UK sees largest productivity boost since 2011
UK productivity saw its largest gain in almost six years in the third quarter of 2017, according to the Office for National Statistics.
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HM Treasury appoints former lawyer as FCA chair
HM Treasury has appointed Charles Randell as chairman of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
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Retail space facing £24m bill to cover FSCS shortfall
Wealth managers and advisers are facing a £24m bill to cover a shortfall in funding for the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS), it emerged this week.
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Tilney: Fundamentals not Fomo pushing markets higher
The continued flow of investor cash into equities has been based on improving fundamentals rather than any “fear of missing out”, according to Tilney’s investment chief.
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Tax-efficient investing to boom despite heightened risks
Investor interest in tax-efficient EIS funds is expected to rise despite managers being forced into higher-risk investments as a result of recent rule changes.
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HSBC boosts private bank with key hires
Following a series of appointments in 2017, HSBC Private Banking has continued to expand its UK presence with several hires.
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Symvan launches seed investment fund for UK tech start ups
Symvan Capital is targeting wealth managers with the launch of its third Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme fund for tax-efficient investing in UK startups.
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Ten numbers to watch in 2018
JP Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM) chief global strategist David Kelly has outlined 10 numbers investors should watch in the global economy this year to predict how their investments will fare.
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Dark cloud over retail as Debenhams doles out profit warning
Debenhams saw 22% wiped off its share price value in early trading as it slashed its profit guidance for 2018 by 27%.
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UBS unveils sustainable ETFs
UBS Asset Management has launched two ETFs to the London market with a focus on sustainability and socially responsible investing.
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Aviva targets UK investors with global equity Oeic launch
Aviva Investors has revealed an Oeic version of its £537.13m Global Equity Endurance Fund.
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Futures traders strike two-year Mifid transition deal
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has given two futures traders until 2020 to comply with updated Mifir requirements which come into effect today.
