08/07/2012
The index is not perfect and the relationship does not hold in reality because of a number of factors, but it is useful in highlighting big anomalies. Thus on a light-hearted look, Big Macs are now cheapest in Hong Kong and cost less in London than Zurich
08/07/2012
I'm now left more convinced than ever that US politicians and regulators have a hidden objective in exposing the wrong-doings of UK banks.
08/05/2012
A Colombian necktie wasn't a piece of clothing, but a gruesome execution method. When I was 7 years old my barber was murdered in his shop, apparently over a drug deal.
08/02/2012
It’s not your imagination, says Rakesh Malhotra, a longtime COO who has worked in Asia, East Europe and United States and led cross-cultural diverse teams.
08/02/2012
From changes in channels, payments, sales culture and product profitability, bank marketing teams have the opportunity to be more relevant and plugged in than ever. And that means, goodbye free toasters, hello leading the sales-and-service charge.
07/31/2012
Meredith Whitney appeared on Bloomberg Surveillance with Tom Keene and Scarlet Fu and said that the banking industry will lose 50,000 more jobs as companies shrink headcount to match revenue.
07/31/2012
Asia remains the most popular destination for expatriates
07/31/2012
Similarly there is insufficient planning for the personal financial management that follows the transition from a business-derived income to a retirement income. While division of the estate may be thought out, often the management of retirement income is
07/30/2012
Over the last month we have presented our latest thoughts on the global economy and financial markets to a number of intermediaries and contacts across the UK. In this month's View from Psigma we have collated the key questions that we were asked (an
07/26/2012
That seems to be the feeling of Richard Kovacevich, the former chairman and CEO of Wells Fargo. "Why this concept that investment banking is risky?" Kovacevich asked the Wall Street Journal on Wednesday. "Investment bankers are risky, not i
07/25/2012
Key to Investing Success: Staying Abreast of Market Conditions While Focusing on Long-Term Goals
07/24/2012
Here’s the bottom line from the outspoken analyst: Wells Fargo is the best run bank in the country because it doesn’t dwell much on customer service.
07/22/2012
As HSBC executives apologise to the US Senate for laundering drugs money, the fact is that nothing changes
07/18/2012
In spite of his doom and gloom about America and the world economy, when pressed Faber did recommend some China REITs.
07/17/2012
Still Sees Value in Traditional Asset Classes as Part of Diversified Portfolio
07/15/2012
It’s easy to be cynical about mobility in wealth management.
07/15/2012
The exciting tempo that was the growth of the world’s second largest developing economy has been showing some serious signs of faltering.
07/10/2012
Researchers evaluated each organisation in terms of the steps it takes to fight corruption and the openness of its financial self-reporting.
07/08/2012
We don't need good banks, we need great banks - and we certainly don't need bad banks and bad bankers.
07/08/2012
Sad to say, there's reason to believe this has been going on, or something very much like it. This is what the emerging scandal over "Libor" (short for "London interbank offered rate") is all about.