04/10/2019
RPT-Berlin reveals contacts with Deutsche Bank amid merger talks
Two of those meetings happened in January, while the third was on March 18
Comment, Analysis & Research
04/10/2019
Brexit drives GBP62 billion offshore as UK fund investors flee to Dublin and Luxembourg, says Calastone
In the last six months, more UK investor capital has flowed into offshore funds than it has into UK-domiciled ones, GBP9.5 billion compared to GBP7.5 billion.
04/09/2019
UK Private Sector Employment rate in Northern Ireland falls at Quickest rate since 2013 business activity also drops AMID Brexit Uncertainty
“Furthermore, the rate of job cuts was solid, having accelerated to the steepest since April 2013.
04/09/2019
Investors pay the price when egos rule for fund managers
Research shows investors should also be wary of firms headed by egotistical chiefs
04/09/2019
Competitiveness of Europe and European Financial Markets by Yves Mersch
Only a few countries have engaged in more far-reaching structural reforms, most notably Greece and France.
04/09/2019
MGA Association hears of Guernsey’s ambitions
There are more than 300 MGAs in the UK, underwriting about 10% of the UK general insurance market’s £47 billion in premium income.
04/09/2019
Digital Services Key to Customer Loyalty - RESEARCH
Banks and building societies that deliver connected digital experiences are positioned to empower and retain customers in the ‘always-on’ financial services landscape
04/09/2019
HSBC banker killed in Alps snowboarding accident
A British banker has been killed in a snowboarding accident in the Alps.
04/09/2019
Eurolab and Andriy Palchevsky tied to Russia, Caribbean tax avoidance
Palchevsky’s clinic has connections to shady, offshore holdings via a residential address in Essex, England.
04/08/2019
Before the Fall by Tim Price
For decades, the basic promise was that if you didn’t work the state would support you, but you would be poor.
04/08/2019
‘The Future Of Clearing’ report - RESEARCH
The report draws on existing studies and quantitative assessments
04/05/2019
Diversity initiatives contradict asset managers’ vast gender pay gap
Women’s pay lags men’s as much as 46% at some investment houses
04/05/2019
The real-life fight against dirty money flowing into London from foreign countries
A sacked official of Bangladesh Armed Forces Shahid Uddin Khan smuggled out millions of dollars from Bangladesh to various countries including United Kingdom.
04/05/2019
Exchequer Secretary speech: Charity Tax Group conference
The Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, Robert Jenrick, delivered a speech at the Charity Tax Group conference.
04/05/2019
Central Bankers Are Hitting the Pause Button
The Federal Reserve and fellow leading central banks are hitting the pause button when it comes to monetary policy.
04/05/2019
Cash Is King for Russia’s Millionaires
Country’s millionaires hold 26 percent of their assets in cash
04/05/2019
Sanlam comments on the auto-enrolment rise
People are choosing to remain in their workplace pension schemes, preparing better for retirement.
04/05/2019
LEBC welcome Gender Pay Gap reduction
As part of its campaign to help close the Gender Pension Gap, LEBC will be publishing a cradle to grave guide to help women improve their retirement planning.
04/05/2019
Morningstar improving bond fund data reporting
The change could impact how advisers construct fixed-income portfolios for clients
04/04/2019
Complexity of modern family relationships spurs revisions to wills
The survey found that a quarter (26%) of over 50s don’t have a will at all, leaving their assets to pass under the intestacy rules.