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Thirty years ago, on 23rd of August 1994, one million pounds was deliberately burned and destroyed in an old disused boathouse on the Scottish Isle of Jura. The answer to who would do this is the K Foundation, founded by The KLF band members: Bill Drummond and Jimmy Cauty. Why hold a bonfire?

Central banks’ communication strategies shifting from forward guidance to data dependency has increased market volatility and made forward planning more challenging, as central banks now rely on the latest economic data.

Superstitions like Friday the 13th can affect financial markets, whereby investors allow psychological factors to influence their decision making on these supposedly unlucky days. It’s important to stay aware of how emotions and biases can affect your choices

In our latest video, Siobhan Archer, Global Stewardship Lead, discusses the importance of biodiversity data and why understanding biodiversity is critical to support the planet’s health and resilience.

September has got off to a volatile start, as concerns mount over the state of the US economy and equities and bonds are now negatively correlated—bonds have outperformed while equities have fallen, as concerns are no longer driven by inflation but a weakening labour market and its potential to weigh on US growth.

News that the pound has strengthened to its highest value against the dollar will be welcome to those enjoying the last of the summer holidays, as those pounds stretch further.

It takes a huge base of support to make the Edinburgh Festivals happen and as public finances continue to be squeezed, Julie Hutchison, Technical Director for Philanthropy and Charities, discusses how philanthropy will play an ever-more important role in our latest insights.

It seems hard to believe it has only been four weeks since Kamala Harris took over the Democratic nomination, after President Joe Biden stepped aside over concerns of his age and health.

On Monday 19th August, LGT Group announced its half-year results, reporting strong net asset inflows and strong business growth. We are pleased to share with you the key takeaways.

As a conscious consumer, can I still buy avocados? And what local alternatives are there to quinoa? An overview.