09/10/2020
European banks face slow recovery due to virus: Fitch
Prospects still weak despite early signals of strong economic rebound in some countries, says rating agency
Comment, Analysis & Research
09/10/2020
A crisis like no other - where to now?
Equity markets have moved from a near-term focus to a forward-looking one
09/09/2020
Belgian Insurer Ageas Could Be Next Private Equity ‘Unloved’ Target: Opinion
Many of the big listed insurers have been shifting emphasis toward general insurance such as car, home and business cover.
09/09/2020
Confidence in UK housing market at four-year high, say estate agents
Pandemic-driven stamp duty cuts and lockdown has increased demand for homes with gardens
09/09/2020
Asset Management Europe by Rothschild
Firstly, the continued spread of Covid-19 is an ongoing drag on behaviour and the normalization in cross-border mobility.
09/08/2020
AT1s look attractive for investors today
AT1s having benefited from the last decade’s banking reforms, the potential for attractive returns in this asset class could grow considerably in a stabilisation scenario.
09/08/2020
5-Year Market Forecast Calls for 2.6% Global Growth
Rates and Inflation to Remain Low; Stock Returns in the 3.8-8.2% Range; High Yield and EM Debt Outliers amid Low Bond Returns
09/08/2020
John Glen speech to investment management sector on sustainability and responsible investment
The Economic Secretary to the Treasury spoke about the opportunity to extend the UK’s leadership in responsible investing and strengthen the UK’s position as a leading global financial centre.
09/08/2020
Otherwise fine by Rathbones
Chief investment officer Julian Chillingworth is chipper enough, albeit with an umbrella under his arm.
09/08/2020
WeekWatch by St. James’s Place
Large technology companies have enjoyed a surge in their share prices in recent months
09/08/2020
Bankers Hit the Limits on Working From Home
Speaking to some of the world’s biggest banks, one gets the impression that the new way of working might not be so different to the old way.
09/07/2020
EIB President visits Cyprus to discuss support for new investments
EIB support includes Cyprus’ participation in the €25 bln Pan-European Guarantee Fund (EGF) to help companies that are struggling through the current crisis, forming a bridge to the recovery, as well as financial support, intermediated through
09/07/2020
AIM dividends set to fall by at least a third in 2020
The second quarter usually marks a seasonal high point for dividends
09/07/2020
Under-55s more likely to seek financial advice
The Coronavirus pandemic is encouraging more under-55s to seek financial advice.
09/07/2020
Custodian of the year: BNP Paribas
Asia Risk Awards 2020
09/06/2020
French rainmaker Maris breaks up with boutique partner Messier
The sources said Maris intends to move on after disagreements with Messier over strategy and management, as he no longer sees a future for himself at the firm.
09/04/2020
LEBC founder Jack McVitie dies
Jack McVitie will be sorely missed by everyone who knew him, and our thoughts are with his family through this sad time.
09/04/2020
BoE comments press the case for further targeted government support
Live data points provide some comfort but it is right to remain cautious on how the recovery will play out.
09/04/2020
Countries have responded decisively to the COVID-19 crisis, but face significant fiscal challenges ahead
The report shows that while the size of fiscal packages in response to the COVID-19 crisis has varied across countries, most have been significant, and many countries have taken unprecedented action.
09/04/2020
The value of financial advice
New report from St. James's Place and Boring Money aims to identify how consumers receive and benefit from advice