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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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Hidden GEMs: Resilience and divergence: emerging markets are forging ahead in a new era for investors

Repeated supply shocks are redrawing traditional EM/DM distinctions, challenging conventional asset class behaviour and creating a compelling, often mispriced opportunity in emerging market debt – with structural shifts like falling renewable energy costs and AI broadening that opportunity set further.   Conflict-related commodity market disruption is just the latest in a series of shocks testing […]
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How to create a legacy through philanthropy

The UK’s 13.5 million Baby Boomers are transferring huge sums of money to their younger relatives. In the UK alone, £7 trillion could be passed down to the next generation by 2050.    The majority of recipients will likely invest their inheritance in real estate, private equity, or stocks and bonds; however, there will be […]
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Northcote in talks to buy UK wealth manager

Private equity firm Northcote Equity is in talks to buy a wealth manager called Lockhart Capital Management, according to people familiar with the matter.   The recently-launched buyout shop is set to acquire the UK-based business, which was founded in 2017 and has offices in Cobham, Aberdeen and Leeds.  
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Choose your FD scheme: How public and private banks' FD rates compare for depositors

Fixed deposits (FDs) continue to remain one of the most preferred investment options for conservative investors in India, especially amid volatile equity markets and uncertain global economic conditions. Offering guaranteed returns and capital protection, FDs are widely used for emergency funds, short-term financial goals, and post-retirement income planning.   In 2026, banks across categories — […]
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Iceland is the world's most expensive country

Switzerland is no longer the world's most expensive country. That position now belongs to Iceland, according to calculations by the Icelandic trade union Viska, and reported by Swiss Info and YLE.   As stated by the Viska economist Vilhjálmur Hilmarsson, prices in Iceland are about three percent higher than in Switzerland. Viska's calculations are based […]
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We want to spark interest

For several years, Rahn+Bodmer Co. has been organizing a series of events exclusively for women called "Women Share Knowledge." The focus is on peer exchange and the transfer of expertise through clearly presented information on finance, retirement planning, and selected everyday topics. In this interview, Patricia Isner, who designs each event, discusses the origins of […]
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