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AIIB and Standard Chartered Bank sign USD100 million agreement to support infrastructure-related trade in emerging and frontier markets

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and Standard Chartered have signed a USD100 million agreement under AIIB’s trade facilitation initiative(Opens in a new window) to support infrastructure-related trade flows into emerging and frontier markets.   The facility will support the import of infrastructure equipment and related capital goods into AIIB’s members, mobilizing additional private capital […]
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Central banks, inflation, and the case for quality bonds

With the next round of central bank meetings approaching, investors’ attention is firmly fixed on the European Central Bank (ECB), which convenes on 11 June.    While the Federal Reserve, the Swiss National Bank (SNB), the Bank of England (BoE), Norway’s Norges Bank, and Sweden’s Riksbank are all expected to keep interest rates unchanged, the […]
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Northern Trust Asset Management Announces Adaptive Equity Funds

Northern Trust Asset Management has announced two actively managed UCITS funds which apply the NT Adaptive Equity strategy to World and Emerging Markets universes.   The NT Adaptive Equity strategy is designed to help investors navigate increasingly complex and fast‑changing markets. By combining deep fundamental insights with advanced data science, alternative data and adaptive portfolio […]
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Switzerland’s ‘ten million’ vote is poised to test resilience

key takeaways. Switzerland holds a 14 June referendum from a position of macroeconomic strength, with steady growth, low inflation and limited near-term spillovers from geopolitical shocks The initiative proposes capping the Swiss population at 10 million. We believe its approval would introduce uncertainty around long-term growth by challenging labour market openness and relations with the […]
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Interview with Ms. Rocío Salazar Arrarte, Executive Vice President, and Mr. Carlos José Santos, Sustainability Manager, Banco Bolivariano

Banco Bolivariano, one of Ecuador’s 10 largest banks, is known for its strong performance, customer-centric mission and dedication to innovation. Launched in 1980 and headquartered in Guayaquil, it has significantly contributed to the country’s financial development by expertly serving individuals, small and medium-sized businesses and corporations, building a reputation for financial strength, prudent risk management […]
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Former Barclays CEO Jes Staley agrees to July 23 interview about Jeffrey Epstein by Oversight panel

Jes Staley, the former JPMorgan Chase executive and ex-Barclays CEO, has agreed to be interviewed on about his relationship with notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on July 23 by the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, a spokesman for the panel confirmed Sunday.   The Financial Times first reported that Staley accepted the invitation for […]
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Five pension tax-free cash myths and misconceptions

Pensions and retirement specialist Andrew King on what savers need to know before accessing their pensions for the first time   Andrew King, pensions and retirement specialist at wealth management firm Evelyn Partners, says:   ‘The 25 per cent tax-free entitlement is probably the most treasured feature of defined contribution pensions. Combined with tax relief […]
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UBS cuts several hundred jobs across EMEA – report

UBS Group has removed several hundred roles across its businesses in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, in the latest round of cuts linked to its takeover of Credit Suisse three years ago, reported Bloomberg.   According to sources, the reductions were concentrated in support areas, though some front-office bankers were also affected.   Some […]
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