09/26/2016
Over half (52%) of financial institutions look to outsource tax services to reduce costs
Firms highlight non-differentiated functions, including tax services, clearing and settlement as ripe for outsourcing
Comment, Analysis & Research
09/26/2016
Once safe bonds now 'offering only risk', so where should you invest?
Negative yields on bonds (see boxout) arise because low interest rates have forced investors to chase yield, driving up the prices of income-generating assets and in turn crushing their yields.
09/25/2016
SC Roundtable: The Threat Landscape
There are two different kind of regulations: old and new testament.
09/25/2016
At least 100,000 finance jobs face clearing threat following Brexit, warns LSE boss
The loss of the market would deal a blow to London’s status as a global financial hub
09/23/2016
Draghi turns blame on bankers for their weak profits
Over-banking at fault not low rates, says ECB chief
09/23/2016
Information gap prompts 20% discount on private equity investment trusts
Five-year compound returns have averaged around 10 per cent over the last five years, up from 5 per cent over the last 10 years that covers the global financial crisis.
09/23/2016
Deutsche Bank is losing its place at the top table of investment banking
Deutsche Bank has now dropped to be just the sixth "best" investment bank on the planet
09/23/2016
UK housing market remains alive and active three months after EU poll
House prices have also declined only moderately.
09/23/2016
Brexit presents €4trn opportunity for EU asset managers
The growth potential is for the industry is 42 per cent.
09/23/2016
Survey Reveals a New Breed of Exceptional Accountants Are Major Untapped Asset for Businesses
Accountants currently seen as key to business growth, but miss out on decision-making
09/23/2016
The UK's liberation from the EU demands a global financial investment zone
Our investors are not trying to avoid tax, and the funds are not trying to avoid sensible regulation
09/23/2016
Why is Professional Indemnity Insurance Crucial in a Culture of Blame?
Essentially, professional indemnity insurance protects those working within a sector offering important advice and services.
09/23/2016
Forum underlines Guernsey's international insurance expertise
Carlos Wong-Fupuy, a Senior Director at A.M. Best was the event’s keynote speaker.
09/23/2016
Malta’s service provider community sees good times ahead
Over the past 12 months, the majority of new launches have been AIFs by de minimis managers
09/22/2016
Will Brexit Be Positive for UK Financial Services?
There are disagreements over whether leaving the European Union will be positive for the City of London
09/22/2016
Allianz Global Wealth Report: The best years are over
Global inequality declining but in many industrial countries gains go mainly to the happy few at the top
09/22/2016
Risks remain for EMEA emerging market banks
On the downside would be an unexpected additional drop in commodities prices or materialization of idiosyncratic risks such as political risks or lack of economic reforms.
09/22/2016
Now even the lefty GUARDIAN says Brexit's not that bad as three of the most impeccably independent institutions say we're BOOMING
The Bank of England also admitted yesterday that business sentiment had improved about Britain’s post-Brexit prospects
09/22/2016
Trillion-dollar global fund industry faces pressure to tighten belt
Eight firms posted a fall in the revenue generated by each employee between 2014 and 2015
09/21/2016
UBS Axes 56 Luxembourg Jobs in Latest Cost-Reduction Initiative
UBS has trimmed some employees at its Luxembourg branch in a bid to increase profitability.