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Strategy blog: Inflation and growth

Another bad UK CPI doesn't help…

Strong growth at UK private bank Hampden & Co with record H1 results

The bank benefitted from strong demand for its range of deposit, lending and day-to-day banking services.

Quilter signs sponsorship deal with Girls Are Investors charity

Gain was set up by investment professionals to champion diversity in the workplace and encourage more young women into the financial services industry.

UK inflation rises to 40 year high

In July UK CPI hit its highest level in 40 years. Unfortunately, it looks set to continue its march higher in the coming months.

How can external asset managers continue to be entrepreneurial?

For more than 30 years, services to external asset managers have been an important and strategic activity for Lombard Odier, with more than 70 employees working for EAMs and multi-family offices today.

Vontobel boutique CIO: ‘I wouldn’t pay $20 for all the crypto in the world’

Matt Benkendorf urges investors to ditch shiny new fads from list of long-term investible ideas.

7IM ‘makes progress’ with portfolio decarbonisation

7IM announced that it has moved its Moderately Cautious AAP and Multi Manager Funds from the IA Mixed Investment 0-35% Shares sector and into the IA Mixed Investment 20-60% Shares sector.

Details on the issue of the Credit Suisse Real Estate Fund LogisticsPlus

The issue price per unit is CHF 108.00 net with a net asset value of CHF 105.60 per unit.

M&G mulls expanding hybrid advice service into banks

M&G Wealth's managing director David Montgomery told FTAdviser: “We would look to deploy our hybrid advice service to firms which have customers looking for support but that don’t provide advice.

Lombard Odier to open a new office in Verbier, Switzerland

Verbier is a dynamic centre of activity where many of our current and future clients have a permanent place of residence or a holiday home.

Campbell Thomson is Verso’s first Scots deal

The deal advances Verso’s plan to build a national wealth management group and takes its assets under management to more than £1 billion.

"Golding Buyout 2021" reports first closing at €155 million

The successful track record of its three predecessor funds and its compelling investment strategy for the current market convinced both existing investors and new clients.

Our view on defence stocks

Though we don’t exclude this sector, we explain how our responsible investing does not encompass certain companies as we commit to long-term sustainable returns for clients.

The bear necessities: What are bear markets and are there opportunities for investors?

We examine what markets moving in bear territory means for investors and how they relate to the broader economic outlook as well as how they can provide opportunities.

Verso Wealth Management buys Campbell Thomson, extending its presence into Scotland

Stewart Thomson and Euan Bottomley, Campbell Thomson’s owners, will remain in the firm working with Verso’s executive team to expand Verso’s presence across Scotland.

Standard Chartered Private Bank launches internal phishing campaign

This comes at a time where various organisations have shown phishing to be at a high.

VP Bank Group holding its own in a challenging environment

The stable and broadly diversified client base led to a net new money inflow of CHF 0.2 billion.

LGT delivers a premium online service with CREALOGIX

The team at LGT recognised an increasing use of mobile and an increased frequency of access to their online client portal accounts.

Jersey Shortlisted for ‘IFC of the Year’ at 2022 Citywealth Awards

Continuing to be recognised as a leading IFC even after the turbulent couple of years that we have all experienced underlines Jersey’s resilience and adaptability, as well as the extensive pool of talent, skill, and expertise that makes up and stren

M&G to launch IFA buyout scheme

The firm told FTAdviser that the scheme will go live in the “near future”, with no exact date set.

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