07/20/2021
WealthTech Spotlight: In discussion with Alt/Ave
Chris chats to us about his background and reasons for setting up ALT/AVE, his team, the offering the firm has brought to market and its benefits, why it was built on Blockchain, their target market and more.
07/20/2021
Those surveyed included high net worth investors, family offices, digital and traditional hedge funds, financial advisors and endowments.
07/20/2021
Ukraine bank chief warns over ‘destructive influence’ of oligarchs
Kyrylo Shevchenko says plans to tackle corruption and privatise state-owned lenders are under threat
07/20/2021
NED contribution added value to the firm with most believing the NED role improved profitability.
07/20/2021
Our global survey of alternative investment managers revealed that 70% expect to increase the amount of functions they outsource
07/19/2021
Malta’s true colours beyond grey
Local businesses were the main drivers of this evolution and today we measure our business ecosystem against the highest international standards.
07/19/2021
Banks are becoming bitcoin banks whether they like it or not
Banks providing cryptocurrency services but not believing in their viability is a fine line to tread.
07/19/2021
Jupiter chief says buyout firms should not be blamed for UK raid
At record low interest rates, pension funds are allocating more money to buyout companies in pursuit of higher returns.
07/19/2021
The private equity backlash against ESG
Why buyouts may be fuelled by a reaction against right-thinking public companies
07/19/2021
Is it time to get more ‘active’ about your investments?
Looking longer-term, it is predicted the global economy will experience two to three years of above-trend growth – which should translate into positive earnings growth.
07/19/2021
Over two-fifths of Hong Kong migrants plan to start business in the UK
The UK could be set for an entrepreneurial boost from an unlikely source – with almost half of wealthy Hongkongers coming to the UK set to start their own businesses.
07/16/2021
The FCA needs to use the tools already available to them better.
07/16/2021
For their pensions, Rathi can expect £29,000 to head into his pension pot while Woolard will get £15,000.
07/16/2021
This will postpone the need for any real price reductions in the short term and allow those charging over 0.30% to keep some parity with the cheaper providers in the market.
07/15/2021
The bonds were settled using Replexus’ unique ILS Blockchain.
07/14/2021
Looking Under the Bonnet: Short-Term Strategies
Typical high frequency trading strategies (‘HFTs’) hold positions for minutes or less.
07/14/2021
It may be that your firm has won a number of new mandates recently and the volume of reports being generated by the firm has increased substantially.
07/14/2021
Although the Federal Reserve considers the rise in inflation to be transitory, they have started to discuss the possibility of rate hikes with the median FOMC participant expecting two rate hikes in 2023.
07/14/2021
Will Europe’s asset managers defy the mantra that big is better?
As American investment groups rush into mergers, the pressure on European rivals to respond is growing
07/14/2021
Total value of transactions in the industry increased to £6.1bn in H1 2021