07/17/2017
Summer book reads by Penny Lovell
“What is the meaning of life?” Virginia Woolf famously asked in her modernist classic To the Lighthouse. “That was all – a simple question”
Comment, Analysis & Research
07/17/2017
The 50-year Banking Revolution by Geoff Cook
However, I would argue that the anniversary to really celebrate didn’t happen until five years later, when a technological transformation profoundly changed our interaction with cash and credit.
07/17/2017
Trading is most criticised for pay inequality in finance
More than 60% of women in trading believe they earn less than their male counterparts
07/17/2017
UK plc set to deliver knockout year for investors, following record quarter for dividends
The strong outlook has pushed the prospective yield to 3.7%, up from 3.6% in April.
07/17/2017
Should grandma's cheque come with strings attached?
The 'gran-nup' is getting increasingly popular... but they could be ruining relationships
07/17/2017
Schroders launches Climate Progress Dashboard
The Climate Progress Dashboard highlights the disparity in commitments across sectors and indicators.
07/17/2017
UK Finance Statistics Releases
Many of the statistics and reports produced by the original trade associations will continue to be released as planned
07/17/2017
LME precious contracts see volumes surge in first week of trading
LME Gold and Silver open interest also reached 9,380 lots and 2,253 lots respectively.
07/17/2017
Overseas landlords set sail from UK
They were the biggest group of overseas investors in London until 2014.
07/17/2017
Italian banks may take 10 years to fix bad debt issue - Morgan Stanley
Analysts at the U.S. bank said establishing a "bad bank" or a publicly-funded asset management company would be a key step towards resolving Italy’s NPL problem.
07/14/2017
FCA report won’t hurt fund managers
He says there are three reasons why they do not necessarily mean fund manager profit margins or even absolute levels of profits will fall.
07/14/2017
Sovereign wealth investors shun Europe
Regional political upheaval causes sharp drop in investment by state-backed funds
07/14/2017
BVI And Cayman Companies And UK Property Investments – A Perfect Match?
UK real estate is often owned via BVI holding companies as part of a diversified investment portfolio.
07/13/2017
The ECB accuses the politicians of inaction, continues injecting billions to banks
The insolvency of Lehman Brothers and the earthquake caused by its liquidation terrified governments and monetary authorities.
07/13/2017
Asset management at 'tipping point' as revenues fall for first time since 2008
Despite 7% increase in AUM
07/13/2017
‘Ready, fire, aim’: FCA playing catch-up on pension freedoms
Drawdown is fundamentally different.
07/13/2017
High street banks face growing threat from technology giants, warns new study
When asked why they might consider the change, 41% of consumers said GAFAs would probably offer better technology, with 40% citing the potential of more innovative products and services.
07/13/2017
British banks are best in breed
Around 97% of Lloyds’ activities will fall within the ring-fenced bank.
07/13/2017
Dealing with divergence- Deloitte
A strategic response to growing complexity in global banking rules
07/13/2017
UK electric and plug-in car registrations rise as renewable energy generation hits new high
The UK is a world leader in tackling climate change