08/08/2018
The big danger facing UK’s pensions firms
Insurers invest in these loans to fund pensions, and the pensions themselves are also covered by the FSCS.
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08/08/2018
Chinese invest millions in bottles of Bordeaux...
European and British customers account for the bulk of customers at 50 per cent, while 10 per cent were from America and the rest of the world.
08/07/2018
Offshore? Yes. Off Limits? No. Asset Recovery in Paradise
The current trend in legislative reform and judicial thinking, some examples of which are identified in this article, is firmly set against the abuse of offshore entities and has created a favourable climate not only for a beach holiday, but also in which
08/07/2018
More than two-thirds of Brits support 'wealth tax' to fund social care
This wealth tax could come in the form of higher council tax for those living in more expensive properties says Aegon.
08/07/2018
How the Dutch disclosure regime reduced pension costs by a third
As the UK edges closer towards a standardised cost disclosure template, the experience of Dutch pension funds gives some insight into the future for UK schemes.
08/07/2018
Coutts' Syed: Those not looking at blockchain are burying their heads in the sand
Too much fragmentation in wealth management
08/07/2018
ABN AMRO reports net profit of EUR 688 million for Q2 2018
We want to meet clients' needs, creating solutions that work for them in their daily lives.
08/06/2018
HSBC profit gets a lift from retail banking
Revenue rose 4.3% to $27.29 billion from $26.2 billion on higher margins on deposits and balance growth as well as favorable currency effects, the bank said.
08/06/2018
Stellar EU banks’ performance won’t last: Analysts
“But it’s also true that consensus forecasts had been lowered quite a bit recently,” he said, as banks were seen struggling to thrive in their traditional credit business.
08/06/2018
The Global CIO Office Weekly by Gary Dugan
Consensus forecasts are that global growth will be around 3% through the balance of the year - sufficient to provide upside risk to inflation or at least the threat of it.
08/06/2018
‘Jersey can work even closer with “good friend” Gibraltar’
Speaking to the JEP, Dr Garcia said: ‘As international finance centres, we have developed expertise, industry know-how and skill sets which others do not have.
08/06/2018
Brexit means London's financial star is falling. Which of its rivals is best placed to rise?
It isn't just a question of tax and regulation as bosses weigh up where to go. Their choice has to be somewhere that has the people they need, and can be counted on to attract them
08/06/2018
CII Chartered numbers down for first time in decade
The CII said it is seeking to introduce a new chartered title for managing general agents
08/06/2018
GAM CEO defends suspended Haywood’s investment strategy
Earlier today, the Zurich-based company’s shares rose as much as 4.1% on the news
08/05/2018
Who wants to be a millionaire? by Penny Lovell
The UK now only sits behind the USA, China and Japan in the international millionaire league table
08/05/2018
Preparing your firm for Brexit - FCA
The EU Withdrawal Act will convert existing direct EU legislation into UK law
08/03/2018
LGIM chief: We take whistleblower concerns ‘extremely seriously’
The head of Legal & General's asset management arm responds to the furore surrounding allegations of a poor workplace culture
08/03/2018
Blockchain Holds 'Significant' Value For Financial Services
With investment on the rise, blockchain is expected to transform a wide variety of industries in the coming years
08/03/2018
UK companies pay far more in dividends than pension contributions
FTSE 350 groups in 2017 paid seven times more to investors than pensions in aggregate
08/03/2018
Funding a long retirement by Sanlam
The pensions landscape is very different today.