Brexit
Urgent Brexit deal needed to save 200,000 UK finance jobs
One of Britain’s most prominent Brexit committees has warned that tens of thousands of financial services jobs could be lost to continental Europe by next year if ministers do not agree a deal on single market access with the EU.
Markets muted as polls get Italy vote right
European markets were largely unmoved on Monday morning despite the Italian electorate’s decision to reject Prime Minister Matteo Renzi’s call for constitutional reform.
Mike Webb on reviving Rathbones’ unit trust business post-Brexit
Mike Webb talks about his mission to revitalise Rathbones’ unit trust business and the impact of the UK’s decision to leave the European Union
Tax & Regulation | 23 Nov 16
Chancellor cuts growth forecasts, announces £23bn ‘productivity fund’
In delivering his Autumn Statement this afternoon chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond announced cuts to growth forecasts and a £23bn ($28.7bn, €27bn) fund to tackle a lack of productivity in the British economy.
Investec profits rise in wealth and fund management arms
Investec Wealth & Investment (IW&I) reported a 14.1% rise in operating profit for the six months to 30 September, with assets under management (AUM) reaching £51.3bn ($63.9bn, €59.6bn).