07/07/2020
Stock Take by St. James’s Place
Whether it takes the form of a V, a U, or an L, the shape of the global recovery will be illuminated in coming weeks.
Comment, Analysis & Research
07/07/2020
‘Malta’s financial juridisction needs a revamp’ | Joseph Cuschieri
MFSA CEO JOSEPH CUSCHIERI says the financial regulator is ready to take on a new role that will bolster its investigative and supervisory powers against the problems of financial crime that risk Malta’s greylisting by Moneyval
07/07/2020
Core Banking Selection Challenges & Approaches: A Tier 2-3 Bank Perspective
One of the most critical factors in the successful modernisation of the technology backbone is choosing the right solution and supplier, to complement the bank's strategy, business needs and values.
07/06/2020
Global profits set to fall by a fifth
The oil sector made easily the biggest impact, with profits falling by almost a quarter year-on-year, as weaker oil prices quickly translated to squeezed margins.
07/06/2020
How to analyse investment funds
Some investment sectors have hundreds of funds while others have just a handful.
07/06/2020
83% surge in life insurance claims as Covid-19 hit
There was also a 58% increase in life insurance claims in May compared to May 2019.
07/05/2020
Amazon-like future awaits banks as virus hastens online push
European lenders may adopt a model similar to that of the e-commerce company, with online shop fronts for financial products
07/05/2020
Gold Funds Underpin Pandemic Price Rally as Jewelers Vanish
The shift underscores the global push-and-pull for gold between western investors looking for a safe haven and traditional demand centers for physical gold in Asia.
07/05/2020
How RBS made a quantum leap into the future
Imagine every piece of data your bank has ever created is now public.
07/05/2020
PE & RE – Emerging from the Great Lockdown by Geoff Cook & Ben Robins
The UN international labour organisation has warned that the continued sharp decline in working hours globally, due to the COVID-19 outbreak, means that 1.6 billion workers in the informal economy
07/03/2020
Quarterly Update: Markets Emerge from Coronavirus Crisis
Our quarterly investment update for Q2 2020 finds markets optimistic about the post-coronavirus economy.
07/03/2020
Brexit, charitable legacies and succession rules – what's new?
The ESR also introduced rules to identify the jurisdiction in relation to an estate.
07/02/2020
Remarks on Covid-19 and Monetary Policy Speech given by Professor Jonathan Haskel
The UK is in the midst of an unprecedented economic shock.
07/02/2020
How Firms are Adjusting to their New Working Environment and their Outlook Post Corona-Crunch
They provide a range of services to private investors, trustees, charities, pension funds and institutional clients.
07/02/2020
A quarter like no other - St. James's Place
Major economies eased their lockdowns and tentatively began the road to recovery, but political and social challenges lie ahead, says CIO Tom Beal.
07/02/2020
Equity: the key to unlocking a sustainable economic recovery
This crisis also creates an opportunity to revisit and improve economic policy and create a better and greener future for Europe.
07/02/2020
On wealth, greed and happiness by Tim Price
The temptation to pander is almost irresistible.
07/01/2020
McLaren gets a $185 million boost
Automaker was struggling through coronavirus lockdown
07/01/2020
Are the bears in hibernation, or just napping? by Rathbones
The groundwork has been laid for a rapid recovery, but significant risks remain.
07/01/2020
New European interest rate analysis: Pandemic sends corporate rates reeling
Banks are required to hold funds in reserve with the ECB to cover withdrawals by their customers.