09/26/2017
UBS CEO Sees Room for Banking M&A in Italy and Europe
Attending the same event, Mediobanca CEO Alberto Nagel said he saw room for consolidation "not now, but in 18 months" among Tier 2 banks
Comment, Analysis & Research
09/26/2017
Banking vs. consulting. – Which is really best now?
Banking therefore looks like the more risky career option – you might get paid more to start with, but it might not last.
09/26/2017
Growth in non-mortgage borrowing by consumers slowed, high street banks report
The figures show that non-financial companies' deposits are growing annually by 8.7% as businesses hold cashflow amid the uncertain economy.
09/26/2017
Labour says it's time to go Dutch on pensions
It is recognised as one of the best pension systems in the world.
09/26/2017
Is the Federal Reserve Relevant? by Gary Dugan
Well of course the Fed are relevant, but I got the sense last week that even they don’t believe they will be so relevant in the future.
09/26/2017
Altmann scores by Tim Price
Responding to an earlier piece by FT columnist Martin Wolf on the apparent conflicts between capitalism and democracy, she wrote:
09/25/2017
ECB’s Constancio says Bitcoin isn’t a currency, it’s a tulip
Bitcoin has fluctuated between $752 and $4,921 this year — and was around $3,600 on Friday
09/25/2017
The Irish property market powers up again - but is it forming another bubble?
Property-related loans are also increasing as lenders become more confident about the state of the market.
09/25/2017
Financial crime compliance costs soar
Advancing criminal methodologies were having a similar effect.
09/25/2017
Asset managers optimistic about growth, CBI finds
The uncertainty about Britain’s future trading relationship with the European Union continued to weigh on the industry.
09/25/2017
Bonuses widen pay gap between Britain's male and female execs
Our data show we need the Government’s gender pay gap reporting regulations more than ever before.
09/25/2017
Cooperatives are responsible for almost 10% of world employment, new study shows
The public authorities and the cooperative movement itself should pay particular attention to this forthcoming event.
09/25/2017
Wealth managers swap cash for bonds as caution persists
But central banks are indicating that their overall intention is towards raising interest rates.
09/25/2017
Low-cost, passively run funds outperformed in 2016
The group also found that active management hadn’t resulted in a consistent outperformance.
09/25/2017
Half of non doms consider leaving UK
It’s clear that non-doms have serious concerns about their futures in the UK.
09/24/2017
London can play key role in Beijing’s new ‘silk road’, says Bank of China executive
China wants to embrace globalisation.
09/24/2017
UK dealmakers are finally hearing the City’s view
Prime Minister’s Florence speech underscores more rational approach to EU divorce
09/24/2017
Russia and China quietly build business bonds
Beijing oil and gas investment gives Moscow alternative cash source
09/22/2017
Relationship of Substance to drive even stronger US-Irish Trade and Investment
Ireland is and will remain a committed member of the European Union, the largest global trading block, and Ireland is committed to its 12.5% corporation tax rate.
09/21/2017
The Wealth Finance Brief - Fieldfisher
In this quarter's edition of The Wealth Finance Brief, we focus on the art world and the long awaited proposals for reform of the security law following the announcement of the Goods Mortgages Bill.