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CEOs more confident on global economy - PwC

But finding that growth has gotten tougher.

The Taylor effect: how will ex-Kleinwort chief shape FCA wealth arm?

His experience has been welcomed by the Wealth Management Association’s director of regulation Ian Cornwall.

Rothschild Examines 2014 Opportunities With Skepticism

Improving economic data suggests the global economy continues to recover

Trust in business falling as consumers demand greater regulation

Less Than One in Five Trust Leaders to Tell the Truth

BofA Merrill Lynch Fund Manager Survey Finds Ongoing Rise in Optimism for 2014 Growth

Rising Overvaluations No Bar to Overweighting Equities

The Accuracy Of Equity Research: Consistently Wrong

It is no secret that equity analysts at banks do not always give the best investment advice.

The Echoes of History in the Economy by Justin Urquhart Stewart

This year will inevitably be peppered with references to the anniversary of the outbreak of the First World War.

Corporate cash is key to growth of risk assets in 2014 says Keith Skeoch, CEO, Standard Life Investments

Standard Life Investments believes that global equity markets can move higher if corporate earnings come through and companies invest their war chests of cash.

Global Markets Weekly 20 January 2014 - Coutts

Bonds - A flatter, smoother road ahead

World economy: back in synch -EFG INTERNATIONAL

2014 is set to be a year in which we will see a synchronised global economic upturn – with all major regions and economies posting positive growth for the first time since 2007.

Is abolishing income tax the best way to rebalance our economy?

We hear thoughtful suggestions that the UK economy could be rebalanced if income tax was abolished (loud cheers all round) with VAT increased to, say, 33% - 38% (cue: stunned silence).

Emerging markets launch ratings agency

ARC said it would introduce new financial risk ratings to sit alongside long-established debt grades such as the top triple A rating.

Banking regulation meets law of unintended consequences

The knock-on effects are widespread and not always intended

Well-off women have better and safer sex: Wealth and social standing mean a more satisfying love life, says new study

Those looking to improve their sex life may think key factors are sexual chemistry, physical attraction and energy.

The European proposals for next year's bonus round - Withers

The European Banking Authority approved the draft regulatory technical standard on the definition of material risk takers which will apply to all firms under the scope of the CRD IV.

Super-rich shaping world property market

Private wealth is increasingly shaping the world's real estate markets and the use of private equity in major property deals worth at least US$10 million has nearly trebled since 2009.

Developed Market Strength Persists - Market comment, LGT

Developed Market Strength Persists The once much-feared “Fed taper” triggered strong and broad gains in developed equity markets – the US economy is finally seen as robust enough to eventually continue to grow even without its monetary

Saxo Bank publishes its investment outlook for Q1 2014

Having maintained world growth at acceptable levels throughout the current crisis, emerging Asia will become the world’s primary weak spot in 2014.

BofA Merrill Lynch: Greek banks’ changes positive

Regulatory changes should allow Greek banks to increase CT1 ratio prior to the release of the Blackrock review results.

"Weather forecast for tonight: Dark” - George Carlin

ECU's Investment Blog - Shaky Legs and Hidden Strength! - Neil Staines

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