11/30/2018
What makes investment advice firms great
The improved methodology and wider data set produced by our research partner Strategic Insight this year has seen some familiar names change position in the list, however.
Comment, Analysis & Research
11/30/2018
Under the influence by Tim Price
The Internet is enabling conversations among human beings that were simply not possible in the era of mass media
11/30/2018
Top 7 challenges of doing business in Luxembourg - TMF Group
The country is a founder member of the European Union, NATO and the UN, and the city of Luxembourg is the seat of several institutions and agencies of the EU.
11/30/2018
PIMFA Millennial Forum Report on ‘Life in the 21st Century’ Launched
The ownership group stated that the nature of ownership is changing, that there are lessons to be learned from technology streaming services, opportunities in new channel choices and new affinity partnerships to enhance consumer experiences.
11/29/2018
UK, Bank of England lay out economic costs of Brexit scenarios
The government’s analysis shows the UK economy would be between 0.1 percent and 1.3 percent smaller after 15 years under the close relationship envisioned by the government than it would have had the UK remained in the EU.
11/29/2018
Financial Stability Report and Stress Test results
The UK financial system is resilient to the wide range of risks it could face, including Brexit.
11/29/2018
Climate change and central banking
Speech by Yves Mersch, Member of the Executive Board of the ECB, Workshop discussion: Sustainability is becoming mainstream, Frankfurt, 27 November 2018
11/29/2018
Vistra releases industry report
The report reveals that the corporate services industry has never been so vital in underpinning globalisation
11/29/2018
Norway wealth fund should continue to take on risk -deputy c.bank chief
“In a crisis, there will be no place to hide for a large global fund,” he said.
11/28/2018
From Construction to Maintenance: Patrolling the ring-fence
A decade on from the financial crisis, one of the largest ever reforms to the structure of the UK banking industry is coming into force.
11/28/2018
Men 3 times more likely to seek advice than women
The provider based the figures on reports produced by its drawdown & annuity tool for the 40 to 79 years old age group.
11/28/2018
Are Liechtenstein’s trust laws fit for purpose?
The tiny European state has been jolted in the past year by court cases in which local financiers have been accused of abusing clients’ funds
11/28/2018
Third of people feel financial advice costs too much
The research identified cost as a major factor in the choice, with 34 per cent of respondents claiming they did not seek professional financial advice because it was "too expensive".
11/28/2018
95 percent of consumers remain loyal to a brand with same-day refunds, study finds
With more people shopping online than ever before, businesses are feeling the strain of quick returns and refunds.
11/28/2018
Aberdeen Standard maps countries on ESG credentials
The research found that, without globalisation, poverty reduction in developing nations would not have happened over the past 20 years
11/28/2018
Where should you set up your EU entity?
Establishing an entity in another country is the number one action businesses are taking to prepare for Brexit. Find out if these key European jurisdictions are right for your operations.
11/28/2018
Beyond Brexit and the next election – a wealth tax? by George Bull
In the meantime, for those with the luxury of time to plan ahead, it may be possible to implement share structures which do not fall foul of the new rules from the outset.
11/28/2018
United Nations Principles for Responsible Banking
Congratulations to the UNEP FI and the CEOs of the 28 banks that are leading this initiative.
11/27/2018
Blue Whale's Yiu: key questions for underwhelming fund managers
Stephen Yiu launches a broadside at his fellow professionals as he provides a fresh insight into the philosophy behind his recently launched global equity fund.
11/27/2018
Coutts: Has Black Friday brightened the retail sector?
The rise of online represents an opportunity for retailers as well as a risk though.