07/16/2018
Investment banks thought they were smart enough to predict the World Cup. They weren't
It has become a tradition to make predictions using sophisticated AI and statistical modeling ... but its track record falls flat
Comment, Analysis & Research
07/16/2018
Lloyd’s correctly predicts World Cup result for second time
It is the second consecutive time that Lloyd’s predicts the World Cup winner.
07/16/2018
Huge jump in number of super-rich immigrants applying for UK investor visas
Intended changes to US investor visas are making the UK more attractive for the ultra-wealthy, lawyers said
07/13/2018
Santander named Best Bank in Western Europe and Spain by Euromoney
Euromoney recognized that Santander has surpassed any other Eurozone listed bank in terms of returns and value
07/13/2018
The future relationship between the United Kingdom and the European Union
It would ensure that we leave the EU, without leaving Europe.
07/13/2018
UniCredit signs Women in Finance Charter committing to gender diversity in financial services
Diversity and gender balance are key priorities for UniCredit and we take great pride in our already diverse workforce
07/13/2018
LIIBA, LMG and IUA offer mixed reaction to Brexit whitepaper
The issue of contract continuity must be resolved
07/12/2018
Q&A: French regulator defends bank rules for prop traders
ACPR official wants to set asset threshold for full CRR application below current €30 billion
07/12/2018
Intelligent automation could add $512 billion to the global revenues of financial services firms by 2020
Only 10 percent of companies have implemented the technology to scale, with the majority of firms struggling with business, technology, and people challenges.
07/12/2018
Morningstar Analyst Ratings – weekly update
Morningstar weekly roundup of Analyst Ratings and fund research reports
07/12/2018
Natixis innovates on climate action
This innovative mechanism helps Natixis further comply with Paris Agreement targets in its financing operations.
07/12/2018
Euromoney names the world’s best banks in its 2018 Awards for Excellence
Bank of America and Citi win top prizes; Credit Suisse’s Tidjane Thiam is named Banker of the Year; Asian banks make their mark in global awards.
07/11/2018
IRESS sees continued increase in protection new business applications in H1 2018
This growing popularity reflects the positive steps taken by providers in the market to make products more innovative and introducing new initiatives that are engaging more people with the benefits of protection.
07/11/2018
Investors ditch financials for defensives, says AJ Bell
Nervous investors shun financials and crowd into ‘safer, stodgier’ sectors where they also need to remain mindful of risks, says broker.
07/11/2018
How can we ensure that Big Data does not make us prisoners of technology?
Speech by Charles Randell, Chair, Financial Conduct Authority and Payment Systems Regulator, delivered at Reuters Newsmaker event, London.
07/11/2018
A bank-by-bank guide to bonus happiness
Emolument asked more than 2,500 bankers how happy they were with their latest bonus — the results may surprise
07/11/2018
Why wealth managers need to find fintech partners
She sees digital banks as the next step in open architecture, moving away from the traditional
07/11/2018
Robo and platforms to grow UK assets £100bn by 2023
The focus will shift from the provision of online decision trees leading consumers to a pre-packaged portfolio, and move more towards advice.
07/10/2018
SocGen CEO sees potential for 'incremental' acquisitions in Europe
Societe Generale last week agreed to buy part of German bank Commerzbank’s market activities.
07/10/2018
Revealed: The leading wealth managers of 2018
There are new entrants to the UHNW and HNW top tens of the Spear’s Wealth Managers Index, after another fascinating bull market year