THE REVIEW

Hear about the threat of deflation for the eurozone and read our articles on everything from volunteering to activist investors in the latest print edition of the Review

Mainstream banks are expanding their online services and reducing their branch networks, while customers are increasingly embracing alternative investment models such as peer-to-peer lending. Does it spell the end for traditional banking, or does the bank branch still have a future?

High-net-worth families are relying increasingly on family offices to co-ordinate the many aspects of their wealth management. PwC's Clare Stirzaker and Ruby Parmar clarify the function of family offices, and explain how their role is evolving to keep pace with the constantly shifting financial landscape

In a week in which the Chancellor set out plans for building a "powerhouse" in the north of England to help drive the UK economy, there have been plenty of suggestions on how cities outside London can thrive

CISI Chairman Alan Yarrow, Chartered FCSI(Hon), talks about life as new Lord Mayor of London in the December 2014 print edition of the Review

BBC TV and radio broadcaster Justin Webb, pictured fourth from right, proved a headline attraction as guest speaker at the annual dinner of the CISI’s South Coast branch

A new manager is determined to improve the performance of his department. Should his wish to make an example of one erring employee be granted by the divisional head?

Former British Army officer Colonel Tim Collins OBE, best known for his stirring eve of battle speech during the second Iraq war, was guest speaker at the CISI’s London Annual Dinner

This year's winner of the CISI's Outstanding Compliance Professional Award, Alex Lander, Chartered FCSI, talks about his achievement - and his prowess in climbing mountains

As part of its ongoing efforts to ensure high ethical standards among its members, the CISI has extended its Code of Conduct to apply 24/7 – a move that can help the financial services sector to repair its damaged reputation