11/05/2020
Press comment: No fireworks from the Bank of England as QE remains primary policy tool
The economic environment and ongoing public health crisis has developed considerably since the MPC last met in September.
Comment & Analysis
11/05/2020
Record £7.1BN Flows into Responsible Investment Funds in 2020 So Far
Gross retail sales through Other UK Intermediaries including IFAs were £6.8 billion, representing a market share of 29%.
11/05/2020
The ultrawealthy were in a "frenzy" about taxes pre-election — but now, according to one wealth advisor, clients are breathing a sigh of relief
She told Business Insider she was on constant Zooms and phone calls with clients — largely made up of high-net-worth individuals and wealthy families — leading up to the election.
11/04/2020
The Evolution of Wealth Management in the Philippines in Times of Great Uncertainty
Local private banks and the international competitors moving onshore are intent on offering an open platform and as many new products as the regulators might permit.
11/04/2020
The Future of KYC Compliance — Insights From Raj Tripathi
The following is an interview we have recently had with Raj Tripathi
11/04/2020
Keeping it in the family
Why Middle East UHNW family businesses are set to step up offshore investment
11/03/2020
Basel’s Best Wine Menus
In the third edition of a fine wine series, wine writer Peter Keller picks his top-five in Basel’s restaurant scene.
11/03/2020
When nothing is normal: Managing in extreme uncertainty
In this uniquely severe global crisis, leaders need new operating models to respond quickly to the rapidly shifting environment and sustain their organizations through the trials ahead.
11/03/2020
Fidelity Pulse Survey: Business sentiment improves but have we reached the peak?
It has been an unexpected and unprecedented year for businesses as COVID-19 gripped the world. Despite this, business sentiment remained resilient. But with a second wave of COVID-19 infections hitting Europe, how resilient can businesses continue to be?
11/03/2020
Ghost train by Tim Price
When the murderous groupthink of our traditional media is more ghoulish than anything that a Hollywood film director could possibly conjure up ?
11/03/2020
Barometer: Riding out the second wave
As the second wave of Covid-19 sweeps through Europe and the US, some emerging market and Asian assets look more appealing.
11/02/2020
ESG&D: Why Digital Etchics Are Critically Important For The Technology Sector
While traditional ESG metrics are a good initial filter, Fidelity’s Sumant Wahi, Portfolio Manager, believes that a more insightful way to measure these companies is by assessing their ‘Digital Ethics’. ESG&D
11/02/2020
Dubai is the wealthiest city in the Middle East, new data shows
Amongst these 82,763 UHNWIs in the UAE, there are 12 billionaires; 214 millionaires who have a net worth of more than $100 million; 3,410 millionaires with a net worth of more than $10 million; and 79,100 millionaires with a net worth of more than $1 mill
11/01/2020
How do Leaders Overcome their Insecurities?
The stronger the leaders, the stronger their strengths and weaknesses are! Narcissistic leaders have more insecurities and need constant assurances from all quarters to feel secure.
11/01/2020
How Westpac Private’s Ashley Stewart makes bold calls
Taking personal connections with clients to new levels is at the heart of Westpac Private Bank's raison d’etre, says Managing Director Private Wealth Ashley Stewart.
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.
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.