07/03/2017
Borrowed time by Tim Price
There are certain things you don't want to hear a central banker say - and this is one of them
Comment, Analysis & Research
07/03/2017
Money in Swiss banks: India slips to 88th place; UK on top
Swiss banks have also said Indians have "few deposits" in Swiss banks compared to other global financial hubs like Singapore and Hong Kong
07/03/2017
Top 1000 World Banks 2017
The Banker’s Top 1000 ranking shows that fast growth in major emerging markets is still a huge economic driver
07/02/2017
Anger builds over UK’s £109bn closet-tracking scandal
Investors charged high fees for products that hug the index closely
06/30/2017
Bank cashiers being replaced with online chatrooms, report finds
It will result in a change in the makeup of what happens inside of actual branches.
06/30/2017
Family Office popularity, Investment and salaries grow in Agreus research
The UK family office resourcing and recruitment consultancy, launched its latest research of the sector to about 100 family office principles.
06/30/2017
Consumer confidence is lowest since Brexit vote aftermath, survey finds
People’s view of their own financial situation and general economic outlook have got worse, says market research firm
06/30/2017
Farewell from the BBA by Anthony Browne
Anthony Browne, BBA CEO’s final blog on the BBA’s many achievements after 98 years of the voice of banking, and the opportunities ahead for UK Finance.
06/30/2017
Powering the platforms: Whose technology is the best?
Should platforms take more control of their technology?
06/29/2017
20-something entrepreneurs twice as likely to aim to make a positive impact
What about personal wealth?
06/29/2017
Anthony Hilton: Wealth managers must modernise to survive
Clients have done rather less well with growth more or less in line with the relevant indices.
06/28/2017
FCA publishes final report into asset management sector
The FCA has also published the consultation on rejecting the undertakings in lieu today.
06/28/2017
Report: UK bank customers access their account online in record numbers - high trust in their main bank
The Trustly study highlights that 67 per cent of those surveyed trusted the UK banking sector.
06/28/2017
Former FBI man tops the bill at Guernsey Insurance Forum
Now Senior Vice President within Aon’s Cyber Solutions Group, Mr Trainor played a critical role in the FBI’s national strategy to combat cyber-crime.
06/28/2017
Tilney comments on FCA Asset Management study
The FCA has acknowledged it needs to do further work on costs disclosures and performance reporting, which will be relatively welcome news to fund managers who are already in midst of preparing for the introduction of the wide reaching MIFID II regime.
06/28/2017
Moneyfarm commentary on FCA asset management review published today
With record low interest rates the investment market is growing
06/28/2017
What is the Queen's net worth? How much does the Queen get paid?
The Queen’s taxpayer-funded income is set to rise to £82.2million in April next year after millions were allocated to repair Buckingham Palace. But what is Queen Elizabeth II’s net worth and how much is she paid?
06/27/2017
Strategy Update from BNP Paribas Asset Management
The big story of the past few weeks has been the steep decline in crude oil prices
06/27/2017
Meet the Midults: An Overlooked Audience
The transfer of assets to the next generation therefore needs to be considered from both of these angles – the customer’s personal wealth and the relationship manager’s book of clients.
06/27/2017
St. James’s Place – “Landmark moments in the UK and China”
As the Bank of England splits on interests rates, Nick Purves of RWC Partners explains “a 15% currency depreciation translates into a one-off 3% increase in prices…however, oil prices are now below where they were 12 months ago and this shoul