02/26/2024
Why the super-rich can't stop buying expensive goods
Record breaking sales across the luxury market are booming.
Comment & Analysis
02/23/2024
Quilter's asks and analysis of rumours ahead of the Spring Budget
There have been mixed reports as to how much fiscal headroom the government has to deliver any meaningful tax cuts or investment into public services.
02/23/2024
Schroders enhances impact investment focus with new global equity impact fund
The fund will target companies whose products, services and operations are focused on solving societal and environmental challenges faced by individuals and industries in the coming decades.
02/23/2024
Asset managers also have a massive need for customer advisors
The investigation was carried out by the consulting firm Advea and the holding company Cinerius.
02/22/2024
BNP Paribas and the EDF group sign a partnership to support the bank's individual customers in the energy renovation of their homes
They will help them identify the work to be carried out in their home using the simulator offered by IZI by EDF, EDF's consumer service brand.
02/22/2024
Rolls-Royce profits soar and recovery accelerates
The company posted an underlying operating profit of £1.7 billion, a five-fold increase from the £315 million recorded in 2022.
02/22/2024
Jupiter shares jump on forecast-beating profit update
Shares are up nearly 7% after asset manager reported a 36% jump in annual underlying pre-tax profit to £105.2m.
02/21/2024
Look for market “North Stars” amid data noise
The consumer price index for January came out stronger than expected, while retail sales for the same period turned out weaker than had been generally assumed.
02/21/2024
Study finds institutional investors and wealth managers boost investment in life settlement funds
The main reason for the rise in number of life insurance policyholders cashing in policies identified by the research is the rising cost of long-term care in the US followed by the increasing ageing population.
02/21/2024
Why wealth is not an insulator against vulnerability
'Time and again, we have seen that self-identification simply doesn't work'
02/20/2024
Litigants digest ‘comprehensive’ UBS defence of the Credit Suisse takeover price
Media reports say that the legal defence casts doubt on Credit Suisse’s capitalisation as early as 2021.
02/20/2024
“As A Whitlock, We Don't Quit.” Olympic Gymnast Max Whitlock Obe On Building Perfection
As we launch our partnership with Team GB for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, we speak to three-time Olympic champion Max Whitlock about ‘perfection’, what drives him to succeed and how he finds balance for his physical and mental health.
02/20/2024
University of Reading top the People and Planet University League as progress in sustainable investment policy is recognised
The active approach to engagement and voting encourages companies and managers to transition to climate solutions as well as promoting improvements in human rights, inclusion, and diversity.
02/19/2024
Banks remain bullish on 'overbought' Japan despite near-term fears
Japanese equities are looking overheated as the Nikkei 225 closes in on a record high, but private banks continue to back the long-term corporate reform story.
02/16/2024
Pontera Partners with CAPTRUST to Enable Enhanced Retirement Planning and Wealth Management Capabilities
CAPTRUST to leverage Pontera's platform to elevate its wealth management services
02/16/2024
NatWest delivers solid results amid challenging environment
The bank's guidance for 2024 was cautious
02/16/2024
Bank Executives Come Up Short During Bonus Season
It used the results of its own compensation trends survey to come up with the figures.
02/15/2024
Wealth Of Australia’s 50 Richest On Forbes List Rises To $222 Billion
Forbes list are better off from a year ago.
02/15/2024
‘R29 billion’ Please Call Me idea could make Makate one of the richest people in South Africa
According to Makate, he had an idea for a free missed-call service that he shared with his superior at Vodacom in 2001.
02/15/2024
The fight against inflation enters extra time
Despite declaring victory in the fight against inflation, US and European central bankers appear hesitant to cut rates.