08/17/2015
China’s Currency Conundrum
Currencies are a conundrum for all, whether you are a central bank, a pension fund, or just a private investor trying to protect the value of your assets.
Comment, Analysis & Research
08/17/2015
Investec Comment: Why UK investors have warmed to tech firms
For growing businesses, the ability to benefit from a lighter touch regulatory environment compared to the main market combines with significant tax advantages for founders floating businesses and retaining stakes.
08/17/2015
Matthias Kröner CEO of Fidor Bank: Why isn't bitcoin being executed by banks?
Kröner is probably as well qualified as anyone to predict when a regulatory tipping point could be reached to allow bitcoin into bank accounts.
08/17/2015
Survey: Ultra Wealthy Investors Overwhelmingly Fear 'Going Back'
The survey also found that high net worth investors spend more time thinking about their finances than the broader swath of retail investors.
08/16/2015
Guernsey’s International Capital Flows
The economic benefits of Guernsey’s fund industry to the UK & Europe
08/16/2015
New survey says female entrepreneurs are more successful than men
More women fear failure but are less likely to fail than men
08/14/2015
Eurozone growth disappoints but remains steady - Schroders
For Germany, consensus expectations were for 0.5% GDP growth
08/13/2015
'We'd never have got a job now' - Sir Martin Gilbert, Aberdeen Asset Management
The asset manager wasn't too fussed about exams, but says he'd have a much harder time of it today.
08/13/2015
CMS Compliance Barometer 2015:
The CMS Compliance Index consolidates the findings into a score of 64 out of a possible 100 points.
08/13/2015
How will China's devaluation impact eurozone equities?
Slowing GDP growth is backed up by anecdotal company feedback which points to a considerable contraction in Chinese trade data
08/13/2015
Lose Control by Tom Becket, Psigma
Investment is at times a very emotional subject, particularly when you are on the wrong side of a theme, major market move or an individual trade.
08/13/2015
50s should be considered as the new 40s or even 30s: Gina Le Prevost, CEO AP Group
This view builds on earlier research that provides evidence for the benefits of older workers.
08/12/2015
New Survey Launched to Examine Impact of Basel III on Hedge Funds and Asset Managers
The results of the survey will be presented in a research paper to be published later this year.
08/12/2015
SW economy slows, report tells Plymouth private sector
The overall weakening in output growth in July reflected the service sector, as manufacturing production increased at a faster pace during the month.
08/12/2015
Head to head: how do UK and US family offices compare?
Both in the US and the UK the term 'family office' is as ubiquitous as it is contentious.
08/12/2015
Surge in European M&A shows SWF firepower
European takeover activity involving sovereign wealth funds more than tripled in the first half of 2015, amid signs that such funds' greater firepower may be pushing up deal valuations.
08/11/2015
Morningstar Announces Shortlist for 2015 Morningstar Awards for Excellence in Investment
The awards draw from Morningstar’s qualitative manager research, which uses a globally consistent five-pillar methodology
08/11/2015
Germany has gained £71billion from its tough stance on Greek debt crisis... and will still make a profit if Athens never pays back a single cent
Germany 'saved' 100bn through lower interest rates as a result of crisis
08/11/2015
70% uplift commanded for prime waterfront properties
The largest waterfront premiums in the country were commanded in the South West
08/10/2015
Still dancing ? by Tim Price
“There just can’t be a more fascinating endeavour in finance than analysing Credit and speculative Bubbles. Such undertakings do not come without challenges.”