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UHNW investors pivot to private equity for long-term returns

May 23, 2023

Recent research provides insights into the portfolio asset allocation of the very wealthy, as many ultra-high-net-worth investors have doubled their allocations in private equity since 2020.

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Asset management plunge calls for a business model rethink

May 16, 2023

Global assets under management dropped by 10% in 2022, according to BCG’s global asset management industry report. This is prompting many asset managers to review their cost structure and look at how to diversify their revenue streams.

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US banks report solid Q1 results despite market turmoil

May 9, 2023

While much focus has been on the recent bank failures in the US, many of the larger institutions have improved their financial performance due to net interest income growth and another quarter of strong trading results.

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Are you there, God? It’s us… fintech

May 2, 2023

Fintech’s age of adolescence has arrived. The adult world of JPMorgan beckons. Recent US banking failures have more to do with start-up growing pains than the traditional banking industry.

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Bank of the Year Awards 2023 – open for entries

May 2, 2023

The Banker’s awards are the most prestigious in the global banking industry and have been running since 2000.

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Can we wait 140 years for gender parity?

April 25, 2023

The 10th edition of OMFIF’s Gender Balance Index paints a gloomy picture when it comes to the progress made on senior-level gender equality at central banks, commercial banks, pension funds and sovereign funds.

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A time for reflection after banking sector strife

April 18, 2023

The question of global financial stability has come to the fore following the demise of Silicon Valley Bank and Credit Suisse in quick succession. Where are the emerging points of weakness in the banking system?

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Banks need to do more to ensure responsible AI use

April 11, 2023

AI’s ability to transform how the world works, consumes and learns is highlighted by applications like ChatGPT. In financial services, transparency around the use of such technology is key to protecting customers and keeping their trust.

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Is blockchain on the cusp of a breakthrough?

April 4, 2023

By 2030, the growth of blockchain will be measured in billions of users and trillions of dollars, driven by the adoption of central bank digital currencies and tokenised assets, according to a Citi report.

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What are the lessons from SVB’s failure?

March 30, 2023

Regulators on both sides of the Atlantic have worked hard and fast to contain the fallout from SVB’s meltdown. But what actions could have been taken to avoid this disaster?

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