11/01/2020
The future of work post-COVID
The Future of Jobs Report 2020 reveals how the pandemic has caused the labour market to change faster than expected.
Comment & Analysis
11/01/2020
Navigating CECL in the COVID-19 world: lessons and challenges
While model validation and governance have always been important, the focus on this part of the process will become even more important as models are being stretched and the usefulness of these models is coming into question.
10/30/2020
There is no space for single-use buildings in the future of UK real estate
Withersworldwide commissioned Murmur Research to produce the report, and the company spoke to high-profile executives in property, architecture, land development, hospitality and academia.
10/30/2020
A roundup of updates for founders, entrepreneurs and their growing businesses
In addition, Brexit is now imminent, with all the ramifications it entails.
10/30/2020
Commenting on today’s ECB announcement, Anna Stupnytska, global economist, Fidelity International says:
The latest data across the Euro area is clearly pointing to a reversal in the tentative recovery seen through the summer.
10/30/2020
The struggle between success and succession
Why are the heads of family businesses so reluctant to hand over the reins?
10/30/2020
Law firms: is COVID-19 the catalyst for change?
Property, employment, family, private client, commercial and corporate law are all experiencing some increase in activity—with personal injury litigation as the outlier
10/29/2020
Lloyds gallops back into profitability with mortgage lending leading the charge
It posted profit before tax of £1 billion and is now expecting the amount of money it has to set aside for bad loans this year to be at the lower end of forecasts.
10/29/2020
5 haunted UK castles and palaces to look up this Halloween
Love Netflix’s The Haunting of Hill House? Britain’s historic buildings are some of the most terrifying on earth – think murderous court jesters, beheaded queens and wronged servants – dare you visit them in person?
10/28/2020
Does Europe’s second wave cast doubt on the speed of its recovery?
Without resorting to nation-wide lockdowns, health measures will inevitably affect European economic growth in the fourth quarter and potentially early next year.
10/28/2020
How Do You Benchmark a Multi-Asset Fund?
The new Morningstar Target Allocation Indexes aim to set a standard.
10/28/2020
Rolls-Royce secures funding surge to weather pandemic turbulence
The aerospace firm takes a giant step towards bolstering its crisis-hit finances as investors back plans for a £2bn cash call.
10/28/2020
Alternatives are the answer to the Covid-19 conundrum
The traditional barbell portfolio of aggressive equities and defensive bonds is no longer suitable in today’s investment environment.
10/28/2020
When A Crisis Ends Learning Professionals Step Forward
Effective learning and development leaders need to be a positive influence on the imperative of assessing the organization’s performance during the crisis.
10/28/2020
Wake-up call for global supply chains
Companies are re-evaluating how they source goods to cope with a changing world
10/28/2020
Dividends: Can Banks Really Afford Them?
Concern was that the economic crisis might develop into a financial crisis, and regulators urged banks to show restraint as they faced the scenario of bad loans on their books.
10/28/2020
Can investors change the world?
A growing number of people are questioning how their pensions and other savings are invested. Can we make the world a better place through our investments? And if so then how?
10/27/2020
Sompo Asia transforms and enhances its insurance pricing platform with Willis Towers Watson
Developed specifically for insurers, Radar Pricing Suites, which include Emblem and Radar Base, have revolutionised how the industry assesses and implements pricing and underwriting decisions
10/27/2020
Planning Your Family’s Future with Citizenship by Investment in Dominica Brand Content Initiative
Aside from providing travel freedom, a second citizenship can also facilitate a better quality of life for you and your family.
10/27/2020
The many faces of family business succession
While some financial commentators described the onset of the Covid pandemic in March 2020 as a so-called “Black Swan”—a one-off, rare and unpredictable event—it would appear that what we are dealing with is more of a migratory bird