09/01/2013
War - what is it good for? by Justin Urquhart Stewart
It was James Mackintosh in the FT 'Short view' column who quite rightly reminded us of that wonderful Motown ditty by Edwin Starr - "War, huh. What is it good for? Absolutely nuttin."
Comment, Analysis & Research
09/01/2013
ABF - funding grows 10% to £17.4bn
Asset based finance sees double digit growth – highest balance of advances since 2008
08/29/2013
UK IPOs 'value for money' despite red tape
The majority were also growth-oriented and "performing well
08/29/2013
Investment consultancy says ‘hedge funds must be ready for partnership changes’
According to HedgeStart, efforts by HMRC to recategorise partners as employees may have unintended consequences.
08/28/2013
James Hay sales soar but RDR takes toll on revenues
This was a one-off loss of income, not material, as the business model is not reliant on rebate income.
08/28/2013
Educating non-doms – HMRC does a U-turn
Having previously considered that non-doms who are paying tax on the remittance basis are well enough advised, HMRC has performed a U-turn and sent them letters to remind them of the rules anyway.
08/26/2013
Software without the technology headaches
The industry is buzzing with new technology; and with new technology comes new buzzwords and phrases! “Cloud Computing”, “Software on Demand”, “Software as a Service”.
08/26/2013
Global Finance ranks National Bank of Abu Dhabi 35th in the world
National Bank of Abu Dhabi has been named the safest bank in the Middle East by Global Finance, a leading finance publication, which ranked the Abu Dhabi-based lender 35th safest in the world.
08/26/2013
In banking, too much simplicity can be dangerous - Peter Sands
Overly simple regulation will make banks and the industry more prone to crisis, says Peter Sands
08/26/2013
HSBC Private Bank: It's not all doom and gloom in the UK
Dean Turner, Investment Strategist, HSBC Private Bank explains why It’s not all doom and gloom in the UK
08/26/2013
Swatch Group grows by 9% in the first half of 201
The acquisition of the Harry Winston brand boosted the brand’s high-end offering but also expanded the brand’s high jewellery portfolio.
08/24/2013
The Financial Services World Has Changed – And Not For the Better
The Financial Services Authority’s Retail Distribution Review came in at the beginning of this year.
08/22/2013
The lie about capitalism - why capitalism is not the cause of but the solution to the financial crisis
Financial and economic crises have become more frequent since the late 1990s.
08/22/2013
Key Challenges and Issues Shaping the Banking Industry - KPMG
Culture of embracing change – In today's environment, change is constant, so banks must be nimble and innovative.
08/21/2013
Google, Facebook challenge global banks
The competitors of tomorrow will not be large scale banks, they will concentrate on the single aspects of retail bankin
08/20/2013
Saving for school fees (and saving the family silver)
The long term commitment of school fees are the subject that strikes fear into many a parent.
08/19/2013
JO Hambro Investment Management's Vision for a New Era
JO Hambro Investment Management is looking to capitalise on new opportunities created by its recent buyout by Bermuda National Limited (BNL), and the portfolio of financial institutions the firm is now partnering with.
08/18/2013
KPMG warns banks may never recover to pre-crisis profitability
Increased capital buffers and tougher constraints on lending are intended to reduce the risks banks take, but also hold back credit volumes and profits.
08/18/2013
The Bank’s new forward guidance policy: give it time - Ruth Lea, Arbuthnot Banking Group
In this Perspective Ruth Lea, Economic Adviser to the Arbuthnot Banking Group, discusses the Bank’s forward guidance policy and the 2013Q2 GDP data from the Eurozone.
08/18/2013
Suspend Britain from Commonwealth Over Unfair Expat Pensions
Currently, British pensioners who live in certain countries do not receive inflation-linked rises to their state pensions each year.