09/23/2019
How Facebook’s Libra fuelled push for central bank-run digital currencies
Technical debate previously confined to research papers has now become an urgent matter
Comment, Analysis & Research
09/23/2019
Lucky numbers by Tim Price
Morgenthau later wrote in his diary, “If anybody ever knew how we really set the gold price through a combination of lucky numbers, etc., I think they would be frightened.”
09/23/2019
Does digitalisation increase bank profitability?
Therefore, it becomes harder to build up buffers against unexpected shocks and this can bind banks’ capability to provide financial services to households and businesses.
09/22/2019
Saudi oil struck, Fed cuts rates and China slows by Sanlam
The global economy is chugging along, but the picture from the US is mixed and China continues to slow down, meaning that investors need to think very carefully about how they position portfolios.
09/22/2019
Are asset managers ready to take responsibility?
With SMCR’s deadline fast approaching, the fund industry might underestimate changes
09/22/2019
Korean investors on track to pour nearly $1 bn into US, UK airports in 2019
Its limited partners are provided with co-investment opportunities for the Terminal One in proportion to their commitment to the latest global fund.
09/20/2019
Investment management, succession planning, philanthropy: the diverse functions of the family office
Jersey is also particularly attractive because of the high quality of professional services available in the investment, accounting and legal sectors.
09/20/2019
Difficult choice ahead for UK equity income investors
In this environment, the market has indirectly asked investors to choose between capital growth and income - few shares offer both in abundance.
09/20/2019
Brexit-proof Guernsey reaches all four corners of the globe
Standards of service are also a factor of growing concern. More than half of managers say that they consider service levels to be extremely important, and that may influence a change of jurisdiction.
09/20/2019
Could flexible leases help to save the high street?
On the other side, landlords are facing the financial pressures of vacant space, tenants on the edge of insolvency and banks that expect to be repaid on their mortgages, regardless of the financial health of the tenant.
09/20/2019
Top 100 Fintech Leaders and Influencers in Italy
As we do not know the Italian fintech market that well and Italy is so close to Switzerland we thought we will republish this list here for your interest.
09/20/2019
More than half of UK businesses are taking GDPR compliance risks
More than half of UK businesses are taking GDPR compliance risks
09/20/2019
The Case for Having a Chief Data Ethics Officer
Data ethics is something that big tech companies are starting to look at (rightfully so), because consumers, regulators and lawmakers are requiring them to do so.
09/20/2019
Taking The Tension Out Of Succession And Managing Difficult Conversations by Estera
Trillions of dollars are expected to pass from one generation to the next across the world over the coming years, as the great wealth generators of the past 30 years hand their assets to their children and grandchildren
09/19/2019
Greece to Offer $10 Billion to Help Banks Cut Down Bad Debt
European authorities may approve program in coming weeks
09/19/2019
PIMFA fears over MiFID II costs and charges
This in turn could result in the necessary changes to in-house processes and procedures.
09/19/2019
UK wealth market to decline by 5 per cent in 2019 and 2020 if there is a no deal Brexit, says GlobalData
Deposits in the UK held 64 per cent of the average UK portfolio in 2008, but since then this has reduced to 58 per cent as of 2018.
09/19/2019
Digital challenges to the international monetary and financial system by Benoît Cœuré
Panel remarks by Benoît Cœuré, Member of the Executive Board of the ECB, at the Banque centrale du Luxembourg-Toulouse School of Economics conference on “The Future of the International Monetary System”
09/19/2019
Impact Of Digital Disruption Worldwide
Our analysis reveals the current standing of major global economies
09/19/2019
KPMG set to slash jobs in the UK
A spokesperson for KPMG is quoted by the FT: “We are not taking these steps lightly, but we believe the proposed structure will enable us to deliver the best possible experience for our clients.