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How Property Crowdfunding Could help Address the Homeownership CrisisREAD MORE
Articles7th March 2016How Property Crowdfunding Could help Address the Homeownership Crisis

Nigel Keohane, Research Director, Social Market Foundation co-author of the report, Locked Out: How property crowdfunding explains how this could help the next generation of homeowners.

Business Elite – COO of the Year 2016READ MORE
Articles6th March 2016Business Elite – COO of the Year 2016

Aioi Nissay Dowa Europe is the automotive arm of MS&AD Group (Mitsui Sumitomo Aioi Dowa - Japans largest insurance group) and operates Toyota Insurance Management Ltd. We got in touch with their COO, Michael Kainzbauer, to find out more about the company and how they continue to succeed in the highly competitive automotive market.

Charities and Industry Experts warn Against a move to a “Pension ISA” System for savingREAD MORE
Articles4th March 2016Charities and Industry Experts warn Against a move to a “Pension ISA” System for saving

A new report by the International Longevity Centre – UK (ILC-UK) supported by Age UK, calls on the Government to avoid damaging confidence in our pensions system at the forthcoming Budget, and to act to foster a ‘savings culture’.

CFO of the Month Kepner-Tregoe – William B. BaldwinREAD MORE
Articles3rd March 2016CFO of the Month Kepner-Tregoe – William B. Baldwin

Kepner-Tregoe, Inc. (KT or the Company) is a world renowned multinational management consulting and capability development company. Founded in 1958, the Company is a leader in helping organizations improve and leverage the critical thinking skills of their people to drive operational improvement. We spoke to William B. Baldwin, CFO of KT, to learn more about the financial aspects of their company and how they have adapted to the many challenges faced by their business.

Infrastructure Fund Manager of the Year 2015 – GermanyREAD MORE
Articles3rd March 2016Infrastructure Fund Manager of the Year 2015 – Germany

Founded in 2005, Deutsche Finance Group is based in Munich with offices in Zurich and Paris.We spoke to Symon Hardy Godl, Manging Director of the firm, to find out more about their practice and how their fund of funds consistently achieves results.

Real Estate Fund Manager of the Year – USA – 2015READ MORE
Articles3rd March 2016Real Estate Fund Manager of the Year – USA – 2015

Investing exclusively in apartment properties in the U.S. with laser focus, American Private Equity Group has consistently outperformed with its risk-adjusted returns. American’s Senior Principals are nationally recognized as the ‘father of the apartment industry in the U.S.’ with innovations vastly increasing the quality of life for residents throughout the U.S. We had a chance to speak with the firm and hear more what makes their strategy and focus cutting-edge.

CEO of the Month Ermanno SantilliREAD MORE
Articles3rd March 2016CEO of the Month Ermanno Santilli

MagneGas Corporation is a highly innovative technology company that counts among its inventions, a patented process that converts liquid waste into hydrogen based fuels. We spoke to Ermanno Santilli, CEO of MagneGas, to find out more about his company and learn more about the truly game-changing technology they have created.

HSBC’s Relocation a ‘Significant Boost for the Midlands’, says UK’s Economic SecretaryREAD MORE
Articles3rd March 2016HSBC’s Relocation a ‘Significant Boost for the Midlands’, says UK’s Economic Secretary

UK Economic Secretary Harriett Baldwin labels HSBC’s landmark decision to move its retail banking operation from London to Birmingham 'a major boost to jobs and growth in the Midlands'.

City of Bellevue, Nebraska – Opportunities for allREAD MORE
Articles2nd March 2016City of Bellevue, Nebraska – Opportunities for all

The City of Bellevue is a city of the First Class located in Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States. We invited Larry Burks, Bellevue’s Assistant City Administrator and economic development point of contact, to provide us with an insight into this growing city and the developments which are making it an increasingly attractive investment opportunity.

Hedge Fund Manager of the Year 2015READ MORE
Articles2nd March 2016Hedge Fund Manager of the Year 2015

Alkimis SGR was established in 2008 by Massimo Morchio, backed by several well-known Italian family offices. The firm is regulated by the Italian/European law and supervised by Bank of Italy/Consob.

Bulge Bracket Banks Increased their M&A Advisory Market Share in 2015’s Record-Breaking Merger SpreeREAD MORE
Articles2nd March 2016Bulge Bracket Banks Increased their M&A Advisory Market Share in 2015’s Record-Breaking Merger Spree

The largest investment banks notched a 20% gain in market share of the US M&A advisory market during last-year’s record-breaking technology M&A spree, according to a new report by 451 Research.

UK Government one step Closer to Introducing new State PensionREAD MORE
Articles1st March 2016UK Government one step Closer to Introducing new State Pension

In response to the introduction of the new State Pension in April 2016, the government will continue to price protect the Guaranteed Minimum Pension of public sector workers.

Homebuyers save Hundreds of Millions from Stamp Duty ReformREAD MORE
Articles29th February 2016Homebuyers save Hundreds of Millions from Stamp Duty Reform

Over 780,000 homebuyers saved an estimated £657 million on Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) in the year since the tax was reformed, the Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne announced today.

PMI and OPDU Collaborate to Promote Good Governance in Pension SchemesREAD MORE
Articles26th February 2016PMI and OPDU Collaborate to Promote Good Governance in Pension Schemes

The Pensions Management Institute (PMI) and The Occupational Pensions Defence Union (OPDU) today announced an alliance to promote good governance in UK pension schemes.

Sturgeon – Tax Powers must be Used for a PurposeREAD MORE
Articles24th February 2016Sturgeon – Tax Powers must be Used for a Purpose

Addressing an audience at the David Hume Institute on Tuesday evening, Scotland’s First Minister argued that tax powers must be used for Scotland’s long-term social and economic benefit.

Finance Minister Mervyn Storey Announces Regional Rate FreezeREAD MORE
Articles23rd February 2016Finance Minister Mervyn Storey Announces Regional Rate Freeze

Finance Minister Mervyn Storey MLA today announced a continuation of the real terms regional rate freeze for 2016-17.

FCA Encourages Firms to do more to Support Ageing PopulationREAD MORE
Articles22nd February 2016FCA Encourages Firms to do more to Support Ageing Population

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) today published a discussion paper encouraging firms to do more to support the UK’s ageing population and ensure that consumers can access the financial products and services they need at every stage during their life.

Brexit Could See UK House Prices Drop By 5%READ MORE
Articles19th February 2016Brexit Could See UK House Prices Drop By 5%

With an EU referendum in the UK still looking probable despite Prime Minister David Cameron’s best efforts this week, leading online estate agent eMoov.co.uk, has predicted an EU exit could see UK house prices drop by 5%.

New CEO of PMI AnnouncedREAD MORE
Articles18th February 2016New CEO of PMI Announced

The Pensions Management Institute (PMI) announced the appointment of Gareth Tancred as its new Chief Executive Officer, to replace Vince Linnane who last year announced his intention to leave after 32 years’ service with the PMI.

Signs of a Balanced Housing Market in Northern IrelandREAD MORE
Articles17th February 2016Signs of a Balanced Housing Market in Northern Ireland

Finance Minister Mervyn Storey MLA welcomed an encouraging period in Northern Ireland’s housing market with steady price growth combined with continuing affordability.

Commercial Aviation DealsREAD MORE
Articles16th February 2016Commercial Aviation Deals

Investor confidence in the commercial aviation industry has rebounded in recent months, following a tumultuous period in which the industry suffered from high oil prices, the global financial crisis and increasing market competition. Bhanu Choudhrie, Executive Director of C&C Alpha Group of explores this in an exclusive article.

Revenue Scotland Receives 100,000th tax ReturnREAD MORE
Articles15th February 2016Revenue Scotland Receives 100,000th tax Return

Revenue Scotland has received its 100,000th tax return, ten months on from the creation of the first Scottish taxes in more than 300 years.

Your Essential Guide to Building a Profitable, Sustainable Business in Today’s MarketplaceREAD MORE
Articles12th February 2016Your Essential Guide to Building a Profitable, Sustainable Business in Today’s Marketplace

Do you know the single biggest expense in your business? (hint: It’s not what you think.) Most managers are not conscientiously aware that the single biggest expense to their business each year is rework. Rework is defined as anything, which is not done correctly the first time and must be redone or adjusted to get the work to acceptable levels.

Committee Support for new Property taxREAD MORE
Articles12th February 2016Committee Support for new Property tax

Legislation that would levy a supplement on the purchase of additional residential properties has been given the backing of MSPs on the Scottish Parliament’s Finance Committee today.

Bacs Supports FinTech Company PFS to Become the First Non-Bank Entity to Enable Current Account Payment SwitchingREAD MORE
Articles11th February 2016Bacs Supports FinTech Company PFS to Become the First Non-Bank Entity to Enable Current Account Payment Switching

Long-standing FinTech company, Prepaid Financial Services (PFS), a leading e-money issuer and provider of prepaid bank account solutions has today announced it is offering a Partial Account Switch Service that allows for the streamlined transfer of regular payment arrangements from an existing bank or building society account to a PFS-issued prepaid account. This service offering is a further example of the company's widening prepaid banking services.

UK Government Takes aim at Pension Freedom BarriersREAD MORE
Articles10th February 2016UK Government Takes aim at Pension Freedom Barriers

People looking to access their pension pot under the new pension freedoms will benefit from easier transfers and more information.

International Forum Gathers Powerhouses from the Global Islamic Finance IndustryREAD MORE
Articles9th February 2016International Forum Gathers Powerhouses from the Global Islamic Finance Industry

Islamic banking leaders and dignitaries from across Africa and the Middle East gathered today at the 2nd annual International Forum on Islamic Finance (IFIF 2016). Held under the patronage of the Government of the Republic of the Sudan, the Central Bank of Sudan and the Ministry of Finance & Economic Planning – and in strategic partnership with the Bank of Khartoum - IFIF 2016 hosted 200 dignitaries, central bank representatives, Ministers, C-level bankers, thought leaders and experts who gathered at the Al Salam Rotana Hotel in Khartoum to deliberate on strategies to enable Islamic finance gain prominence and spur economic growth across Africa.

UK Taxman Seizes more than £2 Billion from tax Avoidance Scheme UsersREAD MORE
Articles8th February 2016UK Taxman Seizes more than £2 Billion from tax Avoidance Scheme Users

Over £2 billion has been collected from users of tax avoidance schemes as a result of new government measures to collect disputed tax upfront.

Real Estate Fund Manager of the Month – USREAD MORE
Articles6th February 2016Real Estate Fund Manager of the Month – US

Ethika Investments is a renowned real estate investment firm that provides investors access to a unique platform by tactically investing in opportunistic real estate assets primarily in the United States. We spoke to Andres Szita, Chairman at Ethika Investments, to find out more about his firm and to talk us through their highly innovative fund strategy.

European Commission Adopts Position on Portugal’s 2016 Draft Budgetary PlanREAD MORE
Articles5th February 2016European Commission Adopts Position on Portugal’s 2016 Draft Budgetary Plan

The European Commission says that the Portuguese government's 2016 Draft Budgetary Plan is at risk of non-compliance with the provisions of the Stability and Growth Pact.

Three Quarters of High-net-worth Individuals plan to Invest more in 2016READ MORE
Articles4th February 2016Three Quarters of High-net-worth Individuals plan to Invest more in 2016

Three quarters of high-net-worth individuals plan to increase contributions to their investment portfolios in the first half of 2016, reveals a new global poll.

Infrastructure Fund Manager of the Year – 2015READ MORE
Articles3rd February 2016Infrastructure Fund Manager of the Year – 2015

Golding Capital Partners is one of Europe’s leading independent investment managers and advisors for investments in private equity, private debt and infrastructure. We spoke to Jeremy Golding, Founder and Managing Director of Golding Capital Partners, to find out more about the company and how they orchestrated the largest diversified infrastructure fund of funds ever raised in the German-speaking area.

Cyber Security Risks to Fund ManagersREAD MORE
Articles3rd February 2016Cyber Security Risks to Fund Managers

LookingGlass can assist by providing intelligence across the fund and its portfolio companies to provide proper guidance on risks and threats that may be impacting the business or future portfolio companies.

Forming Funds in 2016READ MORE
Articles3rd February 2016Forming Funds in 2016

PwC Cyprus is one of the main market players in the provision of professional services to Funds and Fund Managers. Through a team of experts, PwC stands ready to offer a complete spectrum of services for the funds market

Lebanon: An Economy of ResilienceREAD MORE
Articles3rd February 2016Lebanon: An Economy of Resilience

Jammal Trust Bank SAL (JTB) is a rapidly growing medium sized retail Bank in Lebanon that has been serving the local market and a niche market in Western Africa for over five decades.

Asset Manager of the Year – FranceREAD MORE
Articles3rd February 2016Asset Manager of the Year – France

Eiffel Investment Group is an independent group, owned by the team alongside former Louis Dreyfus group Chairman & CEO Jacques Veyrat (the company started end 2008 as an asset management division of the Louis Dreyfus group and spun-off mid-2011).

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