09/01/2021
Investment banks are still wary over forecasting more than a limited EUR/USD recovery given that expectations of a Fed tapering announcement will cushion US yields.
09/01/2021
After the lockdown recession of last year, reversed in a matter of months by money printing, support packages and vaccines, there is a distinct sense that things are now in transition.
08/31/2021
Even a pandemic can't stop the growth of global financial wealth
In the year of the financial crisis, global financial wealth declined by 8%, and the economic impacts of the pandemic looked to be every bit as punishing, if not worse.
08/31/2021
Platform frustration for advisers and DFMS with UHNW clients
They continue that advised customers are potentially missing out on higher investment returns because of the limitations of some platforms.
08/31/2021
The number of private banks operating in Switzerland as of mid-year was five fewer than a year earlier at 96, a study by consultancy KPMG showed Tuesday.
08/30/2021
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.
08/30/2021
ICVA says Ireland should look to increase supply of funding from domestic non-traditional VC investors
08/30/2021
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
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
Specific sector or country exposure considered most important consideration when evaluating ETFs
08/27/2021
Coutts CIO Alan Higgins assesses the current inflation story and explains why the ‘phenomenon’ of low interest rates is a myth
08/27/2021
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
One in four adults worry they aren’t saving enough every month to reach their financial targets
08/27/2021
It almost felt as if it had infected my thinking below the surface – but more of that later.
08/27/2021
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
The open issues are, when and at what cost to society ?”
08/26/2021
Broad applicability of AI across society must be handled carefully and professional accountants have a key role to play
08/25/2021
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
The younger generation is most likely to boycott a business if they don’t agree with its business practices
08/25/2021
The UK faces a crisis when it comes to pensioner poverty, with rates of poverty particularly in single pensioners increasing in recent years.