12/01/2016
Schroders: The ‘75% chance’ that the Santa Rally exists
Stockmarkets are more likely to rise in December than any other month, according to analysis of nearly three decades of data.
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12/01/2016
Jim Armitage: Don’t panic — we’re safer than we have been for years
A further reason not to fear too much for RBS’s survival: the Bank is factoring the Very Worst Outcome of the potential fines for mis-selling rubbish mortgage-backed securities in the US.
11/30/2016
Operational Challenges Ahead for Wealth Management Firms
The survey examines how wealth managers and private banks cope with the multitude of new regulatory requirements and continuous market reforms.
11/30/2016
Standard Life Investments - On the reflation runway?
Our forecasts reflect this optical improvement, with developed market price growth expected to accelerate to 1.7% next year. Does this mean that we are at the end of the lowflation scare?
11/30/2016
Hidden Growth Within Family Businesses: Driving Success Without The Fame
While family businesses are focused on growth, many of them stay discreet about their success, rarely appear on front pages, and continue to be an enigma.
11/30/2016
54% of incumbents say fintech partnerships have boosted revenue
Incumbents need to carefully consider the practicalities of integrating fintechs' technology with legacy systems
11/30/2016
Babyboomer wealth vital for future generations, MPs told
At some point you will presumably leave what you have to your children.
11/30/2016
The International Banker 2016 Western & Eastern European Awards Winners
This compares poorly with the 3 percent that US banks earn and the average net-interest margin of 2 percent of Canadian banks.
11/30/2016
Some investors worry about ‘doubling-down’ of strategy at expense of Africa
Close allies of the Barclays boss say he has been helped by “exogenous events”, including a recent rebound in trading of bonds and loans, a key engine of its investment bank.
11/30/2016
Mark Carney: European economies face hit if cut off from City of London
Mark Carney: European economies face hit if cut off from City of London
11/30/2016
Chasm between rich and poor widens in Russia as living standards fall
According to the survey, called the Global Wealth Report, within 12 months, the average income of households decreased from $12,086 to $10,344.
11/29/2016
ABN Amro introduces Gradefix: ‘risk-as-a-service’
The consumer or SME submits transaction data for analysis.
11/29/2016
Avaloq in talks with private equity firms?
Avaloq has been growing its market share steadily, sparking concerns that the company’s resources are being stretched.
11/29/2016
Number of women in asset management flatlines
‘Limited leadership opportunities’ for female entrants, finds study of 26,000 funds
11/29/2016
Strategy Update from BNP Paribas Investment Partners
Leading indicators pointed to solid growth, with Eurozone manufacturing and services PMIs improving further
11/29/2016
The importance of digital for wealth managers
The adoption of hybrid and robo advisory tools will register the higher growth in two years
11/29/2016
European banking chief warns Britain about protectionist measures
Her government could be forced to choose between remaining in the EU single market and regaining control over immigration.
11/29/2016
Britain’s confused development aid plans
The funding splurge on private equity is at odds with UK commitments
11/29/2016
London penthouses you can buy for less than £1.5 million
There is also a communal terrace at the other end of the 1.348 sq ft home.
11/29/2016
Can you have your cake and eat it with fund management? - Jason Hollands
Of course, more risk in itself is no guarantee of higher returns. It merely paves the way to a wider range of potential outcomes: if more risk assured higher returns, then it wouldn’t be risky!