03/28/2017
FPI up for sale with Utmost Wealth in the running
Friends Provident International is up for sale with Utmost Wealth Solutions as the most likely buyer.
Comment, Analysis & Research
03/28/2017
St. James’s Place – “Inflation flies and stems pressures for businesses and governments alike”
Is the chancellor planning to cut the annual pension allowance? One thing is clear, individuals who want to be in control of their own retirement need to save harder and for longer
03/28/2017
Does your RM drink coffee or Kilowatts?
While Humans is obviously a fictional construct, there is insight to suggest that it presents a not-too distant future.
03/27/2017
Prime Central London isn't in trouble. The prime market is just expanding south of the river
Change is slow-paced and a broadening horizon beyond prime central London is starting to reveal itself.
03/27/2017
European startups need help from family-office investors
The diversity of investors from the family space in VC is on the rise.
03/27/2017
'Now or never' for Europe, French think tank warns
The report, the product of months of consultation between leading figures from European business, politics and banking, could serve as a blueprint for use by a new French president.
03/27/2017
Cities Gear Up For Post Brexit Battle for Financial Services
Banks may well flee London after Brexit
03/27/2017
Dublin is set to gain big time as banks relocate from Uk, will fintech be a winner or loser?
Frankfurt is a natural option given a very well established financial ecosystem featuring Deutsche Bank, the European Central Bank and BaFin.
03/27/2017
"The more man meditates upon good thoughts, the better will be his world and the world at large" — Confucius
The day recognizes that happiness is a fundamental human goal, and should not be undervalued in any way as it is a key factor in not only economic growth, but overall standard of living. In only its 5th year since it was recognised by the United Nations,
03/27/2017
Sauce for the goose by Tim Price
Then it seemed that the IPO of a profitless web business granting no shareholder voting rights valued at $28 billion might mark the top of the market, but that turned out to be premature too.
03/27/2017
Article 50 countdown: Investors need to prepare NOW for 3 key issues
Mr Green states: “By Wednesday evening Britain will have officially started the process of unravelling itself from the European Union."
03/27/2017
Brexit could make UK a low-tax rival, says Swiss minister
The free movement of people is an issue that the EU has to solve.
03/27/2017
Are Gilts a Safe Haven Once Again?
Investors have grown used to the low income available on gilts, but as yields rise and prices fall, might they reach a point when this safe haven looks like a safe haven once again?
03/27/2017
Train and Wright enter fund manager Hall of Fame
Schroders and Fidelity International topped the league table at a group level.
03/27/2017
Chopping up Old Mutual gives ex-banker a new challenge
A year after joining to oversee Old Mutual's four-way split, Rob Leith is calling on his dealmaking, financial and people skills to get the job done
03/26/2017
The five big questions Brexit poses for fund managers
As Article 50 is triggered this week, the UK industry is no clearer on what come next
03/24/2017
Speech: New thinking in regulatory economics
The scope for macro benefits of markets conduct regulation is real, including through measures to enhance competition.
03/24/2017
There are no certainties about the size of the City banker Brexodus
JP Morgan chief executive Jamie Dimon, one of the most talented bankers of his generation, was the most plain speaking and the most cautious.
03/24/2017
Where Can Expats Live And Have A QROPS Pension?
The controversial measure involves a 25% tax charge on some transfers to Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes.
03/24/2017
CIPA steps up its promotional activities abroad
As part of this effort, CIPA representatives recently took part in a series of conferences and exhibitions in the USA, China, India, the United Kingdom, and Dubai, an announcement said.