07/27/2020
The message behind gold's rally: The world economy is in trouble
Analysts have been predicting huge upside for gold for several months
Comment, Analysis & Research
07/27/2020
Investor Survey: Managing Through Uncertainty
Illiquid asset classes scored relatively high levels of satisfaction, albeit with considerable uncertainty given the opacity on true portfolio valuations.
07/27/2020
Whisky maker launches four exclusive 200th anniversary releases to celebrate key milestone
This year we're celebrating the steps he first took - steps that have inspired generations of our whisky makers and are at the heart of everything we do today and will do tomorrow.
07/27/2020
When satire dies by Tim Price
Brigstocke is a guest on this week’s edition.
07/27/2020
Europe’s Economy to Outpace U.S. in Upending of Past Roles
The region has also done a better job of protecting jobs and incomes, at least for now, with furlough programs keeping millions of workers on payrolls.
07/26/2020
Gold Returns To Glory And The Gateway To $2000
But then given the almost resistance-less span of twice that distance, Gold added those additional 100 points to its pile in just the past 13 trading days.
07/24/2020
Appleby Offshore Business Update
The purpose of this report is to help our clients better understand what “business as usual” in our jurisdictions* actually means.
07/24/2020
Charity Commission publish latest research on public trust in charities
The four key expectations that the public of has of charities are identified in the report.
07/24/2020
One in five advisers feel financial pain post-Covid
Many others cited significant changes to their routine, with one adviser claiming they had to work “late into the night” due to difficulty concentrating for long periods during the day while at home.
07/24/2020
94% of UK adviser firms in profit but overall revenue drops
For retail investment business, commission still accounts for 16% of revenue while fees/charges accounted for 82%.
07/24/2020
Comment: EU's landmark €750bn coronavirus recovery package to boost ESG
The EU's landmark €750bn coronavirus recovery package is set significantly boost ESG in the region, according to David Zahn, head of European Fixed Income at Franklin Templeton.
07/24/2020
Comment: EU's landmark €750bn coronavirus recovery package to boost ESG
The other major step forward in this legislation is the commitment that 30% of the Coronavirus Recovery Fund and the €1 trillion seven-year budget are earmarked for fighting climate change.
07/23/2020
How quickly will the world recover from the coronavirus pandemic? by Rathbones
The healing process
07/23/2020
From lockdown to recovery - the economic effects of COVID-19 by Professor Jonathan Haske
Prices couldn’t readily adjust and firms couldn’t switch to other industries because the economy was locked down.
07/23/2020
Adviser profits dwindle despite FCA pledges
Firms with two to five advisers made a retainable profit of £54,000 in 2019, down from £74,000 the year before, while the average profit kept by firms with six to 50 advisers has plummeted from nearly £200,000 in 2018 to just over &p
07/23/2020
Cyprus should become a regional services centre – Baker Tilly
Klitou points out that the number of companies registered in Cyprus that are actually paying the annual levy is only at about 50 per cent.
07/23/2020
Can investors trust the media?
On average, around 46% of forecasts were accurate.
07/23/2020
Sandaire Real Estate: ‘Beds and Sheds’
We are increasingly being asked by Investors whether we are seeing a flood of distressed properties on the market.
07/22/2020
How many consultations does it take to reform the UK tax system?
Last week we reported that Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has asked the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) to conduct a far-reaching review of capital gains tax. Since then, other calls for change have been landing thick and fast.
07/22/2020
Nearly half of employees admit to making mistakes that have had cybersecurity repercussions
Cybersecurity training needs to reflect the fact that different demographics use technology and respond to threats in different ways and that a one-size-fits-all approach to training won’t work.