02/28/2018
The Puppy and Kentucky by Penny Lovell
Yes, this year’s Pugfest was certainly one of the most unique celebrations of Chinese New Year.
Comment, Analysis & Research
02/28/2018
The Consumer Credit landscape today
Speech by Andrew Bailey, Chief Executive of the FCA, at the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA).
02/28/2018
Investors much more focused on the growing economy and the vast improvements in earnings - Nancy Curtin, Close Brothers
If economic growth accelerates, we may see interest rates rise a little more sharply than the markets have priced in, bringing greater volatility.”
02/28/2018
Bank manager in Italy dismissed after refusing credit to Turkish company
“Our company increased exports to Italy by 85 percent but it was denied credit in this country, only because of our nationality,” Orakçıoğlu said, adding that they face problems in other European countries.
02/27/2018
Credit Suisse begins to move out from London, says Bloomberg report
It is one of the few European banks yet to announce contingency plans for Britain's departure from the European Union.
02/27/2018
CI firms: skills shortages bigger issue than Brexit
Despite 60 per cent of UK and Channel Island owner-managed businesses being confident in the general outlook for 2018, a high number (78 per cent in UK and 75 per cent in Channel Islands) were concerned about the strength of the UK economy in 2018.
02/27/2018
Institutional Investors Turn to Alts, ESG and Risk Management as Volatility Looms
Natixis Investment Managers’ sixth consecutive annual global survey of 500 institutional investors finds that 78% of institutional investors expected stock market volatility to spike in 2018
02/27/2018
Industry pays tribute to ex-Walker Crips salesman Will Smith
Sadly passed away
02/27/2018
What European Hedge Fund Managers Got Paid Last Year
The average portfolio manager took home close to $600,000 last year in total compensation, according to II's inaugural All-Europe Buy-Side Compensation Report.
02/27/2018
Rothschild Will Soon Promote 7th-Generation Heir to Lead Bank
The exact timing and conditions of the succession aren’t yet finalized, the person said. The Financial Times reported the plan earlier.
02/26/2018
The Key Trends for the Luxury Goods Industry in 2018
The overall luxury goods industry, including products and services, is worth approximately €915 billion today and will reach about €1,260 billion in 2024.
02/26/2018
Private Debt a Valid Asset Class for Private Banking by Gary Dugan
Private debt is a new asset class that most high net worth investors should consider for risk diversification and income generation
02/26/2018
Don’t worry, we’ll always have Paris
Business fears that ESMA is biased.
02/26/2018
The FCA must not give Jes Staley an easy ride
Maintaining confidence in senior manager rules must come before any commercial issues facing Barclays
02/26/2018
Big banks struggling to cater for clued up Generation Z’s needs
“When it comes to money and finances, Gen-Z and millennials [born between 1981 and 1994] hardly resemble one another.”
02/26/2018
Banks must get their heads out of the sand and into the cloud
The Bank of England is signalling faster interest rate rises than previously expected, offering retail banks a greater interest margin.
02/26/2018
GWM seek to increase female adviser numbers
That said, the female advisers currently working at Guardian are amongst some of the most qualified and experienced in our industry.
02/26/2018
4 Disruptive Luxury Travel Trends Shattering the Status Quo
Personal luxury market brands that “take an omni-channel, customer-centric approach will rise to the top.
02/26/2018
Hargreaves-backed manager questions Woodford’s transparency push
Fund manager Stephen Yiu tells Money Marketing the unusual move is actually a “distraction”
02/25/2018
Everything you need to know if you decide to move to the Continent
From how to get a mortgage, to finding a school