• Actress Helena Bonham Carter, in Dolce & Gabbana, attends the Bafta Television Awards at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. Getty Images
    Actress Helena Bonham Carter, in Dolce & Gabbana, attends the Bafta Television Awards at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. Getty Images
  • 'I May Destroy You' star Michaela Coel, in Maximilian, attends the Bafta Television Awards at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. Getty Images
    'I May Destroy You' star Michaela Coel, in Maximilian, attends the Bafta Television Awards at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. Getty Images
  • 'Killing Eve' star Jodie Comer, in Gabriela Hearst, attends the Bafta Television Awards at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. Getty Images
    'Killing Eve' star Jodie Comer, in Gabriela Hearst, attends the Bafta Television Awards at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. Getty Images
  • 'Bridgerton' star Nicola Coughlan, in Valentino, attends the Bafta Television Awards at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. Getty Images
    'Bridgerton' star Nicola Coughlan, in Valentino, attends the Bafta Television Awards at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. Getty Images
  • 'Black Panther' star Letitia Wright, in Prada, attends the Bafta Television Awards at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. Getty Images
    'Black Panther' star Letitia Wright, in Prada, attends the Bafta Television Awards at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. Getty Images
  • 'Normal People' star Paul Mescal attends the Bafta Television Awards at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. Getty Images
    'Normal People' star Paul Mescal attends the Bafta Television Awards at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Actress Billie Piper attends the Bafta Television Awards at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. Getty Images
    Actress Billie Piper attends the Bafta Television Awards at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Diversity dancers Jordan Banjo and Ashley Banjo attend the Bafta Television Awards at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. Getty Images
    Diversity dancers Jordan Banjo and Ashley Banjo attend the Bafta Television Awards at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. Getty Images
  • 'Fresh Meat' star Zawe Ashton, in Zimmerman, attends the Bafta Television Awards at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. Getty Images
    'Fresh Meat' star Zawe Ashton, in Zimmerman, attends the Bafta Television Awards at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Palestinian-American actor Waleed Zuaiter and Jona Zuaiter attend the Bafta Television Awards at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. Getty Images
    Palestinian-American actor Waleed Zuaiter and Jona Zuaiter attend the Bafta Television Awards at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Actress Hayley Squires attends the Bafta Television Awards at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. Getty Images
    Actress Hayley Squires attends the Bafta Television Awards at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. Getty Images
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    Actor Paapa Essiedu attends the Bafta Television Awards at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. Getty Images
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    Actor Tobias Menzies attends the Bafta Television Awards at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Actress Lydia West, in Loewe, attends the Bafta Television Awards at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. Getty Images
    Actress Lydia West, in Loewe, attends the Bafta Television Awards at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Actress Sophie Okonedo, in Bottega Veneta, attends the Bafta Television Awards at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. Getty Images
    Actress Sophie Okonedo, in Bottega Veneta, attends the Bafta Television Awards at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Actress Aimee Lou Wood attends the Bafta Television Awards at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. Getty Images
    Actress Aimee Lou Wood attends the Bafta Television Awards at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Journalist and presenter Stacey Dooley attends the Bafta Television Awards at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. Getty Images
    Journalist and presenter Stacey Dooley attends the Bafta Television Awards at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Actress Siena Kelly attends the Bafta Television Awards at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. Getty Images
    Actress Siena Kelly attends the Bafta Television Awards at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. Getty Images
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    Actress Daisy May Cooper attends the Bafta Television Awards at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. Getty Images
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    Actress Gbemisola Ikumelo attends the Bafta Television Awards at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Musician Alexis Ffrench attends the Bafta Television Awards at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. Getty Images
    Musician Alexis Ffrench attends the Bafta Television Awards at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Actors and writers Mae Martin and Joe Hampson attend the Bafta Television Awards at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. Getty Images
    Actors and writers Mae Martin and Joe Hampson attend the Bafta Television Awards at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. Getty Images
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    Actor Shaun Parkes attends the Bafta Television Awards at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Actress Golda Rosheuvel, in Simone Rocha, attends the Bafta Television Awards at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. Getty Images
    Actress Golda Rosheuvel, in Simone Rocha, attends the Bafta Television Awards at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Comedian Bill Bailey attends the Bafta Television Awards at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. Getty Images
    Comedian Bill Bailey attends the Bafta Television Awards at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Actor Ncuti Gatwa attends the Bafta Television Awards at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. Getty Images
    Actor Ncuti Gatwa attends the Bafta Television Awards at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Presenter Claudia Winkleman attends the Bafta Television Awards at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. Getty Images
    Presenter Claudia Winkleman attends the Bafta Television Awards at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Comedians Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan attend the Bafta Television Awards at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. Getty Images
    Comedians Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan attend the Bafta Television Awards at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. Getty Images
  • 'Strictly Come Dancing' star Oti Mabuse attends the Bafta Television Awards at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. Getty Images
    'Strictly Come Dancing' star Oti Mabuse attends the Bafta Television Awards at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Actor Reece Shearsmith attends the Bafta Television Awards at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. Getty Images
    Actor Reece Shearsmith attends the Bafta Television Awards at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. Getty Images
  • 'Line of Duty' star Adrian Dunbar attends the Bafta Television Awards at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. Getty Images
    'Line of Duty' star Adrian Dunbar attends the Bafta Television Awards at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Comedienne Rose Matafeo attends the Bafta Television Awards at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. Getty Images
    Comedienne Rose Matafeo attends the Bafta Television Awards at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Bafta interview host AJ Odudu attends the Bafta Television Awards at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. Getty Images
    Bafta interview host AJ Odudu attends the Bafta Television Awards at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. Getty Images

Bafta TV Awards 2021 fashion: Helena Bonham Carter, Jodie Comer and Michaela Coel among red carpet's stars


Emma Day
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It has been a comparatively dreary year when it comes to red carpet fashion, with many A-list events relegated to Zoom-only ceremonies due to the pandemic.

However, a little sparkle could be seen in London on Sunday night, as stars of the silver screen assembled in the British capital for the annual Bafta TV Awards.

The occasion, which fetes the best of TV series, films and documentaries from the past year, was held partly online, but with a number of famous faces attending in person.

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The Crown star Helena Bonham Carter, Killing Eve's Jodie Comer and Bridgerton's Nicola Coughlan were among the stars who turned out for the evening, with a number of voluminous gowns and sleek separates spotted on the red carpet.

Normal People's Paul Mescal, who took home the Best Leading Actor award for his role in the drama, and Michaela Coel, who nabbed a slew of awards for her show I May Destroy You, also showed up on the night.

Scroll through the gallery above to see some of the best red carpet looks from the Bafta TV Awards 2021.

Black Panther actress Letitia Wright, Palestinian-American actor Waleed Zuaiter, who was nominated for his role in Baghdad Central, and Doctor Who star Billie Piper were also among the attendees.

Held with a small live audience, the ceremony left acclaimed Netflix series The Crown empty handed.

The fictionalised account of the modern British royal family, which swept the board at the Golden Globes earlier this year, had been nominated for four categories, including Bonham Carter for Best Supporting Actress as Princess Margaret.

Other big winners of the night included Malachi Kirby, who won Best Supporting Actor for his role in Small Axe, as well as Rakie Ayola, who won Best Supporting Actress for her turn in Anthony.

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Mercer, the investment consulting arm of US services company Marsh & McLennan, expects its wealth division to at least double its assets under management (AUM) in the Middle East as wealth in the region continues to grow despite economic headwinds, a company official said.

Mercer Wealth, which globally has $160 billion in AUM, plans to boost its AUM in the region to $2-$3bn in the next 2-3 years from the present $1bn, said Yasir AbuShaban, a Dubai-based principal with Mercer Wealth.

Within the next two to three years, we are looking at reaching $2 to $3 billion as a conservative estimate and we do see an opportunity to do so,” said Mr AbuShaban.

Mercer does not directly make investments, but allocates clients’ money they have discretion to, to professional asset managers. They also provide advice to clients.

“We have buying power. We can negotiate on their (client’s) behalf with asset managers to provide them lower fees than they otherwise would have to get on their own,” he added.

Mercer Wealth’s clients include sovereign wealth funds, family offices, and insurance companies among others.

From its office in Dubai, Mercer also looks after Africa, India and Turkey, where they also see opportunity for growth.

Wealth creation in Middle East and Africa (MEA) grew 8.5 per cent to $8.1 trillion last year from $7.5tn in 2015, higher than last year’s global average of 6 per cent and the second-highest growth in a region after Asia-Pacific which grew 9.9 per cent, according to consultancy Boston Consulting Group (BCG). In the region, where wealth grew just 1.9 per cent in 2015 compared with 2014, a pickup in oil prices has helped in wealth generation.

BCG is forecasting MEA wealth will rise to $12tn by 2021, growing at an annual average of 8 per cent.

Drivers of wealth generation in the region will be split evenly between new wealth creation and growth of performance of existing assets, according to BCG.

Another general trend in the region is clients’ looking for a comprehensive approach to investing, according to Mr AbuShaban.

“Institutional investors or some of the families are seeing a slowdown in the available capital they have to invest and in that sense they are looking at optimizing the way they manage their portfolios and making sure they are not investing haphazardly and different parts of their investment are working together,” said Mr AbuShaban.

Some clients also have a higher appetite for risk, given the low interest-rate environment that does not provide enough yield for some institutional investors. These clients are keen to invest in illiquid assets, such as private equity and infrastructure.

“What we have seen is a desire for higher returns in what has been a low-return environment specifically in various fixed income or bonds,” he said.

“In this environment, we have seen a de facto increase in the risk that clients are taking in things like illiquid investments, private equity investments, infrastructure and private debt, those kind of investments were higher illiquidity results in incrementally higher returns.”

The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, one of the largest sovereign wealth funds, said in its 2016 report that has gradually increased its exposure in direct private equity and private credit transactions, mainly in Asian markets and especially in China and India. The authority’s private equity department focused on structured equities owing to “their defensive characteristics.”

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