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Hedge fund number to shrink, first drop since crisis: Barclays

Barclays estimated 2016 would end with 340 fewer hedge funds worldwide, down about 4 percent from last year.

Post stress test’s investment opportunities in the banking sector - SYZ

The European banking system overall appears equipped to face an adverse macroeconomic scenario, with some well known exceptions such as Monte dei Paschi, whose failure was largely expected, and some alarm bells not surprisingly ringing for large players s

Central London prime retail property proves Brexit safe haven with investment reaching £1bn in H1

These investors are benefiting from recent falls in sterling, while also taking reassurance from the boost sterling depreciation will have on spending from overseas visitors.

Think twice about overexposure to UK markets - deVere Group

A weak sterling flatters export earnings for multinationals, so supports their share prices.

New Study: Data Theft Rising Sharply, Insider Threats Cited as Leading Cause

New Ponemon Institute Report Finds Most Employees Have Too Much Access, Multiplying Damage When Accounts Are Compromised

Imagination is the highest form of research - Albert Einstein by Penny Lovell

With so many friends and colleagues out and about on wonderful August adventures, I decided to focus the week on those who remain hard at work and for whom some light travel distraction wouldn't go amiss.

A crisis of intervention by Tim Price

For those that already have, Mark Carney is the gift that keeps on giving. Borrowed imprudently and struggling to make those interest payments ?

Inside Ireland’s €8 billion Strategic Investment Fund

It is so big that it has to be careful that any money it places in a fund doesn’t cause distortions across the whole economy.

One of the biggest warning signs of the financial crisis is flashing again but this time is different

The rate spiked to sky-high levels in 2008 and 2009 during the financial crisis as the banks appeared to be on the edge of collapse.

Investing: The great escape

Switch into emerging markets is less about potential growth and more to do with stagnation at home

Number of dollar billionaires in UK declines by a fifth

Super-rich hit by sterling weakness and referendum vote

Weak corporate investment jeopardises the potential for economic growth over the medium term

This is the view of Guy Wagner, Chief Investment Officer at Banque de Luxembourg, and his team, in their monthly analysis, ‘Highlights’.

Bank of England’s Brexit response is a ‘hammer blow’ for beleaguered EU

Comments from Nigel Green, CEO and founder of deVere Group

Weak pound creates bargain London property deals for Gulf buyers

That is the biggest annual decline in almost seven years prompted by Brexit uncertainty and tax hikes.

Sterling slump knocks London off most-expensive spot for locating staff

This has sliced the cost in U.S. dollar terms of housing and office rental in London compared to other leading world cities.

Wealth managers be warned: post-Brexit client satisfaction drops

In June, 21% of those who filled out the online questionnaire said they were unhappy with their current wealth managers and were looking to switch.

UK 'Sailing Blindly' Into New Financial Crisis

Bank of England stress tests are flawed and mask major weaknesses in the banking system, claims an influential think-tank.

Rate cut rubs salt in wound for savers – Close Brothers Asset Management

For those looking to set aside money for the long-term, investment options will become more appealing by contrast.

Increasing Client Engagement - a Lesson from Facebook

Send regular communications and most importantly replace your email communications with moneyinfo’s secure messaging.

Deutsche Bank: The ‘zombie bank’ that may trigger a crisis

Deutsche’s challenges may trigger domino effect across already-weak Europe

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