2025

There is an opportunity to stake stock and address some of those financial ideas and concerns that might have niggling at you through the year.

UK labour market holds steady despite difficult economic headwinds

Recent data from recruitment firms, such as Reed, still points to weakening demand for labour, with job vacancies continuing their downward trend.

Inflation increases but likely a reflection of base effects from last year

This suggests the year-on-year rise is less about a resurgence in inflationary pressures and more a reflection of base effects from the previous year.

FCA finds two-thirds of young investors take less than 24 hours to make investment decisions

The survey, which polled 2,000 UK investors aged 18 to 40, found that two-thirds (66%) make investment decisions in less than a day

Saltus Research: 40% of UK High Net Worth Individuals Currently Hold Cryptocurrency Assets

The Saltus research found that HNWIs who have not taken financial advice are far less likely to consider crypto.

Follow the money

With the economy slowing and the outlook gloomy, how can we explain the boom in the European credit bond market?

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