12/22/2016
UK private sector growth ends the year on a high, reveals CBI survey
The survey showed most sectors, except a few such as retail, saw an uptick in volumes.
Comment, Analysis & Research
12/22/2016
2017: An uncomfortable year for the elite? by John Redwood, Charles Stanley’s Chief Global Strategist
John Redwood, Charles Stanley’s Chief Global Strategist, argued that trends seen in 2016 could become more pronounced in 2017.
12/22/2016
The Schroders 2017 Investment Outlook Series: Asia ex - Japan equities
In today's Schroders 2017 Investment Outlook Series article we look at the outlook for Asia ex Japan equities. Schroders' Asian Equity team comments that select long-term opportunities are still present in the region as they prepare to "exp
12/21/2016
The Schroders 2017 Investment Outlook Series: Emerging market debt (absolute return)
In today's Schroders 2017 Investment Outlook Series we look at the outlook for emerging Market debt (absolute return). Schroders' EMD team comment that in the challenging bond environment of 2017, selected local currency government bonds could o
12/21/2016
Saxo Bank on CFD rule changes: we’re not dependent on clients trading with high leverage
FCA finalizes new CFD trading rules next year
12/21/2016
Sanlam Private Wealth 2017 Outlook
While most people would prefer to close the door on 2016 and never look back, the reality is that the drama of last year is yet to fully unfold.
12/21/2016
Financial New Year Resolutions by Jason Hollands, Managing Director, Tilney Bestinvest
Once Christmas is done and dusted, attention will no doubt turn to the investment outlook for 2017 and, of course, the topic of New Year Resolutions
12/21/2016
City bankers set out demands for Brexit – and it includes migrant workers
Britain's hedge funds have laid out a list of Brexit demands for the Government
12/21/2016
It's a Small World by Geoff Cook
Our recent reports on the value of Jersey to Britain and Europe highlighted the role that globalisation is playing as a driver for change and how it’s impacting cross-border investment flows.
12/21/2016
Where Does Great Britain Rank in the Pensions Olympics? by Nicola Harley
What can we learn from other countries’ systems?
12/21/2016
ABN AMRO publishes first human right report
The report focuses on four human rights issues: privacy, discrimination, labour rights and land-related human rights
12/21/2016
Seven investment banking jobs to chase over Christmas
2016 has not been a good year for equity capital markets bankers
12/21/2016
US Equity is Center Stage but European Managers Must Stay Focused on Fee Pressure in 2017
Cerulli says that in the aftermath of the market ructions caused by Trump's election, one trend stood out: passive funds fared best.
12/21/2016
Schroder’s UK mid cap fund struggles against shaky markets
According to a trading update published today (21 December), the fund’s performance was pulled down by holdings of domestically-focused stocks
12/20/2016
St. James’s Place – “A financial tale of two New Yorkers”
The relationship between the White House and the Federal Reserve should be uncomplicated,
12/20/2016
Trumponomics and the consequences for the policy mix
Our analysis suggests that the monetary policy environment which has been so accommodative for such a long time will start normalising, while restrictive fiscal policies will start to loosen. This evolution of the policy mix will have major consequences i
12/20/2016
It has been a year of the unexpected - Coutts
It has been a year of the unexpected, with the election of Donald Trump to the White House and the UK vote to leave the European Union having the most notable impact on financial markets.
12/20/2016
Brexit: UK hedge funds to draw up wish list to prevent damage to the City
Hedge fund managers in the UK find themselves in an increasingly precarious position following Britain’s decision to leave the EU
12/19/2016
Britons in Spain fret over health care, may come home after Brexit
Britons retiring to Spain are attracted by free access to a well regarded health system
12/19/2016
Dark data: The elusive black swan and financial fraud, part 1 by Michael Maxwell, IBM
Not that long ago, payment operations teams thought black swans were so rare they likely didn't exist.