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UK M&A value soars to highest level since 2008

Next 6-12 months provide ideal window of opportunity for further transformational deals

Investors Positioning Aggressively for Recovery in H2 - BofA Merrill Lynch

A net 61 percent of global asset allocators are now overweight equities. This ranks as the survey's highest reading on this measure since early 2011 and represents the panel's second-strongest response ever.

CFA Institute Calls for Greater Transparency in Bank Reporting

A new study, Financial Crisis Insights on Bank Performance Reporting, suggests that better reporting of risk, timely loan write-downs on balance sheets, and investor access to comparable reporting of information across jurisdictions, will improve transpar

Happy Bastille Day by Justin Urquhart Stewart

Bastille Day is a day for national celebration and pride, and of course the events that followed the original day led to the imprisonment of the head of state and his eventual decapitation.

Europe's Asset Managers Put Busy Multi-asset Arms at the Heart of Investment Customization Plans

Cerulli Associates research finds multi-asset units will play a pivotal role in building bespoke strategies for Europe's discerning institutional clientele

Competition forcing funds to scrabble for new territory

Intense competition among global fund managers is forcing them to invest in a broader range of instruments, products and geographical areas to squeeze out extra performance.

Advisers see increase in enquiries following Budget

The latest ‘Adviser Insight’ survey by Skandia has 963 responses from financial advisers in the UK.

Baillie Gifford’s Rodger: Why we are positioned for a Widowmaker in the West

Everyone thinks rates are going to go up, but I am probably more of the view things could go the other way

Barclays: The time to play defensive in Europe is over

The index compares the expectations of investors with the actual data released by companies.

Channel Islands to undertake cryptocurrency review

The CIISF will be undertaking an in-depth review of the issues around cryptocurrencies

Advisers optimistic on UK growth and consider UK Equity Income king of the UK sectors

UK Equity Income is the favoured UK sector for UK advisers

Emerging capital markets are expected to double their global index share by 2030 - Credit Suisse

Despite rapid growth in capital-raising over the past two decades, emerging country capital markets remain underdeveloped

Saxo Bank publishes its investment outlook for Q3 2014

"Without a transfer of money from the 20% back into the 80%, we will face a decade of 'Japanisation'.

Dirty Cash by Tom Becket, Psigma

I read with interest that Crispin Odey has totally flattened his “book” in recent weeks in anticipation of rocky times for global asset markets; he is considered a predictive genius.

Cost of SII remains a major concern for insurance industry

A survey conducted by Grant Thornton UK LLP has found that only 6% of respondents believe the costs of Solvency II are 'reasonable'. By contrast, the survey finds that more than three quarters (76%) of respondents consider the costs of Solvency

Business before wealth: HNW business owners in Asia, Africa and the Middle East

The research surveyed stakeholders in family businesses with a 2012 turnover and family net worth in excess of US$100 million, as well as stakeholders in non-family businesses with a 2012 turnover and individual net worth in excess of US$25 million.

Price of Luxury Livinfg Falls For Wealthy Londoners

Beluga caviar, cigars and fine dining are among the luxury goods and services that became more affordable for wealthy Londoners over the last year

Retail banks responding to challenge of improving customer experiences

Research conducted by leading business and financial adviser Grant Thornton UK LLP has found that the UK's top retail banks are responding positively to the challenge of delivering improved customer experiences.

Banks and asset managers cheapening funds of funds - report

It also highlights Santander’s Max 50% Shares fund and the Old Mutual Voyager Diversified fund, both of which use several of their own funds.

Most Investors Simply “Follow Their Gut” When Making Decisions - RESEARCH

Investors worldwide are at an impasse on reaching their financial goals, relying on little more than gut instinct as a guide to investing success despite admitted lack of investment knowledge, according to a recent survey from Natixis Global Asset Managem

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