10/25/2018
Users of money management tech have double the national average of savings and overall wealth
Average net worth of a customer with a challenger bank account in addition to their main bank account is over a third higher than those without
Comment, Analysis & Research
10/25/2018
"If you want a 10 year career in banking, just say yes and move your family"
"If you want a 10-15 year career in banking, you just say "Yes" when you're asked to move to Europe and you agree to go with your family,"
10/24/2018
Reflections on the INSOL Europe Annual Congress
At the same time as the Isle of Man’s insolvency law comes under scrutiny, the EU are seeking to amend their own policies, to provide greater harmonisation of insolvency law across EU markets.
10/24/2018
FSB reviews financial vulnerabilities and deliverables for G20 Summit
The Financial Stability Board Plenary met in Ottawa today.
10/24/2018
Scotch Whisky Exports Show Strong Gains But Outlook Is Uncertain
Littlejohn highlighted sharp increases in exports to India and China, along with other emerging markets.
10/24/2018
Barclays’ third quarter update beat expectations
These are good figures from Barclays today with the investment banking performance especially notable as that has been a weak point for some time.
10/24/2018
The Medoc Winemakers are the Real Face of Bordeaux
The Crus Bourgeois is full of family-owned Médoc estates that have been producing exceptional and affordable wines for generations.
10/24/2018
The whole wealth management industry has had to adapt
We have one simple goal: to protect and grow our clients’ wealth
10/23/2018
True Finance – Ten years after the financial crisis
Despite the past decade of financial reform, many are asking whether anything has really changed.
10/23/2018
Smithson's record-breaking IPO shows 'cult of the star manager remains alive'
Largest trust IPO on record
10/23/2018
Bank of America Merrill Lynch’s bankers brace for ‘numbers guy’ Koder
The incoming head of the Wall Street behemoth's investment bank is viewed as detail oriented and less amenable to risk-taking
10/23/2018
Barclays releases new Impact Series study
The fourth report in Barclays’ Impact Series finds that tilting portfolios in favor of high ESG bonds can generate positive returns across multiple markets, geographies and sectors.
10/23/2018
How to navigate inheritance tax and pensions with clients
While pensions are not normally subject to IHT there are circumstances where they are and, while you may be aware of these issues, it is highly likely that your professional connections - estate planning solicitors, for instance - may not be.
10/22/2018
Two strategies that actually work by Tim Price
“In investing, what is comfortable is rarely profitable.”
10/22/2018
Going green: the FCA’s developing approach
When we look to the future, we see a financial services market that could be transformed both by climate change itself and the transition to a low carbon economy.
10/21/2018
More EU regulations would hinder Cyprus banks
Additional regulations will be especially damaging for small banks in the EU, including Cyprus, Josef Ackermann, Chairman of the Bank of Cyprus said.
10/21/2018
BREXIT PUNISHMENT: Fury as EU plans to impose Brussels tax policies on UK after Brexit
BRUSSELS is planning to impose EU tax policies on the UK and its overseas territories after Britain leaves the bloc in March 2019 in a move branded a "punishment" by Jacob Rees-Mogg.
10/21/2018
EIOPA analyses the benefits of IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts
The introduction of IFRS 17 is a long overdue and positive shift of paradigm compared to IFRS 17's predecessor IFRS 4 Insurance Contracts.
10/20/2018
Investors Flee Funds at Record Rate as Risks Rise
The current bull run is the longest on record
10/19/2018
ESMA data analysis values EU derivatives market at €660 trillion with central clearing increasing significantly test
The primary objective of this data analysis is to contribute to ESMA’s risk assessment, to facilitate entity oversight by supervisory authorities, both national and European, and enhance supervisory convergence.