04/08/2016
Morning Coffee: Where you’ll find the best bankers in the world. Traditional banking big-wigs invest in fintech
Three Asian cities rounded out the top five: Singapore, Hong Kong and Tokyo, in that order.
Comment, Analysis & Research
04/08/2016
Institutions Are Becoming More Agile in the Face of Economic Uncertainty
New Research from State Street Shows Official Institutions are Focusing on Risk Management, Governance, Technology and Talent as They Diversify Their Investment Portfolios
04/08/2016
Panama Papers: UK banks given one week to disclose links
UK banking groups have been given just one week to report back to the financial watchdog on their links to the law firm at the centre of the Panama Papers furore.
04/08/2016
ABN AMRO Boss Says Negative Saving Accounts Interest Rates Possible
Whether or not a negative interest rate is in the future remains to be seen. Zalm hopes that last month’s interest rates decrease was the last one for the time being.
04/07/2016
How would Brexit affect those moving to or living in Europe?
For Brits currently living in the EU, existing law means that certain rights are guaranteed.
04/07/2016
Panic over, but what's next for markets? - Schroders
Going forward we will need to see greater evidence of stronger activity for the rally to continue; however, this is also likely to bring the Federal Reserve back into play, posing a challenge for investors.
04/07/2016
Brexit - investment views - Coutts
While the polls are roughly level ahead of the 23 June referendum on whether the UK should leave the EU (‘Brexit’), bookmakers continue to offer 60–70% odds of the UK staying in. We believe a vote to stay is the most likely outcome and o
04/07/2016
2016 BNP Paribas Individual Philanthropy Index
It measures and reflects the commitment of philanthropists in four regions – Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the United States.
04/07/2016
Legal & General Managed Monthly Income Trust added to Recommended list
The manager aims to deliver an attractive level of income compared to the prevailing environment, whilst generating incremental returns relative to the fund’s benchmark.
04/07/2016
The Comeback Kids Captive fund managers strengthen their distribution lead in Europe
Small fintechs and start-ups have invented cutting-edge capabilities, which have begun to attract interest from the bigger players in the industry.
04/06/2016
27 bankers paid more than 1 million euros in Luxembourg
The number of "high earners" in the Grand Duchy increased in 2014
04/06/2016
Tactical decisions require strategic confidence by Mikio Kumada and Boris Pavlu LGT Capital Partners
At the margin, the global economy has cooled recently, but remains on track for modest growth. At the same time, damaged medium-term investor sentiment, weak cyclical momentum, and doubts about the impact of the newest monetary policy tools should keep ma
04/05/2016
The absolutely definitive guide to top tier investment banks by sector
Some banks are notably absent. RBS is nowhere. Nor is BNP Paribas. Credit Suisse is top tier in securitized product trading and that’s about all.
04/05/2016
Sovereign Wealth Funds and Central Banks Emerge as Large Scale Collateral Providers
More Than One Third in Advanced Talks or Already Implementing Collateral Trades
04/05/2016
European residential markets are in a supercycle
The European residential real estate sector stands out as the decade’s best performer, despite the existence of substantial differences in yields and drivers between different regional markets and cities. Demand has rocketed in the past 24 months, a
04/04/2016
Anti-elite sentiment may lead to Brexit, warns PM's 'best friend'
He recalled how losing Sweden's 2003 Euro referendum had taught him that anti-Brussels sentiment was easily capable of trumping hard-headed argument.
04/04/2016
Deutsche loses top 3 slot in investment bank rankings
JPMorgan retains its title at the top of the league tables, followed by Goldman Sachs, which consolidated its hold on second place after a strong performance in G10 rates trading, cash equities and G10 foreign exchange products.
04/04/2016
Investors losing their faith in central banks
Investors and the financial markets are questioning the ability of central banks' stimuli to revitalize global economies, despite promises to do whatever it takes and increasingly unconventional and unprecedented actions.
04/04/2016
A world of hidden wealth: why we are shining a light offshore
Huge leak reveals how the powerful exploit secretive tax regimes – and widen the gulf between rich and poor
04/04/2016
Free lunch?
Clearly, for private investors seeking income, the new dividend allowance will have important implications.