09/15/2015
WM's gender challenge: why is more than 80% of industry male?
The figure is lower than the 18% of staff identified as women earlier this year by an FCA analysis of general client-facing staff.
Comment, Analysis & Research
09/15/2015
STUDY: 73% of UK SMEs have no contact with their bank relationship manager
More than two thirds will look beyond their own bank for financial services
09/15/2015
Global Economic Outlook Deteriorating on China, EM Concern - RESEARCH
Risk Off as Cash Holdings Reach 2008 Crisis Levels
09/14/2015
A wealth of experience
Effective wealth management is built on trust and long-term commitment, Kevin Cassar, Blevins Franks regional wealth manager, says.
09/14/2015
Europeans seize on German bank weakness
They have been given this chance to build new corporate banking relationships
09/14/2015
This past month should be remembered by all of us as a classic example of no new news driving the daily news by Justin Urquhart Stewart
If I look back over my past few talks and my scribblings for the last six months, it's very clear to see that there are some fairly fundamental themes running along, all of which seem to take it in turns to grab a headline every so often.
09/14/2015
Fed meets amid 'growth scare': Coutts Global Markets Weekly
Global markets are waiting with bated breath to see whether the Federal Reserve (Fed) will finally lift US interest rates from their longstanding position near zero this week.
09/14/2015
Majority of IFAs cite multi asset as choice retirement income vehicle
Multi asset funds are favoured by more than half of IFAs as the retirement income vehicle of choice, a survey by Barings Asset Management has revealed.
09/14/2015
What Jeremy Corbyn and John McDonnell mean for banking jobs in London
Even if they’re not elected, the uncertainty created by a vehemently anti-capitalist opposition seems likely to be pernicious.
09/14/2015
Reshaping the future of corporate banking
Before the crisis, corporates would have found it difficult to imagine that a well-rated financial institution could collapse.
09/14/2015
Saunderson House: discretionary launch is evolution for business
The launch of discretionary will not have a significant impact on the running of the business as advice will remain at the core of Saunderson House’s offering.
09/13/2015
US exchanges urged to act in HFT debate
The market is more predatory than it was before because of all these algorithms
09/11/2015
Former StanChart bank chief Peter Sands to advise Downing Street
The chancellor asked the former Goldman Sachs chief economist for help in securing investment in public infrastructure and devolving power to cities.
09/11/2015
Striking work-life balance with flexible working by Gina Le Prevost
Working from home enables employees to avoid office politics and other general distractions
09/11/2015
Which sort of investment bank would you to work for? Choose from these 4 types
Tricumen, the financial services strategy company, says today’s investment banks fall into one of four business models as shown by the charts below.
09/10/2015
The investment drought: How can the problem of weak investment be fixed?
UBS White paper
09/10/2015
Coutts September Real Estate Perspective
Sterling strength is enticing UK buyers into the European holiday homes market
09/10/2015
Milliman analyses embedded value reporting in the European and Asian insurance markets
The Solvency II framework has been finalized
09/10/2015
Wealthy shun investing for social good
Following the study, Barclays is introducing to a profiling tool to help its wealthy clients re-evaluate how much they invest for impact and give away to charity.
09/09/2015
Santander targets retirement market with multi-asset income fund launch
The fund has a risk profile of four under normal market conditions with the flexibility to move between three and five in more extreme market conditions.