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“Vast” gulf between rich and poor Scots exposed

The “vast” gulf between rich and poor in Scotland have been set in new figures which show that the top 10% own almost half the country’s wealth.

A Leader passes by Justin Urquhart Stewart

As I write the health of a great man is failing, and sadly will soon be lost.

New York, London, HK & Singapore top global financial centres index

All four centres gained points and retain their relative ranks in a biannual global financial centres index. New York remains the top centre, though by only one point on the 1,000 point scale. Tokyo, in fifth place, is 32 points behind the leaders.

Corporate banks must adapt in wake of disruptors

The challenge has been particularly severe in Western Europe

Giving and Taking – but the wealthiest bear the greatest burden by Gary Heynes

The Chancellor gave with one hand and took with the other when it came to taxpayers, so who’s feeling the pinch and who’s got more cash to splash?

Grant Thornton wins award for best leadership development programme

Managing Partners' Forum recognises Grant Thornton's Advanced Manager Programme which allows Grant Thornton people to unlock their potential for growth

The Magic of Mincome by Toby Birch

No matter how you stack the numbers, they simply do not add up. It is time to re-visit some radical experiments from the past but first we must examine the barriers.

Coutts: Investors hungrier for risk

With bond yields hitting new depths, global market movements point to growing hunger for risk among investors.

The only people banks are hiring now

Every bank who’s any bank is hiring compliance staff, and experienced junior M&A staff are rarer than unicorns with fuchsia horns.

Emerging market debt approaches turning point - Schroders

James Barrineau, Co-Head of Emerging Market Debt Relative, comments on how the Federal Open Markets Committee (FOMC) announcement could mark an inflection point for emerging market debt:

I am Blind by Tim Price

“Marketing is what you do when your product is no good.” - Edwin Land.

Weekly Close Up - Close Brothers

Last week, dispersion in equities returned with a vengeance.

Investors hungry for risk as yields hit rock bottom - Coutts

With bond yields hitting rock bottom, moves across global markets suggest investors are growing hungrier for risk.

Regulation is a top priority for investment management community - Swift research

The survey was conducted in the spring and summer of 2014 with six of the ten largest investment management firms

80% of banks to replace core systems “within five years”

Four out of five banks believe they will have to replace their core banking system in the next three to five years

The tech helping investors ignore their emotions

However, a new wave of tech start-ups say they can redress the balance

Beware the Ides odf March - Really? by Justin Urquhart Stewart

Julius Caesar ignored the warning of the Ides of March and was assassinated later that day. So what has that got to do with investment?

A Greek Tragedy for Modern Times: Tsipras Bound by Daniel Murray, Chief Economist, EFG

EFG’s Chief Economist, Daniel Murray, performs an objective analysis of the situation and discusses the possible paths that Greece could follow.

Vontobel Asset Management named Best EUR Corporate Bond Manager in Germany by Morningstar

The fund research company Morningstar named the Vontobel Fund – EUR Corporate Bond Mid Yield – as the best product in the "Best EUR Corporate Bond Fund" category.

Crowdfund your own London property portfolio

A new initiative from Property Crowd will allow investors to hold a stake in a prime London property for a minimum investment of £5,000

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