10/01/2020
Pandemic hits EBRD regions harder than advanced Europe – survey
The economic effects of the Covid-19 crisis have been significantly more acute in EBRD countries than in advanced Europe, the study shows.
Comment, Analysis & Research
10/01/2020
Financial institutions are set for a once in a generation change
For insurers and asset and wealth managers, the challenges are equally daunting.
10/01/2020
Aegon warns record debts and tumbling rates to fuel boom and bust cycle
The global pandemic has already caused global debt levels to hit record levels, sparking a synchronised response from central banks, which are using every tool at their disposal to avoid sovereign defaults.
10/01/2020
DeVere reports surge in demand for money apps amid environmental and Brexit fears
The deVere Vault Prepaid Mastercard®️ can be used online, in-store and at any ATM location across the globe where Mastercard is accepted.
10/01/2020
Andy Haldane: the funnyman central banker who's not great at maths
Bank chief economist attracted attention with a quirky speech this week, but not for the first time
09/30/2020
Avoiding economic anxiety speech by Andy Haldane
Some degree of caution is desirable - in how we socialise, shop and work - to prevent the spread of this awful disease.
09/30/2020
Power Failure by Tim Price
One of the refreshing aspects of social media in 2020 has been the ability of a well-curated Twitter feed to offer insights unavailable
09/30/2020
Clients ‘gobsmacked’ at FSCS fee hike
Although happy to share the bill, Mr Harvey said his clients were nevertheless shocked at the cost of funding the FSCS.
09/30/2020
Schroders and Man Group bosses prepare for 'messy markets' in Q4 2020
US election and Brexit could lead to more volatility
09/30/2020
UBS Global Real Estate Bubble Index 2020
Find out which cities have the greatest housing bubble risk and discover the latest housing market trends.
09/30/2020
Sharp increase in the number of serious incident reports made to the Charity Commission
The rise in the number of serious incidents reported follows a trend set in previous years.
09/29/2020
What Should Governments be Focused on for 2021? by Justin Urquhart Stewart
Face it: 2020 has been a disastrous year
09/29/2020
UK law firms optimistic about business outlook even amid Covid-19 uncertainty, survey finds
Four out of five firms confident about the year ahead, according to Smith & Williamson report
09/28/2020
Cayman ranks seventh highest debtor to Taiwan's banks
Australia followed in sixth place at US$24.98 billion.
09/28/2020
M&G’s first year away from Prudential is one to forget
Asset manager has suffered heavy investor withdrawals and a worse share price fall than rivals
09/28/2020
Investors keeping a keen eye on banks
This is one of the positive effects of the pandemic, they say, as online presentations and virtual appointments that minimize distances and costly trips facilitate contacts between the investor community and enterprises.
09/28/2020
Time to put on the varifocals by Rathbones
Depending on what lens you choose, the value of equities can vary widely.
09/28/2020
‘We remain confident in credit in developed markets,’ says Indosuez
In the longer term, Indosuez has a positive view of Euro financials bonds, investment-grade US dollar credit, Asia Credit in US Dollars and Chinese bonds in Renminbi.
09/28/2020
'Gifting gap' planning opportunity revealed as half of Baby Boomers eye lifetime gifting
Less than a third (29%) ruled it out, and 26% say they are unsure.
09/28/2020
Money Market Funds in Uncertain Times
Investors Demand Digitalisation and Resilience