02/10/2018
Test of nerve for markets as 10 years of cheap money come to an end
With economic signals positive and interest rates set to rise, recent turmoil is just the start of a rollercoaster ride for shares
Comment, Analysis & Research
02/09/2018
Commission survey on the functioning of AIFMD
This survey is an important part of the KPMG research.
02/09/2018
Rising global cities: ones to watch in 2018 - Schroders
As investors in global cities we compile a quarterly index using a number of factors to identify the most economically vibrant cities.
02/09/2018
Revealed: All the winners at the Professional Adviser Awards 2018
Henley-on-Thames-based Harpsden won the prestigious Adviser Firm of the Year
02/08/2018
European banks show signs of recovery
Strengthening economy and cost-cutting lift UniCredit, SocGen and Commerzbank
02/08/2018
Banks asked to be ready for hard Brexit
A transition period could provide time for banks to adjust to new rules of trade.
02/08/2018
ECB lowers emergency funding cap for Greek banks to 19.8 bln euros
Greek banks have relied on emergency liquidity assistance(ELA) since February 2015 after being cut off from the ECB’s funding window.
02/08/2018
Women have same investment knowledge as men but lack confidence - HSBC
Also find financial jargon more off-putting
02/07/2018
The Solvency II Review: What happens next?
Conference on "The review of Solvency II” organised by the National Bank of Belgium
02/07/2018
Cyprus announces 3-year investment strategy
There has been an impressive recovery of the Cypriot economy
02/07/2018
Warning Credit Suisse and Nomura could face mis-selling claims on short volatility funds
Access to non-sophisticated investors
02/07/2018
European asset management hits new records in 2017
BlackRock was the most popular European asset manager last year, bringing in €62.7bn of assets. Net inflows were €16.5bn.
02/06/2018
BNP Paribas profit hit by lower revenue
This low level is due in particular to the good control of risk at loan origination, the low interest rate environment and the continued improvement in Italy thanks to the repositioning on better corporate clients.
02/06/2018
Former Deutsche Bank CEO Ackermann defends his history
While admitting that he too had "made mistakes", the former CEO expressed his view that these were "comparatively very limited."
02/06/2018
People more likely to 'trust John Lewis than financial advisers'
Annuities least trusted product
02/06/2018
No silver spoon for children of many wealthy parents, survey finds
The survey was carried out among parents aged over 50 with assets of more than £250,000 including pensions but excluding any additional property wealth they may also have.
02/05/2018
Guernsey funds stats reflect private equity boom
Recent enquiries would suggest that 2018 will see considerable interest from managers dealing with Brexit issues and other managers looking to put down roots in Guernsey.
02/05/2018
No more Mr. Nice Guy by Tim Price
They followed up with arguably an even more damning statistic about the comparative weakness of European profitability.
02/05/2018
'My heart is in the Highlands', Robert Burns
There is so much division in society at the moment and a constant rush to judgment. It’s almost as if people are waiting to find fault.
02/05/2018
‘Dog’ investments are hiding in the undergrowth of soaring markets warns Bestinvest
The fund saw a change of master last summer with a new fund manager handed the lead, so it remains to be seen whether they can bring the unruly fund to heel.