01/18/2015
Bitcoin is threat to sterling and may aid terrorists, warn banks
The UK’s biggest banks are questioning how Bitcoin and other virtual currencies are monitored
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01/18/2015
Warnings of Russian Financial Crisis Spread as Banks Start Failing
The warning from Gref, a former Minister for Economic Development and a prominent economic liberal, is not the only prediction of approaching stress for the country's financial system.
01/16/2015
Lord mayor of the City of London sees Qatar relationship as strong, deeply rooted
We are the largest international financial centre in the world and we have to be up with curve of development of new products, and we think that the Islamic financing market is potentially a very exciting one and we want to make sure that we are involved.
01/16/2015
Skandia says eyes listing of Norwegian bank unit
Swedish mutual insurance and banking group Skandia is evaluating a listing of its Norwegian banking operations to focus more on its home market Sweden
01/15/2015
Standard Life continues growth
Global investment manager, Standard Life Investments announced this week that it was now managing over £240 billion inclusive of its July, 2014, acquisition of Ignis Asset Management.
01/15/2015
Asset allocation: New year, same stance for City Asset Management
City Asset Management’s James Calder opts for ‘eclectic mix’ of alternative mandates rather than hoarding cash.
01/14/2015
Huge three-floor London penthouse goes on sale for £8.9million
The penthouse in Benbow House overlooks the Thames and is a short walk from the Globe theatre and Tate Modern
01/14/2015
KPMG accredits Bitcoin company
KPMG has become the first Big Four firm to give a Bitcoin company accreditation after it conducted a review of Elliptic Vault
01/14/2015
Bristol Rovers chairman Nick Higgs takes search for investment to the Middle East
Bristol Rovers chairman Nick Higgs has taken his search for fresh investment to the Middle East.
01/14/2015
Hiscox to buy MGA and HNW provider from R&Q
Deal expected to complete this quarter of 2015.
01/13/2015
Ireland appoints Goldman Sachs to advise on AIB sale
The Department of Finance said in a statement that Goldman Sachs was selected after a "mini tender" in December
01/12/2015
Deutsche property arm reaches record €3.6bn transactions in 2014
Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management, part of Germany's giant Deutsche Bank group, bought and sold a record €3.6bn of real estate in 2014
01/12/2015
Foreign investors in red-hot London property market force locals out
Commercial and residential property in London has become a popular safe haven for investors from places such as Russia, China and southern Europe as a result of the financial crisis, and office prices have bounced back strongly from the lows.
01/12/2015
Threadneedle to rebrand on major investment merger
Threadneedle Investments is to rebrand following the merger of its investment capabilities with US-based sister company Columbia Management.
01/12/2015
Lloyds Arm To Make An Exhibition Of NEC Group
The bank's private equity arm is to take over one of the UK's most prominent exhibition and events groups, Sky News learns.
01/12/2015
HSS Hire plans IPO of £103m on London Stock Exchange
British tool and equipment hire company HSS Hire has announced its intention to list on the London Stock Exchange next month.
01/09/2015
Charles Taylor to acquire Scottish Widows International, Jersey
It is intended that SWIL will be re-domiciled from Jersey to the Isle of Man following the acquisition and that its policies
01/09/2015
Sparkasse Bank Blocks All Bitcoin Related Bank Transfers
German bank Sparkasse is blocking any incoming and outgoing bank transfers related to cryptocurrency since a few days, Cryptoarticles reports.
01/09/2015
Impax Posts Rise In Assets Under Management In First Quarter Quarter
Impax Asset Management Group PLC on Friday posted a rise in assets under management in the final three months of 2014, its financial first quarter, boosted by inflows into third-party listed equity funds.
01/08/2015
LME boosts outreach strategy with new education offering
The London Metal Exchange (LME) today announces a new education offering for market participants as it focuses on greater market engagement to expand the business globally.