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ECB’s Market Dilemma: What Happens When Bond Supply Dries Up?

The shortage of certain assets is likely to require the ECB to react, which could take the form of an expanded list of eligible bonds.

Norway’s Fund Posts First Loss in Three Years as Bonds Drop

The return on fixed-income investments was affected by an increase in yields in the fund’s main markets

Rise of new banks helps Kremlin keep Russia's economy afloat

Four private banks with friendly ties with the Kremlin are emerging as big winners from Russia's economic crisis, helping out dollar-starved companies at a time when large state lenders are hampered by Western sanctions.

Asset Managers Lapped by HFs on Info Edge

Knowledge of assets and access to superior information are crucial to a manager’s skill and success—but many don’t have them.

London West End investment reaches H1 record of £3.85bn in 2015 – Savills

The 3.1 acre site, which comprises offices, retail, leisure and residential accommodation was acquired by Frogmore.

Halting the slide - St. James’s Place

The week saw equity markets struggle to gain traction, while oil prices came under pressure as traders remained cautious in a week dominated by China’s decision to devalue its currency.

LCP Prime London Resi Report: Q2 2015

Just published data from HM Land Registry shows that pre-election nerves and a changing tax landscape have led to a two speed market, with the mainstream Private Rented Sector being the strongest performer.

BofA Merrill Lynch Fund Manager Survey Finds Weakening Outlook for Global Economy Amid Fears Over China

An anti-commodities stance is evident with moves out of Energy and Materials, while defensive weightings increase.

Malta home to 35 foreign Ultra-High-Net-Worth Individuals and two billionaires

The other billionaire remains a mystery.

Record wave of finance workers want to move job

The number of City workers looking to jump ship has doubled in the past year, recruiters say

Bank Boards Need to Wake Up. Are We in the Eye of the Storm, or a Pit of Denial of Change in the UK Banking Ecosystem?

Since 2008, banks have been through the ringer.

China’s Currency Conundrum

Currencies are a conundrum for all, whether you are a central bank, a pension fund, or just a private investor trying to protect the value of your assets.

Investec Comment: Why UK investors have warmed to tech firms

For growing businesses, the ability to benefit from a lighter touch regulatory environment compared to the main market combines with significant tax advantages for founders floating businesses and retaining stakes.

Matthias Kröner CEO of Fidor Bank: Why isn't bitcoin being executed by banks?

Kröner is probably as well qualified as anyone to predict when a regulatory tipping point could be reached to allow bitcoin into bank accounts.

Survey: Ultra Wealthy Investors Overwhelmingly Fear 'Going Back'

The survey also found that high net worth investors spend more time thinking about their finances than the broader swath of retail investors.

Guernsey’s International Capital Flows

The economic benefits of Guernsey’s fund industry to the UK & Europe

New survey says female entrepreneurs are more successful than men

More women fear failure but are less likely to fail than men

Eurozone growth disappoints but remains steady - Schroders

For Germany, consensus expectations were for 0.5% GDP growth

'We'd never have got a job now' - Sir Martin Gilbert, Aberdeen Asset Management

The asset manager wasn't too fussed about exams, but says he'd have a much harder time of it today.

CMS Compliance Barometer 2015:

The CMS Compliance Index consolidates the findings into a score of 64 out of a possible 100 points.

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