05/15/2020
Withers Charities and Philanthropy Update
Many charities are now considering their medium and long terms plans in response to the virus.
Comment, Analysis & Research
05/15/2020
Trading Hits and Rising Risk Signal Trouble for Europe Banks (1)
First quarter marked by rising provisions and trading losses
05/15/2020
Coronavirus: changing the world of private wealth
People have become used to drastically reduced travel and a more local lifestyle.
05/15/2020
How will the planet keep moving in a post-COVID world?
Consumers may find that new travel habits stick - the 'flygskam' or flight shaming movement may intensify with more questions raised about the necessity of trips.
05/15/2020
The safest jobs at French banks may be here
Net income at Credit Agricole's corporate and investment banks fell all the same in the last quarter - it was down nearly 14%, but this was nonetheless around 12% higher than JPMorgan analysts' expectations and was driven by capital markets reve
05/14/2020
ECB interview on banking sector response
There were some concerns that we might also consider other restrictions, including on additional Tier 1 instruments.
05/14/2020
Q & A On The EU Listing Of The Bahamas
The Bahamas will continue to liaise with the FATF to ensure the on-site inspection takes place
05/14/2020
6 in 10 SMEs say their bank has been slow to offer help during the Covid-19 crisis
In addition to this, the respondents were asked about how tax changes could provide support.
05/14/2020
Top 100 social enterprises in UK revealed: NatWest SE100 2020
The top 100 list is released today, after a rigorous process to assess the best performers of the year from almost 300 applicants.
05/14/2020
Asset managers failing on human rights abuse, study finds
“Savers in particular will no doubt be shocked to find how little the industry has done to build in safeguards that could prevent their money from being used to fund weapons manufacturers and governments involved in human rights abuses.
05/14/2020
World's Best Banks 2020: Western Europe
Global Finance’s Best Banks in Western Europe 2020 distinguished themselves by strengthening their capital buffers—just in time for a wrenching new year.
05/13/2020
EBRD economies seen contracting by 3.5 per cent in 2020, 4.8 per cent rebound in 2021
The EBRD’s Chief Economist Beata Javorcik said that as the world emerged from the crisis it was crucial to look towards a future of cooperation and greater economic resilience.
05/13/2020
Analysts caution on SJP as surge in regulatory cost expected
This in turn would affect the Financial Services Compensation Scheme - and the size of its levy - if firms fail as a result.
05/13/2020
Why the EU anti-money laundering list is so short
It meant EU banks ought to do enhanced due diligence on transactions.
05/13/2020
Foundations of gold by Rathbones
Prices were volatile following a surge in the dollar and speculation that investors were selling their safest investments
05/13/2020
Supporting the Road to Future Recovery by Joe Moynihan
It’s why as an industry we have been working hard to introduce measures to support those in the local community and internationally who need support.
05/13/2020
Buying UK buy to let property after lockdown – expats will have the upper hand, thinks broker
Expat buy to let mortgage brokers Offshoreonline has seen smaller lenders switch smoothly to home working, and desktop valuations, with only minor interruptions to some aspects of service.
05/13/2020
Housing market reopens: What will happen to house prices after COVID-19?
While people can now move house and estate agents can show new properties, the sector is flailing due to COVID-19.
05/13/2020
After Lockdown: Nationalism vs. Sovereign Wealth Fund? Political Interference vs. Corporate Greed? Avoiding both Scylla and Charybdis? by Justin Urquhart
The news flow was all too often universally bad, as these industries staggered on for years with varying levels of support.
05/13/2020
Passion, planning and perseverance
Margo developed her passion for weaving in 1996