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From the editor-in-chief...
Lawsuit of the week
Good week for
Bad week for
Russian invasion risks energy spike
Crisis offers gold a chance to shine
A brighter start for the FTSE 100
Viewpoint
Japan’s small step to reopen
How South Korea overhauled Japan
Bank profits bounce back • HSBC delivered strong results, but there are concerns about its exposure to China. NatWest’s numbers failed to convince. Matthew Partridge reports
Hermès struggles to meet demand
City talk
MoneyWeek’s comprehensive guide to this week’s share tips
A Canadian view
IPO watch
The “Putin crisis” deepens • The Russian president’s ambitions seem clear; Western resolve less so. Emily Hohler reports
Britain’s timid barrage against Russia
Xi’s dismal Winter Games • A values-based brand doesn’t mix well with tyranny. Matthew Partridge reports
Will China now make its move on Taiwan?
Betting on politics
News
The way we live now… nurturing sea life after death
Suisse secrets revealed • Swiss banks have looked after the loot of a variety of unsavoury characters, according to new leaks. Did new laws in the wake of the financial crisis change nothing? Simon Wilson reports
Let’s get Britain back to life • The Covid-19 era is over, leaving a stagnant and lethargic workforce in its wake. It’s time to wake up
Who’s getting what
Nice work if you can get it
When inflation gets weird • Once inflation is embedded in an economy, it gets much harder for central banks to dislodge it
I wish I knew what a Spac was, but I’m too embarrassed to ask
Guru watch • Abby Joseph Cohen, professor of business, Columbia Business School
Best of the financial columnists
Money talks
The libertarian flaw in bitcoin
A defence of payment innovation
Wedlock is a way to level up
The real cost of net zero
A risky bet on inflation • CLO funds are complex, but could be worth a look for investors who understand the dangers
Activist watch
Short positions... mortgage merger under fire
Paying the price to save the world • Environmental risks to our future are very real. There are four reasons to be optimistic, but all will have long-term consequences for the economy and financial markets, says Jonathan Compton
Five ESG-friendly investments
Canary Wharf makes a comeback • Working from home will not mean the end of the office. High-quality landlords will do fine, says Max King
Put your savings to better use • Early mortgage repayments could be a better way to save in a low interest-rate environment
Pocket money... NS&I ups green rate
FCA’s funeral crackdown
Hiring at uncertain times • Taking on permanent staff comes with risks, but there are alternatives
The end of self-isolation
Petty cash... Help to Grow falls flat
The booming market for...