09/26/2022
Swiss franc hits record high against euro
The euro also fell to a 20-year low against the US dollar.
Comment & Analysis
09/26/2022
Odey fund surges 145% on big bet against gilts
The firm’s main fund reportedly saw the bumper gain this year after making its largest position a bet against long dated bonds its largest position.
09/24/2022
Credit Suisse Checks Appetite for Fresh Capital
In addition, the report also said that Credit Suisse was considering an exit from the US market.
09/23/2022
Recession risks rising, as Fed’s inflation fight is far from over
The Fed’s decision on rates was unanimous, and Mr Powell noted that the Fed still intends to move ‘purposefully’ towards rates that actively restrict growth, with the current 3.00-3.25% level now on the cusp of that territory.
09/23/2022
Credit Suisse sounding out investors for capital hike – report
The bank will announce progress on its strategy review when its third-quarter earnings are published.
09/22/2022
Brewin Dolphin awards community grants to local good causes
Since its inception in 2013, coming up for its tenth year, the Brewin Dolphin community grants programme has donated over £240,000 to local good causes.
09/22/2022
Raymond James Seeks to Serve More Wealthy Clients
Raymond James has the capabilities to serve wealthy clients, but the new Private Wealth Advisor Program will help advisors better match the firm’s resources with client needs
09/22/2022
Credit Suisse considers splitting investment bank in three
Swiss lender hopes to sell profitable units to stave off a damaging capital raise
09/22/2022
FTSE slips as Bank of England gears up for bumper rate rise
After the Federal Reserve's aggressive 0.75% interest rate hike yesterday, the Bank of England is expected to follow suit today, with UK shares under pressure as borrowing costs rise.
09/21/2022
Ranks of Millionaires to Expand Nearly 40 Percent by 2026
Credit Suisse projects that global private wealth will increase by 36 percent, or $169 trillion, by 2026, and in the process increase wealth per adult by 28 percent.
09/21/2022
Interstellar disposal v deep burial: solving the nuclear waste problem
US President Joe Biden plans to spend USD 6 billion to save nuclear power stations that are at risk of closure.
09/21/2022
UK small and mid caps: how much bad news is already priced in?
Our experienced investors in the UK explain how they’re looking at the stock market amid growing fears over the country's economic outlook.
09/21/2022
Brooks Macdonald raises wages for low-income earners to combat cost-of-living crisis
Brooks Macdonald isn’t the only investment manager helping employees with big bills.
09/20/2022
Why integrate private equity in your investments?
They are increasing in number, including in France, and often operate in the technology and digital sectors.
09/20/2022
Surviving ‘Total War‘
“Sweat saves blood.” - Erwin Rommel.
09/20/2022
Why behavioral finance is top of mind with wealth managers
Think of an artificial intelligence-powered algorithm that decides a client is skittish about large-sum charitable giving but open to creating a private foundation.
09/20/2022
Schroders Recession Dashboard: why we’re on high alert
It’s clear to see from our dashboard how the blistering pace of US interest rate rises is taking effect, supporting our belief a US recession is the likely outcome.
09/20/2022
Saapping Confidence
Central bankers must be aggressive and patient.
09/20/2022
The future of wealth is female
This rising financial power is to be celebrated, but it is also something for which women and their wider families need to prepare.
09/19/2022
How Asset Managers Are Navigating Stormy Waters
Uncertainties in the financial markets are correspondingly great.