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International Finance

Category : Wealth Management

Greater interest in savings and investment products

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
UK private banking and wealth management sector calls for ‘a measured and appropriate regulatory regime’ to ensure London remains a global centre of excellence February 2, 2017: The Private Banking and Wealth Management (PBWM) industry has experienced significant growth in assets in recent years, boosting broader UK economic growth and helping individuals and families plan...
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Shareholder activism gained momentum and geographic breadth in 2016

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
According to FTI Consulting, nearly 350 activist campaigns occurred outside the United States in 2016, compared to 70 in 2010 February 16, 2017: FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE:FCN) published an update to its interactive Global Shareholder Activism Map, which shows that shareholder activism gained momentum and geographic breadth in 2016. To measure the potential risk in...
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Trump’s travel ban: markets spooked

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
But, investors will be seeking out bargains Nigel Green February 1, 2017: US President Donald Trump’s ban on visitors from seven Muslim-majority nations has spooked markets, but clued-up investors won’t be panicking, they’ll be seeking out bargains. The American markets fell on Monday below 20k, taking their cue from weak European and Asian markets. For...
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Top 3 challenges for institutional investors in 2017

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Research from CAMRADATA says they are market volatility, the low yield environment and meeting total return objectives January 30, 2017: The top three challenges for institutional investors in 2017 will be market volatility, the low yield environment and meeting total return objectives, according to research from CAMRADATA, a leading provider of data and analysis for...
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What does Trump mean for Bitcoin?

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
One of the more significant developments of the post-Obama United States could be a rapid increase in the value of Bitcoin January 27, 2017: Republican or Democrat, American or not, it’s hard to avoid the inexplicable rise to fame of The Apprentice star and occasional professional wrestler, Donald Trump. The billionaire’s pledges around immigration, healthcare,...
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UK house price index falls for first time in five months

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Number of new house buyers grew only marginally in December IFM Correspondent January 20, 2017: A gauge of UK house prices fell for the first time in five months in December as the supply of properties for sale remained weak and values slumped in London. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) said its index...
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US home sales finish strong in 2016

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
RE/MAX National Housing Report on MLS Data from 53 Metro Areas January 19, 2017: Capped off by a strong December, 2016 was the best year for US home sales since the recession, according to the January 2017 RE/MAX National Housing Report. Home sales in 2016 were the highest in the housing report’s eight-year history, topping the sales...
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Carlyle to become largest shareholder in Global Credit Ratings

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
The transaction with the South African company is expected to close in early 2017 January 19, 2017: Global alternative asset manager The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) announced on January 16 that it has agreed to acquire a significant stake in Africa’s largest credit rating agency Global Credit Ratings (GCR) from the management, founders and German...
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Now is the time to ‘go more global’

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
It is likely that confirmation of a hard Brexit by UK Prime Minister Theresa May will trigger several years of uncertainty Nigel Green January 19, 2017: Theresa May’s Brexit speech and strong inflation data should prompt investors to reduce exposure to UK assets and invest more internationally. After months of keeping her cards close to...
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