08/05/2013
Brussels’ political gesture to curb bonuses is simply bad banking
The first thing that should be said is governments have no business interfering with private contracts between employer and employee
Comment, Analysis & Research
08/05/2013
Increased market volatility likely as asset prices drift higher despite risks - Rothschild Market Perspective
Although the US continues to recover and the Eurozone appears to be heading in the right direction, a sharper slowdown across emerging markets is dragging down the global outlook.
08/05/2013
The long march to economic recovery by Richard Buxton, Old Mutual Global investors
Richard Buxton, manager of the Old Mutual UK Alpha Fund, explains why he believes current economic conditions provide a positive backdrop for equity markets.
08/04/2013
Scottish firms look East
These firms recognise that India offers a significant business opportunity
08/04/2013
Just because it’s gold doesn’t mean it glitters
“Gold-bugs” are still vocal, despite the mini-collapse in the gold price this year.
08/04/2013
Has gold lost its lustre? by Guy Wagner, chief investment officer at Banque de Luxembourg
The fall in the price of gold gathered pace in the second quarter, the price per ounce shedding nearly 25% in $.
08/01/2013
Tax jurisdiction: Is space the final frontier?
With the collapse of tax revenues hitting public purses all over the world
07/31/2013
UK: a new approach to multinational tax avoidance?
The House of Lords Select Committee on Economic Affairs has published its report on tackling tax avoidance which asks whether a new approach is needed.
07/30/2013
UK property market update - Royal London Property Fund
With a number of positive signs in the economy over the last three months, the investment market has continued to gather pace.
07/30/2013
Close Brothers: Pension fears hit affluent
Heightened concerns have not yet overcome planning inactivity for many.
07/29/2013
Nicola Horlick seeks gold on silver screen
Nicola Horlick, the former City fund manager once dubbed Superwoman, unveils a new asset management business with plans to raise a $100 million fund to finance Hollywood movie-making.
07/29/2013
The Final Countdown - Europe by Tom Becket, Chief Investment Officer​, Psigma Investment Management
Finally a holiday where an easy calm settled and no disasters hit the global economy or financial markets.
07/29/2013
Early Warning for Rating Agencies and Investment Banks
Law firm Corrs Chambers Westgarth has cautioned credit rating agencies, investment banks and investment managers to tread carefully when promoting financial products.
07/29/2013
Barclays: Bob Diamond would have resigned today
He was the arch bull when the rest of the world had turned bearish
07/28/2013
Cyber security must rise up the Boardroom agenda, says KPMG
Cyber security is central to long-term economic growth
07/28/2013
A profitable Prince
Now whatever your political views, whether as a royalist or a republican, the less than edifying television coverage of a blank hospital door for hours on end was astonishing.
07/28/2013
Financial institutions increasing their focus and resources on risk management - RESEARCH
There is a divergence when it comes to the spending patterns of different-sized firms.
07/26/2013
It's time to leave the EU, says top fund manager
Leading City fund manager has called for the UK to leave the European Union, calling the single market a “flawed model of the past”.
07/25/2013
Welby 'embarrassed' by Wonga link
The Church of England's investments are wide-ranging and complex.
07/22/2013
companies with women board members may have an edge in performance and stock price
Global trends indicate a gradual increase in the percentage of companies that have women on their boards, with 59% of companies reporting women board members, up from 56% in 2008.