A timely reminder that quality matters, and diversification is key in emerging market debt; and for sovereigns that means the quality of their governance structures as well as their economic performance. The extreme volatility experienced in Brazil in recent weeks is a timely reminder of the significant idiosyncratic risks present… Read More »
Although the situation in the bond market has become clearer, with the reduced political risk in Europe and the US Federal Reserve’s relative openness about its intentions, investors should not ignore interest-rate risk, because bond yields are still extremely low, particularly in Europe. In the circumstances, active management is vital… Read More »
eToro, the global trading and investing social network, is today announcing the launch of its Crypto CopyFund, which offers investors exposure to six of the most popular cryptocurrencies currently available. This comes as eToro sees demand for cryptocurrency trading grow four-fold in just 12 months, as the global market cap… Read More »
After 12 months in the departure lounge, Brexit negotiations have started. The Brexit process was always going to be complicated, but the hung parliament, the need to maintain an amorphous government with the DUP, and possibility of cross-party negotiations form an extra ‘speed bump’ on a journey that could take… Read More »
Mapfre RE selects 15 young talents worldwide MAPFRE RE is giving 15 young people the opportunity to develop their professional careers and become part of its international team, through the MAPFRE RE Global Trainee Program 2017. As part of our constant search to attract the best talent, we are looking… Read More »
UBS Wealth Management announces Advisory Board as part of five-year plan to better serve women Business leaders and philanthropists join program to help increase the financial confidence of one million women Business leaders, entrepreneurs and philanthropists have joined an Advisory Board for UBS Wealth Management as part of its five-year… Read More »
Lion II Re: new catastrophe bond issued by Generali Assicurazioni Generali S.p.A has entered into a reinsurance agreement with Lion II Re DAC, an Irish special purpose company, providing per occurrence cover in respect of the Generali Group losses from Italian earthquakes, European windstorms and floods over a four year… Read More »
In the past two years, with the launch of “Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect” and “Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect”, Hong Kong has become the hub to connect the mainland market and the global market. With the launch of Bond Connect, the scheme attracts southbound capital from the mainland on one hand… Read More »
The strong employment report went a long way toward dispelling prior disappointment, and we think it should keep the Fed’s policy normalization path on track. Labor Market Continues to Display Strength, Fed Policy Evolves, Yet Eyes Must Remain on Other Central BanksLast month we argued that while headline payrolls figures… Read More »
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Firms operating within other sectors are also at risk under a US-led deglobalisation scenario. For example, if Mexico chose to retaliate against unlawful tariff measures by rejecting the validity of US patents, the pharmaceutical industry’s profits would be put at risk. This would reduce the incentive for US multinational firms… Read More »
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