08/30/2021
London's City finance hub mulls post-COVID future
Britain fully exited lockdown last month, buoyed by speedy vaccination, but many workers appear in no hurry to return to the office amid fears over the Delta COVID variant.
Comment, Analysis & Research
08/30/2021
Irish tech companies lure record €392m venture capital funding
ICVA says Ireland should look to increase supply of funding from domestic non-traditional VC investors
08/30/2021
Increased relevance of the ECA
The summer months are ideal for some reflective thinking on the way forward for trans-European institutions like the European Court of Auditors (ECA) too.
08/30/2021
Investing drills for Paris by Nikko AM
One common theme I observed when competitors were interviewed is the duration of the effort undertaken prior to the event, with training commencing for those with their sights on Paris 2024.
08/30/2021
Smart beta ETFs gaining traction with European private banks
Specific sector or country exposure considered most important consideration when evaluating ETFs
08/27/2021
Inflation and interest rates: setting realistic expectations for cash by Coutts
Coutts CIO Alan Higgins assesses the current inflation story and explains why the ‘phenomenon’ of low interest rates is a myth
08/27/2021
Alistair Elliott on the growing power of private capital
But the rise of the ultra-high-net-worth individual (UHNWI) – particularly in Asia – means that private money now plays a bigger part in real estate investment than ever before.
08/27/2021
Brits Reveal What Financial Freedom Really Looks Like
One in four adults worry they aren’t saving enough every month to reach their financial targets
08/27/2021
On the next big thing - the power of economic narratives
It almost felt as if it had infected my thinking below the surface – but more of that later.
08/27/2021
How will new CEO Charlie Nunn affect the Lloyds share price?
In Nunn’s statement on 16 August, the first day in his new role, he referenced the bank’s social responsibility plan, Helping Britain Prosper.
08/27/2021
Trustbusters by Tim Price
The open issues are, when and at what cost to society ?”
08/26/2021
As Artificial Intelligence becomes more mainstream, ESG considerations are a key part of ensuring responsible adoption
Broad applicability of AI across society must be handled carefully and professional accountants have a key role to play
08/25/2021
What can we expect from blockchain? Lionel Messi-style central banks?
The current exploratory phase is crucial for the future of finance and its digitalisation, as blockchain is one of the most promising options
08/25/2021
UK adults put off brands due to ‘green washing’
The younger generation is most likely to boycott a business if they don’t agree with its business practices
08/25/2021
Older workers need to make the most of WFH trend to help ensure financial security
The UK faces a crisis when it comes to pensioner poverty, with rates of poverty particularly in single pensioners increasing in recent years.
08/25/2021
UK companies 'perform better' with overseas owners
His comments came as the government announced that the UK will hold a major international investment summit in October to attract more overseas investment in post-Brexit Britain.
08/25/2021
UK employer guidance on right to work checks
Settled employees are those without any restriction or expiry on their stay in the UK. For example, those with citizenship or indefinite leave to remain.
08/25/2021
UK bank account fraud reports soar during first half of 2021
The fraud rate for current accounts rose by 13% in Q2* compared to the previous quarter and was up 24% when compared to the same period in 2020.
08/24/2021
Staying with an accommodative Fed but switching away from China
Investors are also seeking to switch their focus away from China and to other emerging economies where the perceived value lies.
08/24/2021
Banks’ hidden ESG risks exposed in Norway wealth fund review
The fund should also pursue investment strategies that are in line with the Paris Agreement’s goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, it said. But to do that, it needs to identify the biggest climate risks.