07/05/2017
A decade on from the last Bank of England rate hike - Charles Hepworth, GAM
Interest rate policy has an obvious effect on competing parts of the economic landscape.
Comment, Analysis & Research
07/05/2017
Banks’ inflexible and restrictive processes leave fraud victims frustrated
The study found that 42 per cent of those aged 16-44 years old stated that they do feel restricted by their bank or credit card provider by procedures that are in place to protect them from being exposed to fraud.
07/05/2017
Weapons of Math Destruction by Cathy O’Neil review – trouble with algorithms
This powerful study, subtitled How Big Data Increases Inequality and Threatens Democracy, exposes the bias in predictive modelling
07/05/2017
Asset Managers Unlikely Winners as FCA Targets Consultants
Below is a breakdown of which parts of the industry are likely to be hurt most by the recommended changes and which could benefit.
07/05/2017
Exciting destinations for investors
There are many other economies that are considered to be emerging markets.
07/05/2017
Wealthy Britons think Theresa May's Conservative government will make them richer
A majority of high-net-worth Britons are also positive about the outcome of Brexit
07/04/2017
Meet the Investment Influencers: St. James's Place's Chris Ralph
Our regular video series continues
07/04/2017
What Makes a Rogue Trader?
Just as important is the heart and lungs of banks which allows rogues to peddle their illicit craft for months.
07/04/2017
St. James’s Place – “Tightening edges closer but central bankers stay hesitant”
Mario Draghi’s comments on spurring “reflation” raises expectations for a withdrawal of quantitative easing as business confidence struck a new record high
07/04/2017
Fund bosses welcome indy directors, but warn of talent shortage
It is a good measure but I would not be in favour of appointing people on boards just for the sake of it
07/04/2017
Former Barclay’s CEO Warns Banks of ‘Kodak Moment,’ Pushes to Embrace Fintech
Jenkins went on to address the widespread growth of cryptocurrencies and the rise of artificial intelligence are just the beginning of the change in the way banking is handled worldwide.
07/03/2017
I get mail, therefore I am - Scott Adams
The collection takes us through not just some fabulous new 'fashion ideas' from our postal history
07/03/2017
Will more central banks shift policy towards tightening?
Sweden’s Riksbank is the next to watch, while easy BoJ money might further weaken the yen
07/03/2017
Italy's Bank Funeral Shows EU Still Using Crisis Playbook
These two sets of rules are not compatible.
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
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.