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The Optimist from Rome

Last year, Mr. Messina raised earnings and dividends at Intesa Sanpaolo.

ECB decision: investors to expand portfolios

However, it is likely that many rational investors’ focus and approach will be different.

WealthBriefing Research Reveals Worrying Gaps In Client Screening Practices

There are worrying gaps in the practices used by wealth managers to screen clients, new research from this news organisation shows.

Miton’s Anthony Rayner: Is this a classic bear market rally, or have markets turned the corner?

“Fear plays a central role in financial markets. After fear, once the danger is perceived to have passed, comes relief, be it in financial markets, or in life more generally."

The hunt for additional sources of return continues by Mikio Kumada, CIIA, Global Strategist LGT Capital Partners

The idea that central banks have run out of ammunition is commonly held again, but it may be missing the point: monetary policy seems to be shifting focus on creatively boosting the actual money supply to the economy, rather than just expanding the inacti

Spain: We’ll Invade If Britain Leaves European Union

The threat came as Britain gears up to vote on whether to leave the EU on June 23.

Lost your banking job? This is the real probability you’ll find a new one

Your chances of re-employment also depend upon the bank you were last working for

BNY Mellon Urges Buy-Side Companies to Take Comprehensive View of Collateral Strategy

Buy-side companies are being forced to rethink their strategies due to new regulations which have increased the value of collateral in trading and risk management, according to a new report from global investments company BNY Mellon and London-based consu

Bank of England to pump billions to avert Brexit fears

‘These operations are additional to the ILTR operations which will continue to take place once a month,’ the Bank said in a statement.

What's Old Mutual really worth?

The hot money's on Old Mutual's US asset management business, UK-focused wealth management operation, African financial services business and 40% stake in South Africa's Nedbank going their separate ways.

Banking gender gap: Women lose out on bonuses and promotions

Among traders the bonus gap is even more pronounced.

UBS CEO expects to keep strong London presence in event of Brexit - paper

A Brexit would not have any significant, direct consequences for UBS, Ermotti said. Recent polls point towards a narrow vote in favour of Britain remaining in the EU.

Venture capital, private equity investments in Hungary reach HUF 31.8 bln in 2015

Venture capital transactions averaged HUF 274 million, up from HUF 170 mln in 2014.

9 charts suggesting the safest jobs at Goldman, JPM, Deutsche and elsewhere

So long as you’re generating enough revenue to more than cost the cover of your ‘seat’ and the capital associated with your activities, you’ll be in one of the safe jobs and will be fine.

Revealed: How ex-Barclays boss Jenkins met financier Amanda Staveley suing the bank for £1bn

Staveley was part of a £7.3billion fundraising by Barclays in 2008 at the height of the financial crisis, along with the state of Qatar and Sheikh Mansour of Abu Dhabi.

London Tech Firms Signal Opposition To Brexit

Better in together? London tech firms overwhelmingly opposes Britain’s exit of the EU, new survey suggests

Do other countries offer better banking than the UK?

So if tracing the cost of your bank account is as complex as strands of spaghetti, are other countries any better at untangling the mess?

How to avoid the damage of Capital Gains Tax - St. James's Place

The same goes for sales of buy-to-let property or, indeed, any property which is not your main residence.

New Build Crisis?

The marked lag in price growth could result in a bottleneck of first time buyers, unable to trade up, in the coming years.

Culture change not getting to bank customers says Financial Services Consumer Panel

This is particularly true for micro-business customers, who feel badly let down by their banks.

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