Oil sanctions: talk is cheap
And alternative assets’ struggles
And alternative assets’ struggles
Could this be a film we’ve seen before?
In this edition: Abu Dhabi draws the rich with secular divorce; Nigeria’s rich are facing a brutal wave of kidnapping; Japanese gardens are subtle reflections of wealth and culture; Chinese collectors leaving big auction bills unpaid
Plus, David Ellison (finally) forces Warner Bros to consider selling itself and European companies try to unseat SpaceX’s dominance
A vast distribution network helped the asset manager navigate the shift to passive investing, but new challenges are looming
Prolonged downturn in dealmaking has meant fewer opportunities and squeeze on pay
As part of a tech arms race, banks are also using artificial intelligence to stop scams with increasing effectiveness
Power station in north Wales. edhphotography/ShutterstockThe UK government is reportedly considering abandoning its goal of removing fossil fuels from the country’s electricity supply by 2030 in an attempt to keep energy bills down.
Donald Trump has finally decided to hit Russia with sanctions – the first package he has imposed since he came back to the White House in January.
steved_np3/ShutterstockThe River Wye used to be full of wild salmon. Today it is full of algae.
And the meandering waterway which has long attracted anglers, hikers and poets is now the subject of a major pollution lawsuit.