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Counting the cost of the pandemic
There was good news from the US on the jobs front, with 4.8 million extra jobs created in June. However, two thirds of the job losses of March and April are still to be recovered.
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China will leapfrog the US in smart cities as well as 5G
China leapt ahead of the US in its 5G infrastructure technology – and it’s about to do the same in another area of technology that will come to define the way we live.
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The virus is fighting back globally as lockdowns ease
After early victories in the east in South Korea, Taiwan, New Zealand and arguably China, the battle against the pandemic has grown longer and tougher.
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The value of advice
On this episode we discuss the visible and intangible benefits of financial planning.
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Ian Sackfield joins as Managing Director, Investment Management Services (Branches)
We would like to announce the appointment of Ian Sackfield as Managing Director, Investment Management Services (Branches).
Senior Investment Manager joins the Leeds team
Our Leeds office has bolstered its investment management team with a new hire, Martin Tyson.
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Trustee essentials: Keep on top of tax
The majority of charities will not pay tax on their investment income or experience problems with investments that they make. However, the tax legislation does not provide a blanket tax exemption, and charities should be aware of the tax risks and pitfalls before making investment decisions.
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Populist governments struggle with the virus
Populism has, so far, had a mixed pandemic. Established parties have seized the opportunity to claim the populists in power were insufficiently attentive to expert advice.
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Central banks continue to prop-up markets
The tsunami of money has been unprecedented and is the main reason equity markets have performed as they have.
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Last Week in the City: US infections leap to record high
Garry White, Chief Investment Commentator, provides a round-up of the market moves and the global investing outlook this week ending 26 June.
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Slimming the motor industry
The push by governments for green vehicles is not match by consumer enthusiasm, but changes in the auto industry are significant and revolutionary.
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Joe Biden's plans for the USA
Democrat Joe Biden is leading in the polling for the US presidential election. What are his policies and is it too early to write off Donald Trump?
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Let's talk about markets with John Redwood: The Twin Revolution
On this episode John Redwood discusses how the green and digital revolution continues to affect the investment world.
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Operating a charity in Scotland
Graeme Dreghorn and Mary Coughlan look at the differences between operating a charity in Scotland and in the rest of the UK.
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