10/11/2012
Big firms consider leaving the Netherlands, says KPMG report
Big firms now look at how close they are to their most important markets. 'And in a small country like the Netherlands, you are less well positioned,' Van Breukelen said.
Comment, Analysis & Research
10/11/2012
Executive Compensation Tops ISS List for Investors and Issuers
On this, shareholders and corporate issuers can agree: executive compensation will continue to be the top priority for the next proxy season, according to a new survey by leading advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services.
10/10/2012
Schroders: Virginie Maisonneuve's Global Insight
“While progress is being made on the structural issue of debt mutualisation across Europe, more action is needed to boost growth and improve competitiveness.
10/09/2012
How can the scandal-hit City restore its reputation?
“You only find out who is swimming naked when the tide goes out,”
10/09/2012
Eastern European Outlook: Russia and Poland in a slump but show decent resilience to global crisis
In 2013-2014, regional heavyweights Russia and Poland will continue to cope with the international crisis better than many other countries in Eastern (including Central) Europe, especially central and southern portions of the region, where several economi
10/09/2012
The Norway Model: Lessons for Private Wealth Management
What can wealthy private investors and their financial advisers learn from a largely unknown but gigantic Norwegian sovereign wealth fund?
10/09/2012
This is an odd time of year in taxes by George Bull, Baker Tilly
While arguments about taxing the rich, cutting benefits and boosting demand in the economy continue, with the party conference season coming to an end eyes are beginning to turn towards the Autumn Statement which will be given by the Chancellor of the Exc
10/08/2012
Bank Sarasin’s Global View: When will the economy turn the corner?
Recent announcements by central banks have managed to stabilise economic sentiment
10/07/2012
Are these banks better than the rest? Challengers are targeting the Big Five and winning fans
With new rules on the horizon that will allow customers to switch current accounts more easily, Personal Finance Editor Jeff Prestridge examines what these challengers have to offer.
10/07/2012
Sir Michael Rake: ‘Banks need five years to regain trust’
Barclays was hit with record fines of £290 million from UK and US regulators as part of a global investigation into the manipulation of Libor, the London inter-bank lending rate.
10/07/2012
The Good lose out by Justin Urquhart Stewart
What has seemed most unfair has been that those who have correctly “played by the rules” by saving conscientiously, paying down debts and spending reasonably, have been the ones that have suffered the most over the past few years.
10/04/2012
Love affair between the global super-rich and London property is souring
Prices in top neighbourhoods, such as Mayfair and Kensington, will be flat next year after a slowdown that began in March with a coalition government budget that included a proposed "mansion tax", Knight Frank said on Friday.
10/04/2012
Coutts Daily Theme: US Earnings Season - Yes We Can
We are hopeful ahead of the start of the third-quarter (Q3) US corporate earnings season next Tuesday - election uncertainty notwithstanding.
10/03/2012
Don't Expect Miracles In Europe, UBS Chairman Says
Investors would be wise not to expect miracles out of Europe anytime soon, said Axel Weber, chairman of the board at UBS Bank.
10/03/2012
A stellar year for corporate bonds continues - Coutts
Bonds come in all shapes and sizes – for example, there are government bonds, investment-grade corporate bonds, high-yield bonds and emerging-market bonds.
10/03/2012
And while we’re on the subject of HMRC….
The Liechtenstein Disclosure Facility (LDF) is now three years old and has proved to be a rare success story for HMRC.
10/03/2012
Schroders’ survey reveals renewed interest in European equities
At a recent Schroders Investment Conference in London, over 120 intermediary clients attended from Europe, the Middle East, the US and Latin America.
10/02/2012
SSgA Survey: Institutional Investors Expecting the Worst
In total, 71% of respondents believe a significant tail risk event is “highly likely” or “likely” to occur over the next year.
10/02/2012
French wealth tax: How it affects some UK citizens
The south of France has long been a prime destination for wealthy UK citizens
10/02/2012
M&A on rise for wealth managers
Mergers and acquisitions in wealth management has maintained pace in the past 21 months with over USD9.42 billion being spent on deals involving HNW client funds.