10/03/2019
Why banks are falling behind in the global fintech race
At the lunch Mr Green and the leaders and government officials discussed increased cooperation on the future of the digital ecosystem in the Mediterranean and beyond.
Comment, Analysis & Research
10/03/2019
Can you discriminate against vegetarians or vegans?
This was the question that Employment Judge Postle had to grapple with in the recent case of Conisbee v Crossley Farms Limited.
10/02/2019
Range of Tobam funds gains LuxFLAG ESG label
The manager's approach applies a systematic carbon footprint reduction to all portfolios, proprietary exclusion policy, engagement and active ownership policy.
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.
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.