03/14/2018
Tributes paid to Professor Stephen Hawking after acclaimed physicist dies aged 76
He was diagnosed with ALS, a form of motor neurone disease in his twenties, and relied on a computerised voice system for communication.
Comment, Analysis & Research
03/14/2018
Annual Art Basel and UBS Global Art Market Report Released
A comprehensive and macro-level analysis of today's international art market, the report covers key trends in the market in the context of wider economic shifts.
03/14/2018
London realty remains red hot even with Brexit cloud
Mideast investors show no let up in their interest levels for anything out there
03/14/2018
London beats New York as top destination for Norway's sovereign wealth fund
At the end of 2017, London accounted for 22.8 per cent of Norway's Global Government Pension Fund's private real estate investment followed by New York at 21.5 per cent and Paris at 19.1 per cent.
03/14/2018
Almost half of European asset managers lack confidence in transparency around board level decision making
The research was intended to gauge the overall mood of the European asset management sector, and the findings highlighted the doubt felt by many in the industry around Brexit. Some 48 per cent of asset management professionals say their organisation is hi
03/13/2018
Benefits of implementing Blockchain technology
The multi-layered processes (which include the pre-trade, trade, post-trade and custody, and securities servicing) is extremely complex.
03/13/2018
UK Chancellor sees (dim) light at end of tunnel - Schroders
No mention though of the UK being the weakest economy in the G7 at a time when the rest of the world is booming.
03/13/2018
The Bears Invade the Bond Market
The rise in energy prices has been exacerbated by the impact of hedge funds who have taken long positions in energy contracts.
03/13/2018
Asset and wealth management CEOs optimistic about growth but aware of looming disruption – PwC survey
However just 38% of the interviewed CEOs believe that robotics and alternative intelligence (AI) can improve the consumer experience.
03/13/2018
Guernsey sees three straight years of funds growth
Guernsey Finance Chief Executive Dominic Wheatley was encouraged to see both quarterly and annual growth in the latest figures, particularly seen in a rise in administration being carried out locally for non-Guernsey schemes.
03/13/2018
Denmark’s Saxo Bank sees white-label partnerships as main growth driver in Asia
The Hong Kong unit of the Copenhagen-based bank will add A shares and yuan bonds this year as part of its multi-asset online trading platform for clients
03/12/2018
Excessive Crypto Regulation Not Optimal, EU Banking Authority Says
Enria remarked that the policy debate on technological and financial innovation often focuses on two opposite approaches: “regulate and restrict”
03/12/2018
Change At The Top: Succession Essentials
While 69% expect a wealth transfer to the next generation within 15 years, only 47% say they have a plan in place to achieve this.
03/11/2018
Alliance Trust: Thinking outside the box pays off as dividend rise continues
As a result of a five-year campaign by investment activist Elliott to shake up the trust, it bears little resemblance to its former self.
03/11/2018
What shall I get for Mothers Day? by Penny Lovell
Carole suggests an annual subscription from Harrods couture florist Neill Strain.
03/11/2018
France wants to knock out the City, but does the EU?
Not every European rival is determined to end London’s dominance as a financial centre
03/09/2018
How is FATF engaging with FinTech and RegTech sectors?
FATF President Santiago Otamendi about the need to develop a constructive dialogue with the Fintech and Regtech industry.
03/09/2018
Action Plans on Sustainable Finance, FinTech and a proposal for a Regulation on Crowdfunding
Opening remarks by Vice-President Dombrovskis
03/09/2018
Legg Mason Martin Currie: Europe and the aftermath of the Italian election
The future of the euro will, Browne says, once again come under scrutiny
03/09/2018
Sustainable Development Goals: Not a silver bullet for long-term investors - Schroders
The UN Sustainable Development Goals represent a comprehensive agenda for addressing the world’s societal challenges.