03/28/2019
Alternative views by Tim Price
One of the many joys of unshackling yourself from the confines of the mainstream media is that you get to hear interesting, intriguing and thought-provoking perspectives, in a longform format.
Comment, Analysis & Research
03/28/2019
Brexit - Deal or No Deal by Geoff Cook
Fearing another defeat, the PM's Deputy David Lidington was reported to be engaged in a last ditch attempt over the weekend to build a cross party consensus between a no deal and the withdrawal agreement concluded with the EU.
03/28/2019
Why investors are worried about the yield curve
Fluctuating yields on government bonds could signal a contraction in global growth
03/27/2019
Graham Bentley: Time to turn actively-managed fund pricing on its head
Of course, there are Thatcherites fortunate enough to begin their bike ride at a home rather statelier, undertaking their journey with nanny’s packed lunch and a sojourn at Eton College.
03/27/2019
Pensions Lifetime Allowance and Annual Allowance
The Lifetime Allowance and Annual Allowance restrictions for high earners are overkill.
03/27/2019
Qatar resists bank merger
The discontent among key shareholders adds to widening opposition to the deal, which Germany sees as a way to ensure financing to the country’s export-oriented economy during a downturn.
03/27/2019
Affordable and clean energy tops list of Sustainable Development Goals supported by wealthy investors
Currently, 16% of AUM from the HNWIs surveyed is allocated towards philanthropy.
03/27/2019
Funds Are Flowing From Philanthropy to Investments; Is This A Good Thing?
This can be achieved by investing in companies that align themselves with these goals
03/27/2019
Only 5% of UK millennial investors use robo-advice services, as human expertise is still preferred over AI technology
According to GlobalData’s recent ‘UK Investors Survey’, face-to-face communication, amongst millennials, still reigns supreme when arranging the buying and selling of investments.
03/27/2019
Private M&A in France
The time period for achieving the transaction varies depending on the circumstances
03/27/2019
AXA’s Chief Financial Officer communicates company’s 2018 results for Women in Finance Charter
The company is also on track for its target of 40% of senior management roles to be held by women by December 2020, with a tolerance of 10%
03/26/2019
Hundreds of UK houses in off-shore havens
Of these, 362 are owned by companies based in so-called secrecy jurisdictions, or tax havens – countries whose laws allow them to keep their financial activities private or to pay a low amount of tax.
03/26/2019
Is Investment in UK Businesses Set to Rise?
According to Master Investor’s research, healthcare (16%) and technology (15%) are currently the most favoured UK sectors for investments.
03/25/2019
The European Union has bigger problems to deal with than Brexit
The next recession will expose the eurozone as a half-baked project in need of leadership
03/25/2019
ING chief claims Dutch bonus rules hurting in race to lure bankers
European capitals vying for financial services jobs expected to leave London
03/25/2019
The big debate: Is Britain’s post-Brexit future bright? - Coutts
Four panellists – a politician, trade expert, campaigner and writer – fiercely debated whether or not Britain would have a bright future in front of an audience of Coutts clients.
03/25/2019
FE unveils who made its 2019 Alpha Manager Hall of Fame
18 new entrants featured
03/25/2019
Most popular funds since pension freedoms revealed
AJ Bell's analysis showed a £100,000 portfolio split equally across the top 10 most purchased funds would now be worth £122,910 if withdrawals of £5,000 a year were made.
03/25/2019
Criminals stole £1.2 billion from UK bank accounts in 2018
Stolen data is used to commit fraud both directly and indirectly.
03/24/2019
Gilbert’s comfort in his old age
According to new Investment Association rules, top bods who change jobs like Gilbert can expect to see their pensions brought into line with most of their staff.