Standard Chartered plans to increase investment in wealth management as profits grow

Standard Chartered plans to increase investment in wealth management as profits grow

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Standard Chartered has announced plans to double its investment in its wealth management business and shift its focus towards affluent individuals and global institutions following a rise in pre-tax profits in the third quarter. The … Read more

Supporting Continuing Professional Education with Learning Management Systems

Supporting Continuing Professional Education with Learning Management Systems

Learning Management Systems (LMSs) have become essential tools for professionals seeking Continuing Professional Education (CPE) in today’s rapidly evolving workforce. In a world where skills can become obsolete overnight, continuous learning is crucial for career advancement and personal growth. LMSs offer a digital solution that enables self-directed learning and flexibility, allowing professionals to access the … Read more

UBS Global Wealth Management upgrades global equities outlook to ‘attractive’ – Reuters

UBS Global Wealth Management upgrades global equities outlook to ‘attractive’ – Reuters

UBS Global Wealth Management has upgraded its view on global equities from “neutral” to “attractive”, citing several factors such as resilient U.S. economic growth, monetary policy easing by major central banks, and an artificial intelligence (AI) boom. The analysts at UBS expressed confidence in the economic growth, stating that central banks have been proactive in … Read more

Review of Psychedelic Outlaws by Joanna Kempner: An Intriguing Argument for the Therapeutic Use of Magic Mushrooms in Pain Management | Books on Health, Mind, and Body

Review of Psychedelic Outlaws by Joanna Kempner: An Intriguing Argument for the Therapeutic Use of Magic Mushrooms in Pain Management | Books on Health, Mind, and Body

Overall, the use of magic mushrooms and psilocybin in treating cluster headaches is a fascinating and promising area of research. Despite the stigma and legal restrictions surrounding these substances, the experiences of patients like Bob Wold and the results of studies like those conducted at Yale suggest that there is real potential for these treatments … Read more

Starboard urges Pfizer board to ‘ensure management responsibility’

Starboard urges Pfizer board to ‘ensure management responsibility’

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Activist investor Starboard Value has called on Pfizer’s leadership to take action and hold management accountable for its underperforming performance. This comes as Starboard publicly discussed its plans for the pharmaceutical company after acquiring a … Read more