04/01/2016
Spain’s ‘Bad Bank’ Tries to Increase Real-Estate Sales
Sareb saw a slowdown in unloading assets last year
Comment, Analysis & Research
03/31/2016
Barclays still at top of financial complaints league with well over half a million in 2015 - while TalkTalk tops telecoms list
Barclays was followed by Lloyds Bank which received 230,041 and Bank of Scotland with 182,702 complaints.
03/31/2016
European investment banks pay less in bonuses- Barclays' research
Big banker bonuses were blamed for encouraging risk-taking and contributing to the 2008-2009 financial crisis.
03/31/2016
Pay report 2016: the breadwinners in wealth management
Our exclusive report reveals the distribution of wealth management remuneration across the UK.
03/31/2016
The adviser merry-go-round continues - Equifax Touchstone
Adviser FCA registrations up by 53% in 2015
03/31/2016
How to job hop in investment banking and survive
A guy I knew did just that. The day he showed up at our bank it was to assume his third job in five years.
03/31/2016
Exodus of 10,000 millionaires amid rising Muslim tensions
Rising tensions in France, especially in Paris following a series of Islamist terrorist attacks in 2015, have spurred an exodus of its super-wealthy citizens, a new report on migration trends of millionaires and high-net worth individuals across the world
03/31/2016
Looking for $7.4 Billion in Startup Funding? France Has It
There’s a 6.5 billion euros ($7.4 billion) funding pot waiting in France for startups and innovative technology companies, the country’s sovereign wealth fund chief said, citing commitments from public and private investors.
03/31/2016
UBS IB head says need to adjust to challenging market-WirtschaftsWoche
Swiss rival Credit Suisse, which expects first-quarter trading revenue to fall 40-45 percent, is caught up in the fallout over its trading operations.
03/30/2016
Franklin UK Managers' Focus - promoted to Wealth 150+
The fund combines the expertise of four of the team's talented fund managers, in one concentrated portfolio of their best ideas.
03/30/2016
M&G’s Horvat seeks to turnaround fortunes of Global Basics fund
The M&G Global Basics fund had a torrid time from early 2013 until the end of 2015, during which time its assets plummeted by almost £5bn and it saw two manager changes.
03/30/2016
Who’s in the running to be crowned MM’s adviser of the year?
The other worthy shortlisted firms are Paradigm Norton Financial Planning, Saunderson House, True Potential and Westminster Wealth Management.
03/30/2016
Now the Bank of England says Brexit will hit the economy as it predicts the 'Pound will fall and mortgage rates will rise'
Bank of England claimed Brexit could hit foreign investment and the pound
03/30/2016
Jersey prepares ground in event of Brexit vote
Jersey is working hard behind the scenes to shore up its position with the UK and European Union in the event of a vote in favour of Brexit at the UK referendum on 23 June.
03/30/2016
Wealthy investors reject robo-advice in Legg Mason survey
The sentiment appears to be shared overseas, with just 39 per cent of respondents globally expressing trust in online advice.
03/29/2016
Deutsche Bank: Blockchain Turns Tried & Tested Biz Models on “Head”
Ideally they should themselves examine through projects or pilot studies how to put the technology into practice.
03/29/2016
Caught In A Trap We Can Get Out
Investors should be wary of succumbing to the ‘availability heuristic’ trap
03/29/2016
Business Substance' Focus Sees Guernsey Well Placed To Deal With BEPS
The working party, which is chaired by Guernsey's Treasury and Resources Minister, Deputy Gavin St Pier, comprises representatives from Guernsey's Government, the Guernsey Financial Services Commission and tax professionals from the Institute of
03/29/2016
‘perfect Storm’ of Events Dampens Optimism Among Financial Services Firms – CBI/PwC
Financial market instability, competition from within the sector and macroeconomic uncertainty were identified as the top three challenges facing financial services over the coming year.
03/29/2016
Three Quarters of Investors Demand Increased Levels of Transparency on Private Equity Performance
Private equity assets under management reached a new high of $2.4 trillion in June 2015.2 Alternatives are seen as key to boosting returns, with 46 percent of asset owners planning to increase their exposure.3