09/27/2017
London luxury property prices will stay flat until after Brexit, says Savills
Market sentiment will remain ‘fragile’ amid uncertainty but start to recover towards the end of 2019, forecasts estate agent
Comment, Analysis & Research
09/27/2017
Where the Most Millionaires Are Being Minted - World Wealth Report
Wealth managers deliver above-benchmark investment returns for HNWIs, but satisfaction lags in the face of HNWIs’ demands for more holistic services and concerns with fees
09/26/2017
Brexit may dent UK tech valuations – but investors expect many more deals as sector consolidates
Recent months have seen some major investments in UK tech businesses.
09/26/2017
The UK economy: still growing and fair prospects in 2018 - Ruth Lea
The OECD’s latest forecast updates were little changed. Their UK GDP growth forecast was unchanged (1.6% for 2017, 1.0% for 2018).
09/26/2017
Time for HSBC and other retail banks to recognize fintech and challenger banks as serious contenders - Pilatus Bank
More than ever customers demand high quality service, but they are not getting what they need from online banking and robo-advisory.
09/26/2017
St. James’s Place – 'Leaders set the tone in significant week'
Janet Yellen said the Federal Reserve would begin its slow QE unwinding programme in October – but left rates on hold
09/26/2017
Andrea Orcel asks UBS staff: ‘Where do you want to live after Brexit?’
The Swiss bank is factoring in employee preference to its Brexit decision
09/26/2017
UBS CEO Sees Room for Banking M&A in Italy and Europe
Attending the same event, Mediobanca CEO Alberto Nagel said he saw room for consolidation "not now, but in 18 months" among Tier 2 banks
09/26/2017
Banking vs. consulting. – Which is really best now?
Banking therefore looks like the more risky career option – you might get paid more to start with, but it might not last.
09/26/2017
Growth in non-mortgage borrowing by consumers slowed, high street banks report
The figures show that non-financial companies' deposits are growing annually by 8.7% as businesses hold cashflow amid the uncertain economy.
09/26/2017
Labour says it's time to go Dutch on pensions
It is recognised as one of the best pension systems in the world.
09/26/2017
Is the Federal Reserve Relevant? by Gary Dugan
Well of course the Fed are relevant, but I got the sense last week that even they don’t believe they will be so relevant in the future.
09/26/2017
Altmann scores by Tim Price
Responding to an earlier piece by FT columnist Martin Wolf on the apparent conflicts between capitalism and democracy, she wrote:
09/25/2017
ECB’s Constancio says Bitcoin isn’t a currency, it’s a tulip
Bitcoin has fluctuated between $752 and $4,921 this year — and was around $3,600 on Friday
09/25/2017
The Irish property market powers up again - but is it forming another bubble?
Property-related loans are also increasing as lenders become more confident about the state of the market.
09/25/2017
Financial crime compliance costs soar
Advancing criminal methodologies were having a similar effect.
09/25/2017
Asset managers optimistic about growth, CBI finds
The uncertainty about Britain’s future trading relationship with the European Union continued to weigh on the industry.
09/25/2017
Bonuses widen pay gap between Britain's male and female execs
Our data show we need the Government’s gender pay gap reporting regulations more than ever before.
09/25/2017
Cooperatives are responsible for almost 10% of world employment, new study shows
The public authorities and the cooperative movement itself should pay particular attention to this forthcoming event.
09/25/2017
Wealth managers swap cash for bonds as caution persists
But central banks are indicating that their overall intention is towards raising interest rates.