05/16/2013
Darth (E)Vader – or is that Avoider?
You say evader and I say avoider.
Comment & Analysis
05/15/2013
Global investor confidence set to return during 2013 – Asia seen as engine for growth
However, the report also highlighted a divergence between what investors think is the most attractive region for growth and their actual investment planning.
05/14/2013
Eurozone remains main concern for nearly three quarters of advisers - RESEARCH
Eurozone growth remains the main concern amongst intermediaries, with 71% seeing it as one of the biggest macro-economic challenges to investment growth over the next six months, according to the latest Baring Asset Management Investment Barometer.
05/13/2013
Listen to Bernanke - Coutts
Global View From Asia -13 May 13
05/13/2013
Managing the people side of risk
Companies can create a powerful risk culture without turning the organization upside down.
05/13/2013
Asian institutions expected to increase quantitative investment allocations - RESEARCH
Asian institutions expected to increase quantitative investment allocations, according to Greenwich Associates report commissioned by BlackRock
05/12/2013
Bans on Short Selling can Lead to Adverse Herding Among Investors
Examined bans on selected financial stocks in six countries during the 2008-2009 global financial crisis
05/12/2013
BMO Global Asset Management Makes the Case for Frontier Market Equities
Lloyd George Management's Dafydd Lewis at 5th Annual Make A Difference Conference
05/12/2013
Why Tooth Fairy puts tax-dodger Santa, God of Wealth to shame
God of Wealth's operation felt like a tax- reduction dodge
05/12/2013
Tax & Recovery? by Justin Urquhart Stewart
Now hang on – there is nothing new about this.
05/12/2013
Fairness in tax – music to Osborne’s ears?
Why is it one rule for them and another for the music community?
05/09/2013
The “Invisible Touch” of central bankers has changed the world and financial markets, creating both opportunities and worrying distortions. -View from Psigma
It is no exaggeration to say that the world changed after the Great Financial Crisis of 2008-9.
05/09/2013
BNP Paribas sees gold above $1,600 in 6 months
Several factors still support higher gold prices
05/07/2013
Boutique advisor or a big bank? Be very careful when choosing a wealth manager
Investors need to remain involved even if they seek professional advice
05/07/2013
Bankers: Great Artists in Their Own Words – TV review
Banker-bashing has become a new TV sport
05/07/2013
Bank CEOs: Highly Paid, Never in Doubt, Often Clueless
Barclays was caught in a scheme to rig LIBOR at the expense of much of the global economy.
05/07/2013
Billionaire Hedge Funder Paul Singer's 9-Point Plan To Save The Global Financial System
Paul Singer, the billionaire founder of hedge fund Elliot Management,
05/06/2013
Touchy Tensions by Justin Urquhart Stewart
An often ignored dispute has been that between India and China.
05/06/2013
Boomers Seek Peace of Mind Over Wealth Accumulation - RESEARCH
When it comes to financial goals, achieving peace of mind is seven times more important than accumulating wealth
05/01/2013
Retaining Talent Will Be the Biggest Challenge of 2013 - RESEARCH
With the survey highlighting escalating costs and a lack of engagement from employees, HR professionals find themselves under increasing pressure to make significant changes to their benefits package.