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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”.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

HMRC’s Sheriffs gunning for Cowboy Tax Advisers with a £1m penalty? by Mike Down

Last year, HMRC put ‘cowboy’ tax advisers under the spotlight, and now they’ve got a new plan to fine these outlaws up to £1m. But will it be enough to run them out of town, or has HMRC unwittingly boosted business for these desper

Bullish on digital: McKinsey Global Survey results

CEOs and other senior executives are increasingly engaged as their companies step up efforts to build digital enterprises.

Will The Charges Against JPMorgan's Former Traders Help Reform Wall Street?

The federal government charged two former JPMorgan Chase employees, Javier Martin-Artajo and Julien Grout, for their involvement in a multi-billion dollar loss at the bank last year.

Emerging Markets Represent a Wealth of Opportunities for the Next Century - RESEARCH

Emerging markets, like those in Latin America, represent a fantastic opportunity for companies seeking to expand their global presence.

Hiring Bankers Has ‘Little Impact’ on Buyout Returns

A new report has claimed sector specialists boost private equity returns while hiring or losing former bankers has little effect on performance.

Confidence in Europe hits nine-year high - RESEARCH

While global growth expectations have risen very rapidly, the good news is that cash levels remain high

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