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'We'd never have got a job now' - Sir Martin Gilbert, Aberdeen Asset Management

The asset manager wasn't too fussed about exams, but says he'd have a much harder time of it today.

CMS Compliance Barometer 2015:

The CMS Compliance Index consolidates the findings into a score of 64 out of a possible 100 points.

How will China's devaluation impact eurozone equities?

Slowing GDP growth is backed up by anecdotal company feedback which points to a considerable contraction in Chinese trade data

Lose Control by Tom Becket, Psigma

Investment is at times a very emotional subject, particularly when you are on the wrong side of a theme, major market move or an individual trade.

50s should be considered as the new 40s or even 30s: Gina Le Prevost, CEO AP Group

This view builds on earlier research that provides evidence for the benefits of older workers.

New Survey Launched to Examine Impact of Basel III on Hedge Funds and Asset Managers

The results of the survey will be presented in a research paper to be published later this year.

SW economy slows, report tells Plymouth private sector

The overall weakening in output growth in July reflected the service sector, as manufacturing production increased at a faster pace during the month.

Head to head: how do UK and US family offices compare?

Both in the US and the UK the term 'family office' is as ubiquitous as it is contentious.

Surge in European M&A shows SWF firepower

European takeover activity involving sovereign wealth funds more than tripled in the first half of 2015, amid signs that such funds' greater firepower may be pushing up deal valuations.

Morningstar Announces Shortlist for 2015 Morningstar Awards for Excellence in Investment

The awards draw from Morningstar’s qualitative manager research, which uses a globally consistent five-pillar methodology

Germany has gained £71billion from its tough stance on Greek debt crisis... and will still make a profit if Athens never pays back a single cent

Germany 'saved' 100bn through lower interest rates as a result of crisis

70% uplift commanded for prime waterfront properties

The largest waterfront premiums in the country were commanded in the South West

Still dancing ? by Tim Price

“There just can’t be a more fascinating endeavour in finance than analysing Credit and speculative Bubbles. Such undertakings do not come without challenges.”

Who is the Best Fund Manager?

The award goes to the fund manager or team that has produced exceptional returns over the longer term with consideration given to tenure

2015: Strong Start for Sovereign Wealth Fund Deals

Direct Sovereign Wealth Fund Transactions

How to invest in shares with a 99.4pc chance of success

Active funds, overseen by fund managers who aim to beat the market, will either shorten or lengthen the odds of pocketing a positive return.

More Family Silver for Sale – don’t privatise but unitise by Justin Urquhart Stewart

So it looks as though George Osborne is aiming to have a full clear out of government assets on such a scale that makes Mrs Thatcher's record privatisations look more like a local tombola - well not really.

France and Italy find room for fastest growth in Europe equities

Partly this was due to the belief that France and Italy were thought to be more at risk to contagion from Greece

New York Hedge Funds Dominate Number One Spot, London A Far Second

New York City is home to over a third of all the assets in the hedge fund industry today.

Investec UK Alpha Fund research update

This includes companies with strong brands, high barriers to entry and high-quality management, such as GlaxoSmithKline and Unilever.

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