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BlackRock on Whether QE Will Work in Europe

The ECB has been hogging the limelight over the past six months with European government bond yields collapsing in anticipation of further monetary easing

Northern Trust Survey: Investors Increasingly Demanding Regulatory Compliant Products

More than a quarter of fund managers and consultants surveyed at a Northern Trust seminar on regulation said they believed investors in funds are now demanding products fully compliant with new regulations.

Too much of a good thing? Research finds European family offices aren't getting involved in philanthropy

Family offices in Europe are far less interested in managing family philanthropy than originally thought

Morning Coffee: B of A mistreated a banker. Where to study in London if you want a hedge fund job

Now that Christmas and New Year’s celebrations have been dispensed with, the really big seasonal marker is looming into view: bonus time.

Tailwinds for European equities in 2015

The decoupling of the US from Europe is mainly the result of two central banks which adopted a completely different approach to kick start their economy.

Family Office Report Card

Wondering how your family office stacks up against others around the world?

What can we expect for banking in 2015?

2014 was a year in which regulatory pressures caused existential threats to much of the financial services industry, with new liquidity rules putting more of a demand on banks.

How much money managers put into their own funds

They handle your money, but do fund managers put their own wealth into the portfolios they offer? New research reveals who has 'skin in the game'

Nigel Farage targets hedge funds as key to Ukip’s financial future

Party’s drive to woo City investors, shown in leaked internal 2012 report, saw Ukip outspend Labour for first time last May

Gap between market fortunes of BRIC countries widens

Combined market capitalisation of Chinese and Indian stocks stands at US$5.2tr more than that of Russia and Brazil as economic gap widens

Why 2015 could spell the end of the hegemony of the big banks

My prediction for the coming year: the face of banking as we know it could be much changed

What Should Investors Learn from Russia?

Russia's troubles highlight emerging-markets bond fund risk

German Market Slides Amid Unimpressive Data

The final Eurozone Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index edged up to 50.6, less than the 50.8 score estimated initially, from 50.1 in November.

Young vulnerable to bank scams, says BBA

Young adults under the age of 25 could be more vulnerable to money transfer scams than other age groups

Europe’s private banking bastion loses steam

Switzerland is currently the strongest underweight in our European Dividend portfolio as a result of our buy and sell discipline based on dividend yield.

Swiss New Year’s regulations to hit wallets

As the Swiss welcomed in the New Year, a raft of new laws and regulations came into effect, many of which will hit the pockets of normal citizens.

Thatcher Was Warned U.K.’s ‘Big Bang’ Plan Might Increase Fraud

Margaret Thatcher was warned in 1986 that the “Big Bang” plan to liberalize the U.K. stock market might lead to an increase in fraud, internal government papers published today show.

What It Takes For Barclays PLC To Surge 25% In 2015!

One caveat is that the revenues that the bank generates outside the UK amount to about 60% of the group's total

The 10 most popular Isa funds in 2014 (and the best ones investors missed)

Our research identifies the Isa funds that were in demand in 2014, with Neil Woodford taking top spot

The best and worst funds of 2014: Investing in India proved lucrative but bargain hunters buying into 'cheap' Russia faced pain

The best performers were dominated by India funds

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