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Who are the best football forecasters in financial services?

Goldman Sachs has had a go, but now Financial News wants to hear from other football forecasters in the City of London and beyond – with an iPad Mini up for grabs.

Assets of German Millionaire Forecast to Grow 25%

The number of German millionaires is expected to rise by 11% over the next four years, but wealth distribution remains uneven.

7 changes to asset management operating models - Ernst & Young

Firms are responding to these forces by transforming their operations in seven ways, detailed below. They understand that standing still is not an option if they hope to compete successfully

Millionaires reveal their top five past investing mistakes

In the global deVere Group survey of 880 high-net-worth clients, when asked to reveal their number one investing mistake before seeking professional advice from deVere, 23 per cent cited failing to adequately diversify their portfolio.

The $1 Billion Club – Largest Hedge Fund Managers Dominate

There are currently more than 500 hedge fund managers with $1bn or more in assets under management.

Prime central London property market heading for 0% growth next year

‘The average number of daily registrations in May was about a third lower than the same month in 2013.

‘Reverse Pacino syndrome’ drags on wealth

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2014 Internet Trends

Data behind the rapid growth in sensors, uploadable / findable / shareable data, data mining tools and pattern recognition

Business improves around the globe - Coutts

The latest round of purchasing managers’ indices (PMIs) of business activity has reinforced our positive outlook for a broad-based recovery in the global economy.

Report suggests that wealth management companies could spend their IT investment more effectively

On the positive side, there is growing confidence in the wealth management sector and investing in new technology is perceived to be central to business growth

It's A Rich Man's World: Capital In The Twenty-First Century

Neo-liberal economic policies will lead to more and more inequality and social unrest, argues the author of Capital in the Twenty-First Century. Policy makers should take heed of this important book.

UK economic recovery hampered by continued distrust in the banking sector

The SME Finance Monitor also revealed that 48% of small businesses that took part in the survey were ‘permanent non-borrowers’

Do All Women Want Rich Men Like Female Penguins?

The more pebbles a male penguin has for his nest, the more irresistible he will be to females

World's Largest Sovereign Wealth Fund Should Follow Canada's Model

A new in-depth review of the world’s commonly accepted top sovereign wealth fund is being told to take a page out of the Canadian playbook.

Three Key Trends In The High-Net-Worth Market

There are a number of trends among the affluent that can have decisive implications for those professionals seeking to work with them.

Wealthy ditch material goods for experiences: Survey

Financial success is perceived as the foundation that allows [wealthy individuals] to be the best person they can be

UBS launches philanthropy guide

UBS has released the compass – which was first developed in 2011 with Cass Business School and social impact co

Burberry, Louis Vuitton, Gucci make top 10 in L2 China study

Brands simply can’t afford to leave out such a simple yet important feature and risk turning off Chinese consumers

The gold slump: Could it happen again?

Figures show a big decline in funds invested in Exchange Traded Products.

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