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.
02/11/2013
The aim of the AIFMD is to introduce a harmonized regulatory framework across the EU for EU-established AIFMs and to regulate the marketing of AlFs within the EU.
02/11/2013
This month, alongside our usual economic and market reviews, we cover four topics.
02/10/2013
INCOME tax rates have recently been raised slightly for some affluent people
02/10/2013
The survey – unveiled as part of a report titled, Retail Bank Pricing: Resetting Customer Expectations – finds that there is considerable aversion to price increases, with many consumers believing that banks are not being fair in raising fees.