12/16/2016
That Time of the Year...
2016 has been a year typified by market volatility and investor uncertainty, caused in the main by major political events on the world stage.
Comment, Analysis & Research
12/16/2016
Aegon: FCA right to make providers pay more for FSCS levy
Aegon's director of regulatory strategy Steve Cameron said the plan to make providers pay more was a welcome step from the FCA.
12/16/2016
Italy prepares to pump 15 billioin euros into ailing banks: sources
The government would make the 15 billion euros available in a decree on Dec. 22, La Repubblica newspaper said on Thursday.
12/16/2016
The Emerging Markets Hat Trick: Time To Throw Your Hat In?
Long term investors have a unique investing opportunity in emerging market assets
12/16/2016
Big leveraged buyouts in Europe suffer sharp drop
Continent’s private equity groups uncertain over Brexit vote consequences, says research
12/16/2016
Property view: Targeting defensive investments for a stressed macro scenario
Brexit vote magnified this trend, increasing outflows from the UK property sector
12/16/2016
ILS: island seen having edge over London
Draft UK regulations on ILS were issued last month
12/15/2016
80% losses guaranteed! By Melanie Newman
Inside the murky world of binary options trading
12/15/2016
The Schroders 2017 Investment Outlook Series: Multi-Manager
For the last four years, measures of inflation have consistently surprised on the low side of expectations.
12/15/2016
Keeping an Eye on the Future - Coutts
Longer lifespans + declining birth rates = ageing populations
12/15/2016
EBA makes final recommendations for strengthening loss-absorbing capacity of banks in Europe
It also assesses the possible macroeconomic costs and benefits of introducing MREL in the EU.
12/15/2016
88% Of Advisers Would Not Use An Outsourced Paraplanner
The survey respondents currently favour having a paraplanner on board as a permanent member of their in-house team
12/15/2016
Job cuts announced by European banks tumble in 2016
On Tuesday, UniCredit said it plans to cut 14,000 jobs by 2019
12/15/2016
Philip Hammond: Japanese banks are concerned about Brexit
Chancellor, on visit to Japan, says he is trying to reassure sector that UK will seek maximum access to European markets
12/15/2016
Urgent Brexit deal needed to save 200,000 UK finance jobs
She added that firms cannot wait until the end of Brexit negotiations, expected in 2019, to find out if they can trade in the single market from London.
12/14/2016
Latest issue of Maitland's Intouch
Know your outsourcer - Maitland's oversight model
12/14/2016
Strategy Update from BNP Paribas Investment Partners
Equities have coped well with rising bond yields and a stronger dollar, but their ability to cope with further tighter financial conditions is uncertain
12/14/2016
Volatility top concern for global institutional investors in 2017 – survey
Institutional investors preferred active management over passive
12/14/2016
Here’s what stocks could benefit in Europe if US bond yields rise to 3%
European banking stocks and diversified financials should benefit the most
12/14/2016
Positive momentum despite increasing credit margins
The property companies’ interim reports for the third quarter of 2016 show that the trend of falling average interest rates, fixed credit terms and fixed interest terms has continued, albeit at a slightly slower rate.