03/03/2013
Voting in Italy. About the only clear vote we are going to get this year in Italy is likely to be the selection of the new Pope and, whilst he will be a powerful man, he won’t be able to solve Italy’s financial issues.
03/03/2013
Recession seems to be loosening its grip on Europe, but the ongoing stabilization is unlikely to make room for growth.
03/03/2013
The ability of markets to absorb bad news seems to have increased even though the world is still beset with problems.
02/28/2013
This naming progression has endured to fool the public for too long
02/24/2013
The current crisis is distinct from previous crisis episodes because this crisis affects a large set of European countries that are highly integrated via trade and financial channels, and, because the magnitude of economic policies implemented is unpreced
02/24/2013
Where is the wisdom we have lost in knowledge ?
02/24/2013
It was interesting to hear the French moaning about their trains for a change.
02/24/2013
U.S. housing sales, retail sales and job numbers strengthening - Germany, Italy and Spain showing signs of economic improvement - Growth in China expected to exceed 7.5 per cent in 2013 - Canadian investors seeing better returns on equities
02/21/2013
Many people are still not saving enough for old age
02/20/2013
20% of banks had recouped ‘deferred bonuses’ in 2012
02/19/2013
The global wealth management industry is increasingly focused on complying with the torrent of new regulations pouring forth from hyper-active legislators and hitherto light-touch regulators.
02/19/2013
But risk of sovereign defaults lingers and concern about government intervention grows.
02/19/2013
The Canadian banking system ranks #1 in the world for soundness. Royal Bank of Canada (RY), also known as RBC, is the #1 bank in that country.
02/18/2013
Appleby Reports Offshore M&A Activity for Q4 2012
02/17/2013
MANY people became rightfully upset about bailouts given to big banks during the mortgage crisis
02/14/2013
Since we launched our first site (EUBankers) in 2006 we have expanded the group to 5 sites
02/12/2013
As a result, many asset managers, including some of today’s market share leaders, may struggle with shrinking revenue and a decaying book of legacy business
02/12/2013
Nine Organizations Awarded Grants
02/12/2013
Equity allocations stay high but bias shifts to defensives
02/12/2013
After a strong end to 2012 and a strong start to 2013, investors might be tempted to reduce their equity exposure.