01/10/2023
Size matters
The fact that the largest companies in the UK fared significantly better than medium-sized businesses does not mean that they will continue to do so in 2023.
Comment, Analysis & Research
01/10/2023
Market Round-Up
The World Health Organisation pushed Beijing to improve data transparency including case counts, disease severity and other health statistics with international travel by Chinese travellers forecast to jump from 5% of 2019 levels to 50% by the summer.
01/10/2023
UK consulting sector to create 10,000 jobs by 2026
Figures collected by the MCA show that nearly 10,000 new jobs have recently been announced by in-demand consultancies, as they invest in boosting their talent pipeline until 2026.
01/09/2023
Enabling cost reductions will be key for retailers to attract today’s frugal consumer
New report finds most consumers (61%) are concerned about their financial situation and 69% are cutting back on non-essential expenses
01/09/2023
UK financial boardrooms lead Europe in acceleration of female and sustainability appointments
EY Boardroom Monitor data shows that UK financial services firms are responding to investor expectations and are leading European peers across a range of gender diversity metrics.
01/06/2023
Five funds to watch in 2023
Investment ideas for 2023 and beyond.
01/06/2023
Quarterly markets review - Q4 2022
A look back at markets in Q4, when shares made strong gains.
01/06/2023
2022 ‘a short sellers’ paradise’ – Long/Short funds boom as niche investments take centre stage
This has helped to intensify the cost-of-living crisis and altered the course of inflation leading to more aggressive central bank policies to bring it back in line.
01/06/2023
Retail Outlook 2023 – Shortage of labor and skilled workers to become more acute in Switzerland
The Swiss economy proved highly resilient in the challenging global environment in 2022, with consumption supported by a robust labor market and immigration.
01/06/2023
Wealth manager sentiment towards bonds reaches highest level since 2009
Up to 53% from 2%
01/05/2023
One-fifth of firms ill-equipped to handle supply chain disruption
Research from Capgemini suggests that 25% of global trade is set to relocate in the next three years.
01/05/2023
Towards a change of cycle
All the major themes that have marked 2022 will remain relevant: inflation, the risk of recession and the tightening of monetary policies.
01/05/2023
Jupiter: '2023 will be the most exciting time for fixed income'
The question for 2023 is how quickly growth and inflation can allow policy to loosen.
01/04/2023
'Investors should not forget the lessons of past crises'
It has been proven in 2022 that it is not impossible for equities and bonds to be correlated.
01/04/2023
India’s promised boom
India’s economy will benefit from a global drive to diversify supply chains, manufacturing investments and technological infrastructure in 2023.
01/04/2023
Ninety One, M&G and First Sentier issued new fund ratings by RSMR
'Active' and 'Responsible' ratings
01/04/2023
Five Steps to Stop the Nosedive at Credit Suisse
Like Deutsche Bank AG in the middle of the last decade, Credit Suisse has tripped itself into a downwards spiral in which failing client, staff and investor confidence leads to revenue losses, higher costs and tumbling profitability.
01/03/2023
Has the tide turned for Europe’s banks?
Despite rising rates in 2022, only two of the 20 largest European lenders trade above book value
01/03/2023
Quilter announces the passing of Commercial and Propositions Director, David Tiller
David passed away on Wednesday 28 December whilst out walking with friends in the Lake District.
01/03/2023
Ex-SLA boss Keith Skeoch knighted for services to finance
Skeoch has been made a knight bachelor of the Order of the Companions of Honour in the New Year Honours List.