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IBOR, CBOR, MBOR and OBOR by Phil Banas

So what is an IBOR? And why the heck would anyone want one?

Financial Hangover and Fiscal Drag Fading for US, UK and Europe - Richard Hoey, BNY Mellon

Increased Wage Inflation Likely to be Welcomed by Obama Administration and General Public

Bank Holiday Blues by Justin Urquhart Stewart

From the days of Tony Hancock, when wet Sunday afternoons were a tedium to be suffered, to sitting in traffic queues on the A303 with whining children, bank holidays and weekends can certainly have their less appealing sides.

Islamic finance a global phenomenon – European expert

The main challenge facing Islamic economy is poor understanding of Muslim consumers and their needs, according to Professor Laurent Marliere

Emerging market bond managers start to outdo equity rivals

This is a reversal from the situation in 2013, when emerging market bonds were hit hard

Gold and Silver at major investment cycle lows according to Charteris CEO Ian Williams

“Our expectation is for Gold to reach its next peak in December 2020. We see this as an excellent buying opportunity.”

Advisers warned to review asset allocation: Zurich

Advisers who fail to assess clients’ asset allocation to ensure it remains reflective of risk appetites could be responsible for “disastrous” results, a report from Zurich has claimed.

Grant Thornton Reveals Economic Optimism at Pre-Recession Highs

Economic uncertainty is now a less commonly cited constraint on growth

Italy's asset management attracts 18.8 bln euro inflows in March

Cumulated net inflows so far this year total 29.1 billion euros

Need for Global Philanthropy Extremely Urgent

The answers were analysed using three main criteria

Why ISAs are not an alternative to pensions

The skills needed to blend income from various sources, including pensions, ISAs, general investment accounts and cash savings when in retirement is akin to the fine tuning required to the engine of a top-of-the-range sports car

Barclays Attacked In Mystery 'Staff Letter'

A letter sent to Sky News claiming to be from more than 100 employees of the bank criticises management.

Ex-Barclays Executive Rudloff Sees ‘Golden Decade’ for Investment Banking

Barclays has retreated from that market since 2011

Madness by Tim Price, Director of Investment, PFP Wealth Management

James Rickards, ‘The death of money: the coming collapse of the international monetary system’, 2014

The Bumble Bee and the Chrysanthemum: Comparing Sweden and Japan’s Responses to Financial Crisis

Reinhart and Rogoff’s influential book, This Time is Different (2009), argues that financial crises over the past eight centuries have had similar causes and consequences across diverse societies.

Bankers win friends again in Europe with lure of easy money

Jacques de Larosiere says he is an isolated and modest man.

HSBC Malta supports vision of Malta as a major trade hub

HSBC Malta’s CEO Mark Watkinson, during the bank’s 38th AGM, said that Malta had the opportunity to become a major trade hub.

Use of DFMs set to soar in coming years, predicts Donaldson

The use of discretionary fund management will only grow in years to come as the market rapidly evolves to meet advisers’ demands

Platform Focus: Skandia

The feedback we heard from advisers was positive from those looking for an “all-in-one” solution – an investment onesie if you will.

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