05/10/2015
Goodbye to all that by Tim Price, PFP Wealth Management
“Funny how bonds were labelled “certificates of confiscation” back in the early 1980’s when yields were 14%. What should we call them now ?” - Bill Gross.
Comment, Analysis & Research
05/10/2015
Case for European Equities Now by Francis Ellison, Columbia Threadneedle Investments
Europe has become pretty popular all of a sudden. We have seen inflows from all parts of the world into European equities, and despite the unresolved Greek financial situation, European bonds have been performing well too.
05/09/2015
Unearthing performance gains to boost bank value by Kapil Chandra and Zane Williams, McKinsey
At a time of fitful economic growth, banks around the world have lacked one of the most powerful engines for performance and valuation: robust GDP growth in their home economies.
05/08/2015
Accountancy firms diversifying services
Over two-thirds of accountancy firms are planning to diversify their range of services
05/08/2015
UK election result to provide welcome stability for business - Schroders
Rory Bateman, Head of UK and European Equities at Schroders, comments on the current UK election results
05/08/2015
UK markets rally on outright election win for Conservatives
The main FTSE 100 stock index surged towards last month's record high, while sterling chalked up its biggest gain against the euro in years and government borrowing costs fell.
05/08/2015
Guernsey Chief Minister discusses jobs, growth and transparency in Brussels
The Chief Minister of Guernsey has welcomed support from European Parliamentarians and the European Commission for the positive contribution the Island makes to the European economy
05/08/2015
India remains the best long-term bet among EMs: Sean Taylor
ET Now caught up with Sean Taylor, Head EM, Deutsche Asset and Wealth Management, for his views on the market and some sectors. Excerpts:
05/08/2015
CFA or MBA for junior investment banking jobs?
Investment banks are hiring fewer MBAs through their associate programmes.
05/07/2015
Eurozone: Springing into recovery - Schroders
Azad Zangana, Senior European Economist, gives his views on the outlook for the eurozone economy
05/07/2015
UK contributes $9.3 million to IMF statistics in Africa and the Middle East
The International Monetary Fund and the United Kingdom’s Department for International Development have launched a new project
05/07/2015
Hargreaves Lansdown founder: 'There are far too many useless fund managers'
Peter Hargreaves, who became a billionaire by selling funds, has made an outspoken attack on the managers who run them
05/07/2015
Morgan Stanley Bankers Happiest With Bonuses While BNP Dismayed
Morgan Stanley’s London-based bankers are the most satisfied with their bonuses of any firm in the city
05/07/2015
Having an Impact
Socially responsible investing in Europe set to rise on back of upturn in global economy
05/07/2015
Cameron Victory Prompts London’s City to Breathe Sigh of Relief
With David Cameron’s Conservatives set to retain power, financiers in the City of London are likely to breathe a sigh of relief.
05/06/2015
How Basel III and CRD IV are killing the hedge fund model
In hedge fund land that means prime brokers are now also starting with cherry-picking their clients
05/06/2015
Coutts: What goes up must come down
Market moves over the past week showed the dangers of following the crowd, as investors rushed to take profit on some of this year’s best-loved trades.
05/06/2015
The Italian Job - Becket on Italian banking
The Italian Job By: Tom Becket
05/06/2015
Hedge funds step up financing of the 'real economy' - new AIMA paper
Hedge fund firms and other alternative asset managers are playing an increasingly important role in financing the economy, according to a new paper published by the Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA), the global hedge fund association.
05/06/2015
Billion dollar managers set to “change investment for the better”
The asset managers, which include Railpen, a large UK pension scheme, have $11 trillion (€9.9 trillion) of assets under management between them and will try to effect change through Towers Watson’s not-for-profit Thinking Ahead Institute.