01/03/2022
Economists anticipate slow wind-down of ECB bond-buying stimulus
Forecasters polled by FT foresee extended period of purchases in contrast to other central banks
Comment, Analysis & Research
01/02/2022
Many Irish companies slack when it comes to risk management
New survey finds businesses optimistic about role of technology in society
01/02/2022
Sovereign wealth fund, public pension fund assets hit record US$31.9t
The report also found that state-owned investors had deployed more money, both in number of deals and by volume, than in any of the previous 6 years.
12/30/2021
Banks unable to build on rate rise bounce
Futures markets suggest huge hikes in rates are unlikely
12/30/2021
British Companies Targeting US Retail Investors
U.S. trading had a “significant impact” on demand for shares in Argo Blockchain, which runs several bitcoin mining facilities.
12/30/2021
London average house price tops £507,000 as UK property values soar
Average UK house prices were 10.4% higher annually, with the typical price of a home in Britain at £254,822 in December.
12/30/2021
Bitcoin slump? Yes, but ignore the crypto deniers
“For the third consecutive year, Bitcoin has outperformed both stocks and gold.”
12/30/2021
Equity markets will be tough in 2022 but not hostile
The result will be tighter monetary policy, as central banks move to reign in stimulus programmes, and some seek to tentatively raise interest rates.
12/29/2021
Global IPO market enjoys exceptional year in 2021
In fact, the performance of the global IPO market was so strong that it broke records in terms of both volume and proceeds well into the fourth quarter of the year.
12/29/2021
UK insolvencies expected to rise in 2022
Businesses will continue to battle surging costs, supply chain woes and withdrawal of government support, say advisers
12/29/2021
Killik & Co – 4 things we’re thinking about for 2022
The freezes are thus a way for the government to increase tax revenue through measures short of introducing additional taxes and could be argued to fall into ‘stealth tax’ territory.
12/29/2021
Fintech is killing off the UK high street bank
Bank branches closing left and right, report finds
12/28/2021
Significant shifts in consumer behaviour create unique opportunities
Analysis of comprehensive payment data and recent consumer research across the Nordic markets not only shows how the pandemic has affected consumer behaviour both online and offline, but it also provides insights into which of those trends are likely to c
12/28/2021
Gibraltar moves to become world’s first cryptocurrency hub
Territory’s financial sector risks reputational damage and diplomatic sanctions if complex regulations of crypto hub fail
12/28/2021
Global financial markets brace for a bumpy ride in 2022
Soaring inflation, rising interest rates and further supply chain disruption will fuel volatility, economists say
12/28/2021
Amsterdam Is Having a Financial Renaissance
That fascination ebbed as empires fell and the era of global investment banking began, pitting Wall Street against London.
12/28/2021
The $64,000 $65,000 $57,000 Question: Bitcoin’s Place in Multi-Asset Portfolios
Could Crypto be a useful diversifier in a multi-asset portfolio? And what might be an optimal allocation if so?
12/28/2021
UK house price growth set to slow in 2022, property experts say
National growth is forecast to drop from 10% to 3-5% as higher borrowing costs dampen demand
12/28/2021
Billionaire Del Vecchio says Italian companies too focused on dividends – press
Del Vecchio, 86, is the founder of eyewear giant Luxiottica, now EssilorLuxiottica, and the top investor in Italian merchant bank Mediobanca.
12/28/2021
Audit profession unattractive to new recruits, says PwC boss
Kevin Ellis warns criticism from politicians and regulators is harming reputation of sector