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Islamic finance a global phenomenon – European expert

The main challenge facing Islamic economy is poor understanding of Muslim consumers and their needs, according to Professor Laurent Marliere

Emerging market bond managers start to outdo equity rivals

This is a reversal from the situation in 2013, when emerging market bonds were hit hard

Gold and Silver at major investment cycle lows according to Charteris CEO Ian Williams

“Our expectation is for Gold to reach its next peak in December 2020. We see this as an excellent buying opportunity.”

Advisers warned to review asset allocation: Zurich

Advisers who fail to assess clients’ asset allocation to ensure it remains reflective of risk appetites could be responsible for “disastrous” results, a report from Zurich has claimed.

Grant Thornton Reveals Economic Optimism at Pre-Recession Highs

Economic uncertainty is now a less commonly cited constraint on growth

Italy's asset management attracts 18.8 bln euro inflows in March

Cumulated net inflows so far this year total 29.1 billion euros

Need for Global Philanthropy Extremely Urgent

The answers were analysed using three main criteria

Why ISAs are not an alternative to pensions

The skills needed to blend income from various sources, including pensions, ISAs, general investment accounts and cash savings when in retirement is akin to the fine tuning required to the engine of a top-of-the-range sports car

Barclays Attacked In Mystery 'Staff Letter'

A letter sent to Sky News claiming to be from more than 100 employees of the bank criticises management.

Ex-Barclays Executive Rudloff Sees ‘Golden Decade’ for Investment Banking

Barclays has retreated from that market since 2011

Madness by Tim Price, Director of Investment, PFP Wealth Management

James Rickards, ‘The death of money: the coming collapse of the international monetary system’, 2014

The Bumble Bee and the Chrysanthemum: Comparing Sweden and Japan’s Responses to Financial Crisis

Reinhart and Rogoff’s influential book, This Time is Different (2009), argues that financial crises over the past eight centuries have had similar causes and consequences across diverse societies.

Bankers win friends again in Europe with lure of easy money

Jacques de Larosiere says he is an isolated and modest man.

HSBC Malta supports vision of Malta as a major trade hub

HSBC Malta’s CEO Mark Watkinson, during the bank’s 38th AGM, said that Malta had the opportunity to become a major trade hub.

Use of DFMs set to soar in coming years, predicts Donaldson

The use of discretionary fund management will only grow in years to come as the market rapidly evolves to meet advisers’ demands

Platform Focus: Skandia

The feedback we heard from advisers was positive from those looking for an “all-in-one” solution – an investment onesie if you will.

Finance is still the best prospect Jersey has, now, and in the future

Geoff Cook, CEO, Jersey Finance, outlined to over 100 Jersey business leaders at the IOD luncheon and politicians, how the Island’s finance industry is performing and what initiatives are currently being undertaken to promote the industry. Discussin

UK's Investec Asset Finance purchases Mann Island Finance

Investec Asset Finance, a UK-based asset and loan finance provider, has purchased Mann Island Finance as part of its plans to develop its asset finance offering and activities in the country.

Survey Finds Continued Growth Optimism for 2014 - BofA Merrill Lynch

Investor confidence in global economic growth remains high even as expectations of higher short-term rates increase, according to the BofA Merrill Lynch Fund Manager Survey for April.

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