03/29/2016
Just over three months after the authorities lifted the four-decade ban on crude oil exports, the U.S. has actually exported less this year than it did over the same period the year before, when the ban was still in place.
03/28/2016
As anyone who has invested money knows, Ariadne’s feeling that she was foolish to risk it all is a common one.
03/28/2016
Consumers are finally revolting against an outdated industry
03/28/2016
Private funds are increasingly popular with international High Net Worth families and investors.
03/28/2016
You put your card in the cash machine but nothing comes out. The bank's IT systems have crashed again.
03/24/2016
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on responsible tax has been examining the OECD’s BEPS recommendations to the G20. So what was the outcome?
03/24/2016
Strategy update from BNP Paribas Investment Partners’ Multi Asset Solutions team.
03/24/2016
Central bank action, inaction or forward guidance has collectively soothed financial market nerves.
03/22/2016
The signals—three downside risks and three potential upside catalysts—are revealed in a blog, “Upside or downside? A look at today’s equity market”, by Vadim Zlotnikov, AB’s Chief Market Strategist.
03/21/2016
Yet most robo-advisors say the personal touch investors historically valued, especially high net-worth clients, are no longer needed.
03/21/2016
“In this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes” Benjamin Franklin
03/21/2016
Anyone remember inflation? Those of a certain age may recall those dreadful days of flared trousers, kipper ties and double digit inflation.
03/21/2016
Bankers are portrayed in film and television as leeches between crooked politicians and suicidal terrorists.
03/21/2016
Deloitte recently confirmed Switzerland as the world’s leading private wealth management centre. Why does Switzerland remain on top despite turbulences?
03/21/2016
Osama Hijji shares his views on internet banking
03/21/2016
Most types of investment life forms participated, including pension funds, insurers, hedge funds and mutual funds.
03/18/2016
The fact that the question can – or has – to be asked reflects the roles which successive governments play in contributing to the design of the tax system in the UK. So how does that design look now? And which party is tougher on tax avoidance
03/18/2016
Hong Kong ticks all the boxes as a major art hub. Its free port status means there are no tariffs or taxes to hold up super-discreet deals, its legal system guarantees a measure of artistic freedom and its financial knowhow means savvy collectors can use
03/15/2016
“Simple but not easy” - The title of Richard Oldfield’s book about value investing.
03/14/2016
“Markets love volatility” Christine Lagarde, first woman elected to head the International Monetary Fund