06/23/2013
China's slower-than-expected economic growth could continue to affect commodity prices in Canada - a trend that will likely cause a softening of the Canadian dollar, according to BMO Harris Private Banking's June Market Commentary.
06/23/2013
Time again for Credit Unions
Credit Unions are community-based, not-for-profit co-operatives in which members pool their savings to offer each other credit.
06/19/2013
With tennis season in full swing, and overseas players spending time in the UK for Queen’s and Wimbledon, it is interesting to consider the tax implications for those players.
06/19/2013
Whilst the region is still plagued by some deep-seated problems, the markets seem to have factored them in and risk premiums on some assets have dropped.
06/18/2013
When you give up the search for certainty, an enormous burden is lifted from your shoulders.
06/17/2013
The last few weeks have brought a substantial amount of new volatility to financial markets and this has led to sharp reversals of previous trends and significant losses in previously favoured asset classes.
06/16/2013
The most naturally rain fed arable land in the world
06/16/2013
I don't think I made a friend this week when I had a little disagreement on air with the author of the report from Policy Exchange, which is described as a "right of centre think tank".
06/16/2013
WHEN it comes to jobs in the banking sector, the challenge is not just to make sure that Singaporeans are adequately represented.
06/16/2013
Undoubtedly the greatest current challenge for investors is how to achieve a reasonable income in this era of “financial repression”.
06/16/2013
Now Singapore-based bankers say the incidents have dramatically transformed banking culture in the country.
06/16/2013
Foxley, director of The Women’s Wealth Expert, has penned The Wealthy Divorcee: A step by step guide to navigating the finances during and after divorce.
06/14/2013
Vince Cable has been back in the press this week referring to offshore jurisdictions as ‘sunny places for shady people’.
06/14/2013
Before we embark on another round of the blame game, we should take stock and question the logic of a witch-hunt on the wealthy. It is usually the Witch Finders who have most to hide and stir up the wrath of the mob to disguise their own failings.
06/13/2013
Central banks' flood of money forcing investors into riskier investments and long-term trends
06/12/2013
The Bernanke Effect
06/11/2013
With confidence in its antithesis the US dollar returning and the debate over Fed QE shifting to the timing of less rather than of more, the $240/oz question is ‘who needs gold now’?
06/11/2013
SAS, Cebr study: To reflect true value of big data and analytics, European businesses need new accounting practices
06/10/2013
The former banker told the group of women that when she was in mid-20s and working in London, she recognized she was the most senior female in the investment bank.
06/10/2013
Taper relief