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Blockchain A Blessing And A Curse For Global Banks

The much-hyped blockchain may hit global investment bank earnings before any other sector, but the costs it can cut out of the whole financial market can also boost their squeezed margins

Surviving Mission Creep by Tim Price

o there is another reason why Europe isn’t growing and it’s one the central bank can do nothing about. Namely, the 19 governments of the Eurozone and the super-state in Brussels have essentially outlawed it

'Old boy network' stops fund managers voting against rivals at AGMs

The research suggested fund managers were unwilling to vote against former employers or potential future employers.

Charities Aid Foundation raises £20m on London Stock Exchange

CAF is one of the largest providers of philanthropic services to charities and donors worldwide.

Schroders: What to invest in as inflation starts to rise

The Bank of England has a target to achieve inflation at or near 2 per cent.

Regulatory scrutiny sees asset managers ratchet up tax focus

A sophisticated operational tax function is becoming a prerequisite for asset managers

Credit Suisse Publishes Sixth Annual Emerging Markets Consumer Survey

Saudi Arabia moves up on the consumer confidence scorecard in 2015 despite low oil prices Consumer sentiment negatively affected by 2015's challenging economic and market backdrop with India, China and Saudi Arabia remaining robust. The mega-trend o

What To Consider Before Investing In 'Sustainable' Funds

The investment industry is unveiling ever-more options that steer money toward companies that are leaders in cutting pollution, pushing for better labor conditions or protecting shareholders' interests.

How To Unlock A Fund Manager’s Animal Instincts

The mandate you invest in is more important for return and risk than the quality of the manager.

Markets face consolidation phase as ‘growth surprises’ falter - GAM

‘Growth surprises’ which fuelled rebound unlikely to continue

Brexit: What does this mean for Jersey?

After all, should the glass not always be half full…?

City hiring grinds to a halt as Brexit poll looms

The environment feels very different from how it normally does at this time of year.

Tough Hurdles to Clear European institutions flexing muscles with obstacles to incentive fees

The interests of managers and their clients should certainly be aligned, but the expectations on each side should be realistic.

L&G: City bosses get paid too much

The IoD report, published yesterday, has been put together by a group of large city shareholders and companies to find ways to improve the way pay is awarded. In particular, the report wants reform of long-term bonus schemes and more transparency.

Strategy Update from BNP Paribas Investment Partners

We are not fully convinced of a Chinese recovery

Miton's Anthony Rayner: Tired monetary policies calls for alternative solution

Helicopter Money

RBS says bank and economy need more women

Mr McEwan revealed he had supported his daughter in starting her own restaurant business.

Buxton: Brexit “not going to happen”

Brexit should not concern investors because it is “simply not going to happen”, according to Old Mutual Global Investors chief executive Richard Buxton.

Global sovereign wealth fund assets rise to $6.51 trillion

The growth was driven by non-commodity funds, which added some $290 billion in assets, whilst SWFs reliant on windfall revenues from oil and gas lost $10 billion, Preqin said.

UK firms see abundant opportunities in Qatar

Reflecting the global picture, Qatar has seen some projects cancelled or put on hold.

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