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What's driving Russia's interest in Africa?

We look at rising Russia-Africa trade, the economics behind the S-400 deal, and new players in the gaming industry.

Like fossil fuel in the ground, customer data may soon be a liability, not an asset

The massive fines imposed on companies such as BA and the Marriott group are a warning to big data hoarders

Data beyond the desktop by Iress

We bring direct connectivity from 16 data centres

Are you wasting your time? by Tim Price

This is not to say that the financial media deliver no value to their users, only that it helps to appreciate their limitations.

Only 10% of multimillionaires in Britain donate to charity

Charities could receive an extra £2bn in funding if just 10% more of the ‘super-rich’ decided to donate

Hedge funds move away from unpopular 'two and 20' fee model - survey

The survey conducted by trade group The Alternative Investment Management Association found that the average fee for the sector was now 1.3% of assets under management (AUM) and 1.4% for funds launched in the past year.

Asset management ‘way behind’ on AI, experts say

Panellists at Financial News event talk AI, sports coaching and the problem with accelerators

French competitiveness: Is Paris the place to be?

Grimaud, Stéphane Janin (head of Global Regulatory Development, AXA IM) and Eric Sidot (head of Market Infrastructures, AFG) presented the proposals resulting from this work at a special session on "French Competitiveness, Paris, the Place to

Hot tax topics, Westminster-style by George Bull

So, what are those hot topics?

Inheritance to drop £50k in 20 years

In 20 years’ time, a similar group of individuals will have an average of £235,143 in retirement funds, but only expect to pass on 32 per cent to other generations - amounting to £74,070.

The Global CIO Office Weekly - How Much Lower for Government Bond Yields?

For someone unschooled in the events of the last decade, yields at these levels would seem to indicate the onset of a recession of note or at least some other systemic event of dire consequence.

A simpler, clearer Iress

19 years on, Iress has changed a lot.

Global wealth continues to build beyond Europe

The ultra-HNWI population declined by 4%, and their wealth declined by around 6%.

A changing landscape: the FCA’s strategic priorities for the pensions sector

Speech by Edwin Schooling Latter, Director of Markets and Wholesale Policy at the FCA, delivered at Pensions and Benefits UK 2019.

Developments in corporate governance and investor stewardship and the challenges facing companies

Amendments were also made to compel the largest companies and groups of companies in Luxembourg to disclose non-financial information concerning policy, risks and performance relating to social, environmental and employee matters.

“Mind-alteringly cheap” by Tim Price

As a financial analyst one is often asked, “Where do you see financial bubbles today ?”

BNP Paribas to source Asia stock research from Morningstar, cut analyst jobs

Under the pact with Morningstar, BNP will source research coverage for about 150 company stocks across six industrial sectors listed in China, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan, the bank said in a statement.

Companies with stronger corporate reputations are more likely to withstand stock market shockwaves

For the first time, research unveils the individual components of corporate reputation that create the most value for the world’s leading companies

Société Générale chairman admits it was too slow to fire traders

French bank’s shares are one of the worst performers in Europe’s banking sector

John Glen speaks at the Green Finance Summit

John Glen spoke about the the publication of the Green Finance Strategy.

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