03/11/2016
Catella: Increasing competition in the French property markets shows demand from investors
As a result, take-up has revived enough to see the year ending slightly better than 2014.
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03/11/2016
Jersey confident as offshore financial centre despite credit downgrade
S&P, the credit rating agency, announced last month it had lowered its rating to double A from double A-plus, citing “growing concerns” over increasing regulatory complexity and a rising focus by larger countries on low-tax regimes.
03/10/2016
Chinese investment in Europe hits $23bn record
Concerns about China’s economy have dragged down global financial markets, affecting prospects for the eurozone and many others.
03/10/2016
Thomson Reuters Announces Enhanced Content and Workflow for Analysts and Portfolio Managers in its Flagship Platform Eikon
New enhancements offer powerful analytical tools and workflow capabilities to professionals across all segments of the buy-side on an open, customizable platform
03/10/2016
The Optimist from Rome
Last year, Mr. Messina raised earnings and dividends at Intesa Sanpaolo.
03/10/2016
ECB decision: investors to expand portfolios
However, it is likely that many rational investors’ focus and approach will be different.
03/10/2016
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.
03/09/2016
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."
03/09/2016
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
03/09/2016
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.
03/09/2016
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
03/09/2016
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
03/09/2016
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.
03/08/2016
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.
03/08/2016
Banking gender gap: Women lose out on bonuses and promotions
Among traders the bonus gap is even more pronounced.
03/08/2016
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.
03/08/2016
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.
03/08/2016
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.
03/07/2016
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.
03/07/2016
London Tech Firms Signal Opposition To Brexit
Better in together? London tech firms overwhelmingly opposes Britain’s exit of the EU, new survey suggests