10/11/2012
On this, shareholders and corporate issuers can agree: executive compensation will continue to be the top priority for the next proxy season, according to a new survey by leading advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services.
10/10/2012
While arguments about taxing the rich, cutting benefits and boosting demand in the economy continue, with the party conference season coming to an end eyes are beginning to turn towards the Autumn Statement which will be given by the Chancellor of the Exc
10/10/2012
“While progress is being made on the structural issue of debt mutualisation across Europe, more action is needed to boost growth and improve competitiveness.
10/08/2012
Recent announcements by central banks have managed to stabilise economic sentiment
10/08/2012
A 'revolution' may be required to help institutions become both more efficient and flexible for their customers.
10/07/2012
It’s with some trepidation that I approach the subject of fund fees this week.
10/07/2012
What has seemed most unfair has been that those who have correctly “played by the rules” by saving conscientiously, paying down debts and spending reasonably, have been the ones that have suffered the most over the past few years.
10/04/2012
Prices in top neighbourhoods, such as Mayfair and Kensington, will be flat next year after a slowdown that began in March with a coalition government budget that included a proposed "mansion tax", Knight Frank said on Friday.
10/04/2012
We are hopeful ahead of the start of the third-quarter (Q3) US corporate earnings season next Tuesday - election uncertainty notwithstanding.
10/03/2012
Investors would be wise not to expect miracles out of Europe anytime soon, said Axel Weber, chairman of the board at UBS Bank.
10/03/2012
Bonds come in all shapes and sizes – for example, there are government bonds, investment-grade corporate bonds, high-yield bonds and emerging-market bonds.
10/03/2012
The Liechtenstein Disclosure Facility (LDF) is now three years old and has proved to be a rare success story for HMRC.
10/03/2012
The states with the most multimillionaires have strong political preferences.
10/02/2012
The south of France has long been a prime destination for wealthy UK citizens
10/02/2012
After making allowance for the “Jubilee” effect, the underlying economy was probably flat (at worst) in the second quarter.
10/02/2012
The world’s two most important central banks are now committed to stimulus programmes that are potentially unlimited in size.
10/01/2012
Investors sing gold’s praises as the US Federal Reserve cranks up the printing press against the backdrop of continuing global economic and political uncertainty.
09/30/2012
After all, statistics can be spun in any way we wish. However, the GDP figures that are so prominently in most economic statements from politicians seem to be one of the least efficient and reliable to be measuring the state of the economy.
09/30/2012
Economic Outlook for Switzerland: the strong Swiss franc makes it increasingly difficult for companies to compete with foreign competitors.
09/27/2012
The recent economic turmoil in Greece, Italy, Spain and Ireland would “no doubt have placed a heavy burden on both expat and UK investors”.