05/13/2020
Analysts caution on SJP as surge in regulatory cost expected
This in turn would affect the Financial Services Compensation Scheme - and the size of its levy - if firms fail as a result.
Comment, Analysis & Research
05/13/2020
Why the EU anti-money laundering list is so short
It meant EU banks ought to do enhanced due diligence on transactions.
05/13/2020
Foundations of gold by Rathbones
Prices were volatile following a surge in the dollar and speculation that investors were selling their safest investments
05/13/2020
Supporting the Road to Future Recovery by Joe Moynihan
It’s why as an industry we have been working hard to introduce measures to support those in the local community and internationally who need support.
05/13/2020
Buying UK buy to let property after lockdown – expats will have the upper hand, thinks broker
Expat buy to let mortgage brokers Offshoreonline has seen smaller lenders switch smoothly to home working, and desktop valuations, with only minor interruptions to some aspects of service.
05/13/2020
Housing market reopens: What will happen to house prices after COVID-19?
While people can now move house and estate agents can show new properties, the sector is flailing due to COVID-19.
05/13/2020
After Lockdown: Nationalism vs. Sovereign Wealth Fund? Political Interference vs. Corporate Greed? Avoiding both Scylla and Charybdis? by Justin Urquhart
The news flow was all too often universally bad, as these industries staggered on for years with varying levels of support.
05/13/2020
Passion, planning and perseverance
Margo developed her passion for weaving in 1996
05/12/2020
Comment: Only looking on the bright side
On the earnings front, the first quarter reporting season is now drawing to a close in the US and last week did see estimates revised up marginally.
05/12/2020
ECB heads for more stimulus even as courts spar over limits
The decision opens up a route for the Governing Council to avoid falling afoul of the justices, and likely allows asset purchases to continue unhindered.
05/12/2020
LUXEMBOURG UPDATE: CSSF's Weekly IFM Questionnaire
On 9 April 2020, the CSSF advised IFMs that it had launched a new questionnaire that must be completed and submitted to the CSSF on a weekly basis.
05/12/2020
Norway’s central bank risks undermining trust in $1tn oil fund
Supervisory council of Norwegian politicians criticises the recruitment process for a new chief
05/12/2020
Nothing shows you up like a crisis by St. James's Place
Under the leadership of Christine Lagarde, the European Central Bank has been much bolder and has moved much faster than we have seen in prior crises,” said Michael Power of Ninety One
05/12/2020
Influencing behaviour by Rathbones
The government has unveiled its lockdown exit plan to mixed reception. Our chief investment officer Julian Chillingworth thinks attention is best paid elsewhere.
05/12/2020
Man is the warmest place to hide by Tim Price
Its special effects, courtesy of Rob Bottin, have lost none of their power to shock over the ensuing four decades.
05/11/2020
Why Choose Guernsey for Funds
Guernsey has a wide variety of fund structures to suit each investment strategy and JTC has a long track record of deploying these successfully in partnership with our clients.
05/11/2020
V versus U by Gary Dugan
The headlines don't read well, but some economists do point to some good news.
05/11/2020
The CIO’s view of the week ahead.
Just as other deals struck pre-crisis are called off or brought back to the negotiating table, the telecoms sector saw a massive international M&A announcement last week.
05/10/2020
The Art of Reading
From sci-fi classics and epic biographies to timely new releases and meditations on nature
05/10/2020
Trusts set up to preserve fortunes of rich families can protect YOURS too: here's how you can invest
Fund manager Terry Smith says 'no one should invest in equities for income'