06/13/2014
Banking Banana Skins 2014 - PwC
Every two years, PwC sponsors the Banking Banana Skins survey conducted by the Centre of the Study of Financial Innovation.
Comment, Analysis & Research
06/12/2014
London’s Top Firms Pay 37% More in Bonuses, Survey Says
European regulators are preparing to outlaw bonuses
06/12/2014
Russia enters super-rich household top-5
Russian private financial wealth grew by 21.9 percent to $1.92 trillion
06/12/2014
Saxo Bank launches World Cup competition based on macro-economic indicators
Jakobsen, Saxo Bank’s infamous Europe bear sees a win for Brazil, Russia or France on the pitch but Japan, Argentina or Mexico in the markets.
06/12/2014
UK pension fund investments linked with land grabbing and risk
UK pensions funds and asset management companies potentially have up to £37 billion invested in ‘land grabs’ worldwide, according to a report published by Friends of the Earth.
06/11/2014
Private Business Awards shortlist recognises bold, digitally-focused South East businesses with global mind-set
The shortlist for the fourth annual Private Business Awards, sponsored by PwC, in association with HSBC Private Bank and Numis Securities, emphasises the importance of adopting a business strategy for a digital age, with many of the finalists demonstratin
06/09/2014
US bank executives 'paid 27pc more’
While base salaries at US banks are only marginally higher, they are far more generous when it comes to bonuses, according to research
06/09/2014
On the trail of Fred the Shred
Former Sunday Herald financial editor Ian Fraser's new book, Shredded - Inside RBS: the Bank that Broke Britain, has been acclaimed as the definitive account of the crisis. Here Fraser reflects on the 13 things he learned along the long, hard road to
06/09/2014
A Banking Spring? by Justin Urquhart Stewart
Only four years ago we all felt the demolition ball crash into much of the UK banking sector as banks collapsed and failed.
06/06/2014
ECB: Raising the (non) Standard! by Neil Staines, ECU
"Focus on Remedies, not faults” - Jack Nicklaus
06/06/2014
Coutts Mid-Year Investment Outlook 2014: The Case for Vigilant Optimism
The publication provides insight into the strategies long-term investors should consider and focuses on the room for optimism in global markets.
06/06/2014
The Midas Touch - Wealth preservation and the world's high-net-worth investors
The priorities for a high-net-worth individual (HNWI) are: protecting their wealth in order to afford a comparable lifestyle throughout their retirement, actively growing their assets to support the needs of their families, and leaving an adequate estate
06/06/2014
Royal Bank of Scotland Now a Strong Buy
Zacks Investment Research upgraded The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc to a Zacks Rank #1.
06/05/2014
European regulator first slams S&P for 'erroneous' France rating cut
The action against S&P is the first time the organization has applied disciplined a rating agency
06/05/2014
Recently Released Market Study: High Net Worth Trends in France 2014
This includes demographic trends (2009-2013) and findings of the proprietary Wealth Insight HNWI Database.
06/04/2014
Who authorised HMRC’s “bully-boy” letter campaign?
Following the furore surrounding HMRC’s decision to mail 1000 ‘nudge’ letters to individuals paying tax at a lower-than-expected ‘effective rate’, we question why and how this extraordinary campaign was authorised.
06/03/2014
RSMR unveils ‘no-nonsense’ rating service for MM fund ranges
Advisers left confused by ratings applied inconsistently across fund ranges
06/03/2014
Hedge fund giants secure grip on industry
Large institutions managing money for wealthy individuals have always tended to look towards wellestablished money managers but this trend has become more pronounced following the financial crisis.
06/03/2014
Who are the best football forecasters in financial services?
Goldman Sachs has had a go, but now Financial News wants to hear from other football forecasters in the City of London and beyond – with an iPad Mini up for grabs.
06/03/2014
Jersey Bond issue set to tap $100trn market
An FT story caught my eye this evening with the headline "Jersey launches first sovereign bond to strong demand" It appears the attractions of the Jersey Bond issue designed to fund long term social housing capital projects has been recognised b