09/28/2017
Government under pressure to push pension consolidation
Six months on, a high degree of political and economic uncertainty persists and scheme deficits remain high.
Comment, Analysis & Research
09/28/2017
Commentary: With private sector short of bonds, no need to fear QE taper
The Federal Reserve, European Central Bank, Bank of England and Bank of Japan combined balance sheet stands at around $14 trillion
09/28/2017
UBS Global Real Estate Bubble Index 2017: San Francisco is the most overvalued US urban housing market in the study; bubble risks grow in other developed world cities globally
Price growth has slowed in recent quarters, but remains 6% above the national average.
09/28/2017
Investment Uncovered: How Cazenove’s CIO went from poacher to gamekeeper
Cazenove’s Caspar Rock says his experience of managing money before joining Schroders’ wealth management business greatly contributed to his understanding of how to build a good portfolio
09/27/2017
J.P. Morgan’s commodities CEO who left for AI start-up: Don’t go into banking unless you’re “jazzed” about it
For the past three and a half years, Flax has been a managing director and the Americas head of commodities
09/27/2017
European residential properties show large potential for appreciation
The reasons behind this continued growth are urbanisation, availability of capital, migration and demographics.
09/27/2017
UBS warns on ‘significant’ shift out of UK by March
Investment bank calls for quick agreement on Brexit transition deal
09/27/2017
Sub-Advised Fund Assets to Exceed €0.8 Trillion by 2022
Sustainable investments encompass responsible investment or ethical screens
09/27/2017
Allianz Global Wealth Report: Recovery in turbulent times
Last year's acceleration in growth came mostly from industrialized countries, where asset growth doubled to 5.2 percent.
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
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.