11/30/2016
Mark Carney: European economies face hit if cut off from City of London
Mark Carney: European economies face hit if cut off from City of London
Comment, Analysis & Research
11/30/2016
Chasm between rich and poor widens in Russia as living standards fall
According to the survey, called the Global Wealth Report, within 12 months, the average income of households decreased from $12,086 to $10,344.
11/29/2016
ABN Amro introduces Gradefix: ‘risk-as-a-service’
The consumer or SME submits transaction data for analysis.
11/29/2016
Avaloq in talks with private equity firms?
Avaloq has been growing its market share steadily, sparking concerns that the company’s resources are being stretched.
11/29/2016
Number of women in asset management flatlines
‘Limited leadership opportunities’ for female entrants, finds study of 26,000 funds
11/29/2016
Strategy Update from BNP Paribas Investment Partners
Leading indicators pointed to solid growth, with Eurozone manufacturing and services PMIs improving further
11/29/2016
The importance of digital for wealth managers
The adoption of hybrid and robo advisory tools will register the higher growth in two years
11/29/2016
European banking chief warns Britain about protectionist measures
Her government could be forced to choose between remaining in the EU single market and regaining control over immigration.
11/29/2016
Britain’s confused development aid plans
The funding splurge on private equity is at odds with UK commitments
11/29/2016
London penthouses you can buy for less than £1.5 million
There is also a communal terrace at the other end of the 1.348 sq ft home.
11/29/2016
Can you have your cake and eat it with fund management? - Jason Hollands
Of course, more risk in itself is no guarantee of higher returns. It merely paves the way to a wider range of potential outcomes: if more risk assured higher returns, then it wouldn’t be risky!
11/28/2016
London’s Lord Mayor looks to enhance financial, professional services ties with Qatar
He will emphasise how the City of London can support Qatar’s 2030 National Vision-driven infrastructure programme and their hosting of the World Cup in 2022.
11/28/2016
Italian Bank Collapse European Sovereign Bond Carnage, Criss-Crossed Fuses & Lit Bonfire
The entire global financial system will erupt like a debt volcano
11/28/2016
"A good heart is better than all the heads in the world" Edward Bulwer-Lytton
Alongside the seminars, we have released an animated Intelligent Retirement video.
11/28/2016
Rathbones: Investors still need to stay focused on quality
Asset allocation strategist Edward Smith and chief investment officer Julian Chillingworth warn that high levels of uncertainty will increase market risk over the medium term.
11/28/2016
Coutts’ latest Million Pound Donors Report reveals highest value and number of charitable donations
£1.83bn donated via 355 gifts, up 17% on last year and 19% in total value
11/28/2016
Invesco study - demand for factor products increasing globally
Risk diversification and increasing alpha are the main drivers for factor allocations
11/28/2016
Millennials put greater importance on ESG factors
The survey found that the millennial generation ranked ESG factors as equally important as investment outcomes when considering investments decisions.
11/25/2016
How do you think technology will change the wealth management marketplace over the course of the next decade?
In early summer 2016 we set out to assess the UK wealth management industry’s view of how technological innovation will impact the industry over the next 5 to 10 years, with respondents comprising senior individuals from a range of organisations acr
11/25/2016
How Will Next Year’s French Elections Affect the Art Market?
Art experts weigh in on the implications of possibly removing the French 'wealth tax'.