07/04/2022
UK interest rates: what next?
Interest rates in the UK and elsewhere are forecast to continue rising as central banks battle to contain inflation. We keep track of what these changes mean for markets and economies.
Comment, Analysis & Research
07/04/2022
UK Finance chair Bob Wigley: We need to create ‘reasons for banks to be in London’
He was also instrumental in setting up TheCityUK, spent over a decade with investment banking giant Merrill Lynch and chaired the UK green investment bank commission for ex-chancellor George Osborne.
07/01/2022
Weak growth, elevated inflation to support dollar
By all accounts, the degree of USD strength has been unprecedented in the past twenty years, and under normal circumstances, a simple mean reversion argument would suggest the dollar would peak and roll over.
07/01/2022
Evelyn Partners and CliftonLarsonAllen launch CLA Global
CLA Global expects to announce additional high-profile counterparts and member firms in 2022.
06/30/2022
One swallow does not make a summer
US equities surged 6% on the week while government bond yields tumbled 10bps in the US and 30bps in Europe.
06/30/2022
Slowing economy, a cautious outlook
The situation in Europe is very different, with growth more at risk from the Ukraine conflict and inflation more driven by food and energy price shocks.
06/29/2022
Rise in number of DB schemes appointing advisers to continue
For the research, LCP carried out an in-depth survey of seven advice firms who between them have appointments to more than 300 DB pension schemes.
06/29/2022
VP Bank tokenises the first watch in Liechtenstein
The showcase of this tokenisation took place in the Vintage Lounge of the Vaduz watch store Huber.
06/29/2022
Market rebound loses momentum - UBS
The S&P 500 fell 2.01% on Tuesday, giving back part of last week’s 6.5% rise, as continued worries that elevated inflation will weaken consumer spending and growth.
06/29/2022
Consent solicitation to insert benchmark rate replacement language into the terms and conditions of two series of Tier 1 capital notes
The purpose of each holders’ meeting and the related consent solicitation is to insert benchmark replacement language into the terms
06/29/2022
UK shop prices hit highest rate of inflation since 2008
Prices up 3.1% on a year ago, with fresh food prices in particular rising sharply, figures show
06/29/2022
Rowing in unison to enhance cross-border payments − speech by Victoria Cleland
Victoria Cleland talks about the progress of a plan to make cross-border payments cheaper, faster and more transparent.
06/28/2022
Earnings – Afterall it’s the Bottom Line that Counts
Total sales for the Nifty 200 universe grew 21% YoY, primarily led by Oil & Gas, Metals, Financial Services, and IT.
06/28/2022
One Swallow Does Not Make a Summer
The speech was interpreted as a signal of the Chinese government’s commitment towards the 5.5% growth target for the year.
06/28/2022
Market conditions shake up priorities at UK investment firms
Optimism despite multiple risks
06/27/2022
The ticking investment time bomb -- how investors got sold a myth
In 17 out of the 18 sectors analysed, the average fund underperformed a comparable benchmark.
06/27/2022
Edinburgh houses now 'cheaper' in salary terms than 15 years ago, says Bank of Scotland
That still makes the Capital the least affordable place in Scotland for property.
06/24/2022
How to pick the right wealth manager for the 2020s
Investors have never had more choice, but it can be tricky to find a good match
06/24/2022
UK explores 5% pay rises for public sector workers
Ministers examine more generous deals because of concern about strikes
06/24/2022
Your Wealth, Your Way - Impact Reports 2021
Impact Roadmaps highlight positive change across five tangible impact goals: Inclusion, Health and Wellbeing, Climate Change, Responsible Consumption and Sustainable Infrastructure