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
07/18/2012
In spite of his doom and gloom about America and the world economy, when pressed Faber did recommend some China REITs.
07/16/2012
Avoiding Worldwide Recession by Addressing Fiscal Imbalances
07/15/2012
It’s easy to be cynical about mobility in wealth management.
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.
07/09/2012
Despite the necessary expansion of central-bank balance sheets, Bank Sarasin does not see any threat of inflation as long as households and governments still need to deleverage.
07/08/2012
We don't need good banks, we need great banks - and we certainly don't need bad banks and bad bankers.
06/25/2012
In 2012’s second half, investors will face “a rocky road” compared with the year’s first few months, with the potential “fiscal cliff” in the U.S. as well as Europe’s ongoing turmoil both posing risk to a still we
06/24/2012
A great deal has been written about the advantages of cloud-based systems, but what about the disadvantages?
06/18/2012
Strategic planning is back. With so much uncertainty, bank CEOs need to rethink where their institution adds value to customers, who those customers are today and who they might be in the future.
06/18/2012
At a press briefing in New York, Katie Nixon, the firm's chief investment officer for personal financial services, spelled out “windows of opportunity” for investors.
06/13/2012
The reasons for this are thought to be historical. With the exception of Morocco's Credit Agricole, ''banks have not developed specific knowledge in financing of this sector, which needs the implementation of custom-made products,'&
06/12/2012
I've written in the past about how hiring more women can reduce risk. Several studies have shown that women are more profitable investors, money managers and hedge fund managers, and they incur less risk in the process.
06/12/2012
SunGard has identified ten trends shaping “big data” initiatives across all segments of the financial services industry.
06/06/2012
While there is some truth in the assertion that the top end of the wealth continuum is increasingly looking for institutional-style performance analytics, it is a fallacy to see the needs of wealth managers as some kind of “institutional lite”
06/06/2012
Analysis uncovers global trends that have advanced the strategic role of human resources; Reveals common traits of organizations that successfully undergo transformation
06/04/2012
There is a widespread misconception in the western world that Arab women are deprived of many rights and do not play a major role in society.
05/21/2012
Private banks are known for their traditional, conservative ethos and European private banks in particular have always trumpeted their long and proud histories - old fashioned client service, together with the warm fuzzy feeling that comes from knowing yo
05/16/2012
For example, he added, experts estimate that the sukuk market will grow 66 percent in 2012 to over $44 billion compared to $26.5 billion in 2011.
05/02/2012
Under the burden of fiscal consolidation, many European economies are facing a double-dip recession.