01/08/2015
British expatriates have always been able to enjoy additional pensions freedom by moving their pension funds out of the UK under the Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes (QROPS). But now HMRC is reviewing QROPS as a result of the 2014 pensions c
01/05/2015
The goal: Give advice and conduct trades while taking less risk
01/01/2015
The demise of celebrated global investment banks Bear Stearns and Lehman Brothers previously regarded as “too big to fail” during the global economic recession of 2007-2009 was rather synonymous with sinking of the Titanic.
12/28/2014
Andrew Milligan, Head of Global Strategy, Standard Life Investments, said “In 2015 we anticipate modestly higher economic growth of around 3.75%, similar to the average of the 2000s, which will generate sufficient corporate earnings and – of g
12/14/2014
Well I know it's not quite the end of the year yet but I thought we should have a look at some of the stock market leaders and laggers as we head for the holiday period.
12/14/2014
You can be for gold, or you can be for paper, but you cannot possibly be for both.
12/14/2014
While competitors like Mastercard are embroiled in acrimony with Bitcoin and it’s proponents, American Express (AMEX) has a more diplomatic approach to the digital currency.
12/12/2014
Uncertain times call for unconventional thinking. We think that we’ve got 10 scenarios that fit the bill.
12/11/2014
Private bankers are rebuilding their reputation after the financial crisis. The rest of the financial industry would do well to take notice of how they’re doing. Giulia Cambieri reports
12/10/2014
High level of cross-border investments from Asia and the Middle East. In 2013, these two areas both invested between $10 and $12 billion outside of their respective regions.
12/10/2014
The doctor ushers an excited group of Chinese journalists swiftly through the thick metal jaws and into an unassuming underground storage facility
12/10/2014
“The Election, the threat of a Mansion Tax and plans to levy CGT on property investment by overseas investors cast a dark shadow over London Residential Property, but short-term political concerns must not be allowed to cloud an excellent medium to
12/10/2014
The Outlook, "Dealing with Divergence," explores the Institute's main economic assumptions, top investment ideas and views on likely cross currents for 2015.
12/09/2014
While the world of finance is known for handling money, it’s equally recognized for the high salaries that employees can earn – even at the lower levels.
12/09/2014
AMP Capital, a long-term investor in real assets, expects further demand for prime real estate and infrastructure assets in 2015 as institutional investors such as global pension funds, insurers and sovereign wealth funds continue to search for more consi
12/09/2014
We believe that what John Maynard Keynes referred to as “animal spirits” - a spontaneous urge to action rather than inaction, and not the outcome of a weighted average of quantitative benefits multiplied by quantitative probabilities - are wha
12/08/2014
These outlook pieces usually start with is set to be an eventful year for the industry’.
12/07/2014
The Human Cost for Economic Failure
12/07/2014
We need to stop the insanity
12/05/2014
The 2015 Investment Outlook provides insight from Arne Hassel, Head of Investments at Coutts and his senior team: Alan Higgins, Chief Investment Officer for the UK; Norman Villamin, Chief Investment Officer for Europe, Terence Moll, Head of Asset Allocati