05/28/2015
While banks have traditionally been the guardians of financial transactions, in the last decade and a half, nontraditional players have begun to pose a threat to their business, putting pressure on banks to evolve.
05/28/2015
Close Brothers - Weekly Close Up
05/28/2015
Eurozone economy reaching cruising altitude
05/28/2015
Amazon may be the first of many multinational corporations to recognise UK profits in the UK, rather than in overseas tax-haven operations.
05/28/2015
A condotel near the beach in Bali, eco-friendly commercial space in Dhaka and affordable luxury living in Addis Ababa.
05/27/2015
BFSB targets Swiss and Latin American events
Mexico will be the focal point for BFSB in June
05/27/2015
On not adding, but taking away by Tim Price
“Our job is to find a few intelligent things to do, not to keep up with every damn thing in the world.” - Charlie Munger.
05/27/2015
Appleby Raises $15,400 for Nepal Victims
The funds raised by Appleby were donated to the Disaster Emergency Committee and the Bermuda Adara Group. Staff in The Seychelles donated money locally to the Red Cross and their affiliated church.
05/27/2015
What TV Can Teach Us About Managing Wealth
Empire may be the most blatant example, but there is a lot that can be learned about wealth management -- good and bad -- from watching television.
05/27/2015
Are 2014 En Primeur Wines Investment-Worthy?
Do the 2014 en primeur wines really qualify as investment-worthy? Our article explores whether this vintage has the elusive “it” factor needed to take the financial risk, tie up your money, and offer a solid return on investment.
05/27/2015
St. James's Place Market Bulletin - Wednesday 27 May 2015
The deflation news provides those seeking a positive return from money on deposit with some temporary respite; but speculation mounts as to what measures affecting savers and investors will be confirmed or announced in the summer Budget on 8 July
05/26/2015
Ageing populations mean countries' debt piles risk growing out of control, warns European head of Goldman Sachs Asset Management
05/26/2015
Once again UK inflation, as with most of the developed markets, has been surprisingly weak – unexpectedly dipping into negative territory.
05/26/2015
English vineyards growing along with investment levels
05/25/2015
Beware the Bond Bears
Wisdom after the event!
05/25/2015
For all of the monetary policy easing that has been implemented in recent years it is merely rotating growth, rather than accelerating it, from a global perspective
05/24/2015
Twenty years after bringing down a major British bank, Nick Leeson is sounding alarm bells about China
05/22/2015
Africa: What’s next? - Giles Keating, Credit Suisse
In the last couple of years Africa has been touted as the new growth frontier, amid huge expectations that the continent would emulate China and record exponential growth rates.
05/22/2015
If the world economy is set to grow faster in 2015, then why the long faces? Well, there are several reasons.
05/22/2015
When I first landed as a financier in the Middle East, nearly 10 years ago, there was much optimism about investment in the region.