03/11/2016
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.
03/09/2016
“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 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
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
03/08/2016
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
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.