09/25/2018
GAM Holding AG: Response to media speculation
In line with its established processes, GAM took the concerns very seriously whilst also ensuring that it protected the existence and identity of the whistle-blower.
Comment, Analysis & Research
09/25/2018
Only A Quarter Of Investors Deem Sustainability A Risk, According To Schrodersa
European investors are the least concerned globally with just 23% worried investing sustainably would harm returns
09/24/2018
Celebrating Female Leadership by Penny Lovell
Not content with successful stints at News International, The Times, Sunday Times, and the highly successful start-ups where she worked for over a decade, Karen launched her own publishing company, Citywealth, back in 2005.
09/24/2018
Challenger banks less vulnerable than main banks
Shawbrook was circled by a consortium of private equity firms and was eventually forced to accept a £850m takeover deal last June.
09/24/2018
Value of M&A deals of US companies targeting UK businesses up 115% to £79bn
The confidence that US investors have placed in the UK is indicative of the underlying strength of UK businesses and the openness of its economy.
09/24/2018
Martech market approaches $100 billion – and is growing
Our research looked at the specific technologies behind this burgeoning market.
09/24/2018
Economic Perspectives by Ruth Lea CBE
Indeed activity has firmed in recent months and, given the upturn in real earnings growth, growth should continue.
09/24/2018
Downfall by St. James’s Place
Lehman’s demise also offered a reminder that politics still mattered on markets.
09/24/2018
Looking for an expat mortgage? Check these points first
The range of lenders offering products for the expat more market is small.
09/23/2018
Tel Aviv-Centered Messaging Wins Favor of European Tech Investors, Says Israeli Venture Capitalist
Philippe Guez, founder of cross-border mergers and acquisitions firm Guez Partners, says the European perception of Israeli technology has changed, and that Israel is now on the radar of large European companies
09/21/2018
Asset owners are shifting towards responsible investing: KBIGI
A majority now view a commitment to responsible investing as something they need to action diligently and as an immediate priority.
09/20/2018
Hargreaves finds investor confidence at lowest level
The company said investors in Asia and the US were more confident than those in the UK, despite the ongoing trade disputes between the US and China.
09/20/2018
World Retail Banking Report 2018: Banks must respond to soaring customer expectations as non-traditional competition looms
The report also surveyed banking executives about the main causes of industry disruption.
09/20/2018
OppenheimerFunds Launches New HNW Research in Advance of Largest Wealth Transfer in U.K. History
In anticipation of the largest wealth transfer in U.K. history – an estimated 66% increase to £115 billion by 2027
09/20/2018
Jersey's offering for UK real estate stands up as opportunistic investors circle
Refreshingly, much has been taken on board and the issues of tax exempt investors and offshore funds were addressed directly.
09/19/2018
Why discourage non-dom wealth when it’s never been needed more?
Jeremy Arnold from Withers LLP tells Spear's that political rhetoric, point scoring, and an avalanche of legislative changes have started to take a toll on non-dom taxpayers
09/19/2018
UniCredit focussed on organic development, says CEO
“Europe will succeed if we have bigger banks which will be more efficient,” he added.
09/19/2018
Offshore M&A deal value through June nearly matches 2017 total
Last year saw new highs for offshore IPOs and that momentum has continued into 2018, with 180 companies announcing their intention to go public in the first half of the year.
09/19/2018
Bitcoin will lose 50% of its market share to Ethereum in five years
“Ethereum is already light years ahead of Bitcoin in everything but price – and this gap will become increasingly apparent as more and more investors jump into crypto. ”
09/17/2018
ESG becomes a priority
Businesses are also recognising they need to take further steps in this area.