08/18/2014
Asset managers, both institutional and alternative focused, are increasingly considering outsourcing their middle-office needs to third-party providers. But many do not pursue this because of some widely held (and incorrect) concerns.
08/14/2014
“I think 10 years from now, we’ll look back at it and say, ‘Hasn’t this always been here?’”–David Reibstein
08/11/2014
historically unbacked currencies have tended to last approximately 48 years, but always revert back to the precious metals markets, of which there is a finite supply, as the true determinant of value.
08/08/2014
It’s said that it takes years to build up trust but only suspicion - not proof – to destroy it. We look at some of the areas where HMRC are saying “trust us”, and wonder why they are simultaneously doing things which raise suspicio
08/07/2014
The previous default, in 2001, involved about $100 billion in debt and was the largest sovereign default in history.
08/07/2014
There is a growing list of well-known entrepreneurs like Warren Buffet, Bill & Melinda Gates and Michael Bloomberg who are donating significant proportions of their wealth to philanthropic causes. However, most wealthy individuals are still expected t
08/06/2014
The Swiss federal bank secrecy law, enacted in 1934, punishes violations of bank secrecy with fines up to $55,000 and six months in prison.