08/12/2022
Even long term outperformers suffer years of underperformance
To outperform over the long-term, investors have to ride out difficult periods.
Comment & Analysis
08/12/2022
Real estate: five tips on mortgage loans
Their advantage is that the debt only accrues as and when invoices for the building work are received.
08/12/2022
Cembra CEO: "We have reacted to the credit products"
Rising prices are likely to create increasing uncertainty among consumers and make them less willing to make larger expenditures or take out loans.
08/12/2022
In the UK and Europe, a summer like no other – RBC Wealth Management
The next occupant of Number 10 Downing Street will face a very challenging economic backdrop.
08/12/2022
With the End of Easy Money, Swiss Banks Need New Ideas
anks such as WIR Bank, Valiant, and Glarner Kantonalbank immediately announced the end of fees on high credit balances.
08/11/2022
'Good is bad, bad is good’ idea is too simplistic
The July payrolls report isn’t a game-changer, but it does impact the timing of a potential recession and could make a soft-landing more likely, not less.
08/11/2022
Biotech and the era of great liquidity
Initial public offerings and secondary offerings are the lifeblood of the biotech industry.
08/11/2022
Government 95% mortgage guarantee scheme suffers disappointing take up
The latest data shows 15% of all mortgages completed using the government scheme were not first-time buyers, showing the scheme is proving relatively popular among other borrowers.
08/11/2022
US inflation heading in right direction, but rate hikes still on the cards
It may be too early to declare victory yet as much of it will depend on the outlook for energy costs, but this is very much a step in the right direction.
08/11/2022
A Challenges and an Opportunity
Last week’s US employment report had investors fretting about tight labour markets and the persistence of reasonable growth.
08/11/2022
Novice investors: Nine personal finance rules to obey before you invest
A well-diversified investment portfolio can be an inflation-busting strategy over the long term, so follow our guide to get your household finances in order before you plunge into the markets
08/11/2022
Zurich reports 25% rise in first-half operating profit, on track to beat all targets
Our first-half 2022 results show the solidity of our business and the value of our mid-term transformation.
08/11/2022
Property values may be about to fall, but Derwent's demand remains high
Positive rental growth continues for the portfolio
08/10/2022
Are family businesses more resilient?
While the share prices of family-owned businesses slumped by 23.7 percent during the first phase of Covid, companies without a family shareholder saw their share prices drop even more – by 30.7 percent.
08/10/2022
Philanthropy Misconceptions
Think Bezos, Buffett and Musk have it wrong? Think again.
08/10/2022
Tentative dollar divergence, continued euro weakness
While acknowledging this tentative change in mood, we are not altering our broader dollar outlook for several reasons.
08/10/2022
The bankers who were billionaires for a few hours
TOP Financial Group, a Hong Kong-based online broker, has doubled its value eight times in a short space of time after going public.
08/10/2022
Partners Group to buy giant insurance broker from Warburg Pincus
Foundation Risk Partners is a specialist insurance broker in the US.
08/10/2022
China: Politburo drops GDP target and decrees stability in H2 2022
China has once again captured the attention of investors seeking shelter from unprecedented global policy tightening.
08/10/2022
Q2 2022 Wayfarer Quarterly Commentary - WHIreland
Inflation continued its rampage across the western world, hitting 40-year highs in the UK and US and the highest level in Europe since the inception of the Euro.