Commentary
Ex-KPMG CEO on how to regulate businesses for growth
Regulators need to do more than just cutting red tape and bureaucracy, says former KPMG chief executive
The FCA’s overseas mission is a Brexit consequence
The UK markets watchdog wants to set up shop abroad for the first time. But why?
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Why asset managers need to pursue more than scale with M&A deals
Growing without a strategic purpose may not be enough for fund groups to offset headwinds, according to Hugh Elwes
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BlackRock’s Larry Fink hails democracy for private assets. But what will it mean for fees?
Cutting the charges on opaque funds might not be a good thing for managers
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Why Trump is a threat to the global financial system
The US president wants to tear down the world’s regulatory architecture. Can it survive?
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For the UK to succeed in the 21st century, we must adapt to global markets
The UK’s public markets remain a vital engine for economic growth
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If Nikhil Rathi wants to stay CEO, he needs to sort out the FCA’s ballooning headcount
The watchdog must not extend its new growth focus to its own spiralling staff numbers
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Why the London Stock Exchange must go 24/5
The City has to compete with extended trading hours as Nasdaq’s move to 24/5 trading sets a new standard
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Don’t write off the big banks as they take on startups at their own game
The ‘lumbering giants’ have improved their core services to fend off their smaller rivals
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Small funds are a big problem if we are to revive London flotations
The asset managers that help most of the companies that list in the UK are struggling
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Trump attack on DEI programmes should prompt robust City rethink
UK firms should change their failing approach to diversity, but not their overall aims
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If Jane Fraser’s investment bank overhaul is a disaster, why is Citi doing so well?
The Wall Street bank’s fourth quarter results suggest the Citi CEO’s plan is succeeding
What Daniel Pinto’s exit means for Jamie Dimon’s succession plans at JPMorgan
Pinto’s departure is certainly less of a surprise than the exit of Viswas Raghavan
How will the City fare in 2025? You’d better ask Donald Trump
Whether London booms or busts this year will depend on what he does in office
Financial regulators should be wary of private credit
Regulators need to ensure a level playing field between banks and private credit
Will Bitcoin hit $150,000 in 2025? If so it won’t just be down to Trump
Increased interest from professional investors and a more favourable regulatory framework are also positive signs for bitcoin
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Why ignoring crypto is no longer an option for wealth managers
Even the most sceptical must admit that bitcoin and the like are now an asset class
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Female CEOs being replaced by men: a sign the City still has work to do on gender equality
Progress over the past few years on improving gender diversity seems to be stalling. There needs to be a renewed focus on creating a diverse pipeline of talent
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FCA’s mishandling of whistleblower case needs an independent review
The actions of the watchdog’s chair Ashley Alder fail to set the right example
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Should pension funds invest more in private assets? Not according to government’s own gloomy report
Funds that invest more in UK private assets might end up getting worse returns
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