10/01/2019
Massive Layoffs: Banks Cutting Nearly 60,000 Jobs Worldwide
The biggest layoffs are in Europe, where 52,424 jobs, or 90% of the total layoffs, are being slashed, as the European banking sector continues to struggle with profitability.
Comment, Analysis & Research
10/01/2019
Nearly 100 HMRC Staff disciplined for computer misuse
The most common case of computer misuse over the last two financial years was the misuse of email
10/01/2019
Disruptive tech: are robo-advisers the new wealth management trailblazers?
The overall aim is that investing and managing wealth – be that of a corporation, family or individual – is streamlined.
10/01/2019
Weekwatch - Key Things You Need To Know by St. James's Place
Amidst the drama of the week, an unlikely star of the show emerged.
10/01/2019
Doing well while doing good is viable investment strategy - EQ Investors Report
Faster growing than MSCI & FTSE companies – whether you look at revenues, profit growth or R&D spend, companies within the EQ Positive Impact Portfolios compare favourably with the broader market.
10/01/2019
Northern Trust: Asset Owners Aim to Drive Investment Performance with In-House Management
White paper analyzes evolving investment management preferences among sophisticated asset owners
09/30/2019
Politically Driven Markets
What do political problems mean for investors? – Higher volatility.
09/30/2019
Square Mile unveils two initiatives to assess asset managers' ESG and sustainability credentials
Deeper insight into potential investors' behaviour
09/30/2019
Schroders Global Investor Study 2019: People’s sustainable investment ambitions fail to reflect their actions
The survey of over 25,000 investors across 32 locations around the world has found that 16% invest in sustainability, compared to 32% who are interested and would like to invest this way.
09/29/2019
What the average UK house price buys you in Europe
The average price of a house in the UK is £233,000 — but who wants something average? Here’s what you could buy in our favourite European hotspots
09/27/2019
British Entrepreneurs Bullish about Brexit
Only a third of those surveyed felt less comfortable being successful in the UK due to the current political climate, and a mere 36% were worried about exports to and from Europe.
09/27/2019
Number of bank transfer scams in UK rises by 40% in a year
Authorised push payment used to steal £616m during first six months of 2019
09/27/2019
Santander UK hit by regulation, competition and Brexit to tune of €1.5bn
At the same time, Santander announced its first 2019 dividend at €0.10 (around nine pence) a share.
09/27/2019
CEO of FinTech Scotland cites collaboration as key to Scotland’s digital economy
There has been a lot of funding and investment activity in the sector this year.
09/27/2019
Commenting on Draghi’s speech and how what the block needs is a co-ordinated fiscal effort
The ECB is signalling that conventional monetary policy tools have reached their limits in the eurozone.
09/27/2019
IOSCO reviews member efforts to deter mis-selling of complex financial products
The Report includes several findings and observations from the Thematic Review
09/27/2019
Shifting balance of risks by Michael Saunders
The level of uncertainty facing UK businesses and consumers has been relatively high since the EU referendum.
09/27/2019
Half of HNWIs invest to future-proof financial well-being: report
While some UK investors forgo home ownership, others look overseas.
09/27/2019
Former Danske bank chief found dead
Rehe was not a suspect and Raul Malmstein, who was head of Estonia’s financial regulator during that time, said Mr Rehe’s death was “really sad news”.
09/26/2019
Job Curtis Backs St James's Place
FTSE 100 wealth manager, which has come under fire for adviser perks recently, is the 20th largest holding in the Silver-rated City of London Investment Trust