02/13/2012
In an environment of moderate growth, low inflation and deleveraging, EUR high yield short dated bonds offer an attractive risk/return profile in a European market that has matured at a rapid pace over the past several years.
02/11/2012
Wealthier savers should be stripped of the higher-rate tax relief on pensions, Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander suggests, in a move that will increase pressure on George Osborne to make the rich pay more.
02/10/2012
As Barclays reveals its profits Channel 4 News Business Correspondent Sarah Smith asks if, in this case, it is time to stop the popular pastime of banker bashing?
02/08/2012
Famed for his "little black book" of City contacts, was also appointed one of David Cameron's ambassadors last year and advised the Mayor of London on measures the City should take to remain globally competitive.
02/07/2012
Stephen Hester, chief executive of Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), won't be collecting his £1m bonus this month, but thousands of other bankers will. Boodles, and other high-end jewellers, including Bulgari and Theo Fennell, in the historic Royal
02/07/2012
The satisfaction levels of high new worth individuals (HNWIs) with their main contacts at UK wealth managers has fallen this year, with a decline in those saying they are 'very satisfied' with the service received.
02/07/2012
On Friday, over 60 philanthropists came together at Coutts’ head office to discuss and explore the important role that philanthropy can play in supporting women and girls in the UK and internationally.
02/03/2012
SGSS was retained by BSI SIM for its recognised expertise and efficiency, in particular its ability to rationalise and optimise post-trading services related to custody and settlement, as well as for its flexibility in adapting its services to clients&
02/03/2012
LawInContext has launched The Global Wealth Management / Financial Services Professional Development Program - a holistic distance learning training program, which is comprised of three distinct modules, each of which offers a global Fundamentals session,
02/02/2012
Spooked by the crack down on tax evasion and endemic under-declaration of income, some Italians are squirrelling away cash in the tax haven of San Marino, one of the world's smallest countries.