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ECB: Raising the (non) Standard! by Neil Staines, ECU

"Focus on Remedies, not faults” - Jack Nicklaus

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.

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

Royal Bank of Scotland Now a Strong Buy

Zacks Investment Research upgraded The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc to a Zacks Rank #1.

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

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.

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.

RSMR unveils ‘no-nonsense’ rating service for MM fund ranges

Advisers left confused by ratings applied inconsistently across fund ranges

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.

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.

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

Financial advisors misread cleint behavior, should focus on three key areas - Ernst & Young

Firms are responding to these forces by transforming their operations in seven ways, detailed below. They understand that standing still is not an option if they hope to compete successfully

Millionaires reveal their top five past investing mistakes

In the global deVere Group survey of 880 high-net-worth clients, when asked to reveal their number one investing mistake before seeking professional advice from deVere, 23 per cent cited failing to adequately diversify their portfolio.

Prime central London property market heading for 0% growth next year

‘The average number of daily registrations in May was about a third lower than the same month in 2013.

2014 Internet Trends

Data behind the rapid growth in sensors, uploadable / findable / shareable data, data mining tools and pattern recognition

Fee Cuts Set to Increase Across All European Institutional Client Types

Cerulli Associates finds managers expect to cut fees across all four main institutional client categories in Europe over the coming 12 to 24 months

Business improves around the globe - Coutts

The latest round of purchasing managers’ indices (PMIs) of business activity has reinforced our positive outlook for a broad-based recovery in the global economy.

The Good, the Bad and the Deceptively Calm! by Neil Staines, ECU

"I Share [Christine] Lagarde’s assessment of ‘deceptive calm’” - Angela Merkel

Coutts Global Markets Weekly - Bond prices defy gravity

Over the past week, yields on 10-year US Treasuries reached their lowest level for a year, while the S&P 500 reached a new all-time high.

Report suggests that wealth management companies could spend their IT investment more effectively

On the positive side, there is growing confidence in the wealth management sector and investing in new technology is perceived to be central to business growth

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