02/29/2016
Where the puck will be by Tim Price
“My interest is in the future because I am going to spend the rest of my life there.” - Charles Kettering.
Comment, Analysis & Research
02/29/2016
Heartwood to broaden its emerging markets exposure
By Jade Fu, Investment Manager at Heartwood Investment Management
02/29/2016
Britain as global investor and foreign investment location: second only to the USA
The UK is second only to the USA in terms of the stock of outward investment (investment abroad) and inward investment (foreign investment in the UK).
02/26/2016
Russia, new frontier for Islamic finance
Russia has a native Muslim populations of roughly 20 million
02/26/2016
Increasing signs of economic slowdown throughout the world: Guy Wagner (Banque de Luxembourg)
Signs of economic slowdown are increasing worldwide. Apart from weakness in the manufacturing sector, services activities are also starting to be affected, despite the favourable effects of falling oil prices on consumer purchasing powe
02/26/2016
Businesses guilty of wasting 5% of revenues a year
CIMA polled more than 2,000 finance professionals, of which half (50%) admitted their organisations lack any kind of strategy to drive cost competitiveness.
02/26/2016
The hottest hedge fund strategy tells you everything you need to know about markets right now
The good news is that there's a hedge fund strategy for that, and it's set to be a very popular approach.
02/26/2016
Why you might be wrong about both China and gold
There have always been those who have argued that the precious metal is a poor investment.
02/26/2016
Morning Coffee: The real downside to working for RBS. Putative good news for bankers in Europe by Sarah Butcher 5 hours ago
When you work for RBS’s investment bank, however, you are expected to do penance for the sins of your forebears, even if you joined after the sins were committed and share none of their culpability.
02/26/2016
What European finance professionals in London really think about Brexit
We asked 25 non-British European finance professionals who are either working in London now or who have worked in London in the recent past for their opinions on the pleasures of London – or not.
02/26/2016
Fuel tycoon's heirs top Forbes' Polish rich list
The heirs of energy tycoon Jan Kulczyk have topped Forbes magazine's latest ranking of Poland's wealthiest citizens.
02/26/2016
Quilter Cheviot discusses what a possible Brexit could mean for the UK
Richard Carter, Fixed Income Specialist, Quilter Cheviot discusses what a possible Brexit could mean for the UK.
02/26/2016
Strategic Beta Needs Smart Marketing in Europe Boosting presence on direct-to-consumer platforms would narrow gap with US
Providers will have to adapt to circumstances, and be prepared to see many products fall by the wayside
02/26/2016
Investors urged to use the current market volatility to their financial advantage
deVere CEO Nigel Green concludes: “Investors would be urged not to sit on the sidelines waiting for calmer waters in the markets.
02/26/2016
Firing Line: Christian Pellis
Amundi is one of the largest fund managers in the world
02/26/2016
Investors should be 'more cautious' on the prospects for RBS shares following latest results, says top analyst
This is key to the worrying trend James cited as damaging the investment case for the bank.
02/26/2016
Close Brothers Asset Management to present on financial education at Employee Benefits Connect event
Employers therefore need to look at capitalising on this interest and the wider benefits that a well-designed financial education programme can deliver.
02/26/2016
Global search firm AP Executive once again named International Recruitment Specialist Firm of the Year for Switzerland
Recognised for the second time in three years, the award reflects the firm’s commitment to delivering exceptional recruitment and executive search services in one of the world’s leading offshore financial centres, Switzerland and international
02/25/2016
EU referendum: HSBC warns pound could fall by up to 15% if UK votes for Brexit
A vote for Brexit would have potentially huge consequences for all asset classes," HSBC said.
02/25/2016
Morning Coffee: The harsh truth about pay for many ‘bankers.’ Most eligible hedge fund billionaire
Salary benchmarking firm Emolument compared the pay data of 9,351 employees working in ‘front office’ and ‘back office’ banking jobs in the City of London.