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2016 BNP Paribas Individual Philanthropy Index

It measures and reflects the commitment of philanthropists in four regions – Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the United States.

Legal & General Managed Monthly Income Trust added to Recommended list

The manager aims to deliver an attractive level of income compared to the prevailing environment, whilst generating incremental returns relative to the fund’s benchmark.

The Comeback Kids Captive fund managers strengthen their distribution lead in Europe

Small fintechs and start-ups have invented cutting-edge capabilities, which have begun to attract interest from the bigger players in the industry.

27 bankers paid more than 1 million euros in Luxembourg

The number of "high earners" in the Grand Duchy increased in 2014

Tactical decisions require strategic confidence by Mikio Kumada and Boris Pavlu LGT Capital Partners

At the margin, the global economy has cooled recently, but remains on track for modest growth. At the same time, damaged medium-term investor sentiment, weak cyclical momentum, and doubts about the impact of the newest monetary policy tools should keep ma

The absolutely definitive guide to top tier investment banks by sector

Some banks are notably absent. RBS is nowhere. Nor is BNP Paribas. Credit Suisse is top tier in securitized product trading and that’s about all.

Sovereign Wealth Funds and Central Banks Emerge as Large Scale Collateral Providers

More Than One Third in Advanced Talks or Already Implementing Collateral Trades

European residential markets are in a supercycle

The European residential real estate sector stands out as the decade’s best performer, despite the existence of substantial differences in yields and drivers between different regional markets and cities. Demand has rocketed in the past 24 months, a

Anti-elite sentiment may lead to Brexit, warns PM's 'best friend'

He recalled how losing Sweden's 2003 Euro referendum had taught him that anti-Brussels sentiment was easily capable of trumping hard-headed argument.

Deutsche loses top 3 slot in investment bank rankings

JPMorgan retains its title at the top of the league tables, followed by Goldman Sachs, which consolidated its hold on second place after a strong performance in G10 rates trading, cash equities and G10 foreign exchange products.

Investors losing their faith in central banks

Investors and the financial markets are questioning the ability of central banks' stimuli to revitalize global economies, despite promises to do whatever it takes and increasingly unconventional and unprecedented actions.

A world of hidden wealth: why we are shining a light offshore

Huge leak reveals how the powerful exploit secretive tax regimes – and widen the gulf between rich and poor

Free lunch?

Clearly, for private investors seeking income, the new dividend allowance will have important implications.

Old Mutual UK Smaller Companies moved to Recommended list

The team members are firm believers in the value of original research, through which they seek to identify and exploit share price anomalies.

Estimates for the Private Client Indices and ARC Charity Indices

Fluctuations in Sterling versus other currencies meant that international equities generally out performed UK.

UK banks losing 40% of applicants during on-boarding

When banks on-board new customers they must comply with Know Your Customer and Anti Money Laundering requirements which requires them to verify the identity of potential customers.

Brexit and Other Banking Risks

The Australian-born, 57-year-old investment banker is an avid poker player.

Here's How Data Analytics Could Get You Hired By Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, UBS

Big data is surging through the investment industry

Santander To Cut Headcount At Corporate HQ And At Spanish Unit

Spanish lender Santander will carry out a reorganisation of its operations in its home country with a view to increasing its digital footprint, simplifying its internal processes and avoiding undesirable overlaps between different units.

eub Brexit and The Fed to drive investors towards the dollar until the summer

Investors are piling into the dollar - and they are likely to continue to do so for the next two and a half months.

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