COVID-19

The Governing Council of the European Central Bank (ECB) has decided to gradually phase out the package of pandemic collateral easing measures in place since April 2020.

The Freedom Convoy and Trudeau’s Hypocrisy

February 17, 2022

Welcome to Canada: where Chinese Communist Party officials can pay for access to the prime minister, but it is illegal to donate to peaceful protest movements.

South Korea: The solution to this year’s emerging market problems?

January 12, 2022

Given all the problems emerging market traders are facing this year, it would hardly be surprising if many saw "the South Korea cheat" as the solution.

Capital Markets Investment Banking

The 7 Potentially Disastrous Investments of 2021

December 23, 2021

As Christmas and the New Year approaches, pour yourself a glass of Bailey’s (or perhaps something more expensive if you’re one of this year’s crypto winners) and look back at some of the winners and losers of 2021.

Capital Markets Investment Banking

How are investment banks reacting to inflation?

December 17, 2021

How are investment banks reacting to inflation?

Press Release

The General Board of the European Systemic Risk Board held its 44th regular meeting on 2 December 2021

December 9, 2021

At its meeting on 2 December 2021, the General Board of the European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB) assessed the key systemic risks in the European Union (EU), as well as public policy priorities to address them. The General Board noted that the risk of an abrupt broad-based asset price correction had increased further owing to continued exuberance in credit, asset and housing markets.

Press Release

August GDP rises but the economy can’t rely on happy campers to provide a feel good factor

October 13, 2021

It certainly won’t be an easy ride for Bank of England policy makers when they meet next to decide when to raise interest rates. Moving too sharply could see the economy go into reverse, but the Bank won’t want to risk losing credibility if prices keep accelerating.

Events

Citi’s Jane Fraser addresses Sibos with message of change

October 13, 2021

As part of Sibos’ “View from the Top” series, being run throughout this year’s Sibos and consisting of addresses from multiple CEOs of global banks, Citi’s Jane Fraser spoke yesterday afternoon to offer a message of change.

Banking Events

HSBC’s Noel Quinn opens Sibos 2021 with strong focus on Sustainability

October 11, 2021

“We’ve been around for 156 years bridging east and west. We still believe there’s a need to bridge east and west, from a corporate point of view and a trading point of view.”

Banking

Why higher interest rates could help lenders earn more profits

September 17, 2021

“Banks are attractive,” Jason argues, “because they are one of the few business models around that – within reason of course – prefer higher interest rates.”

Gold

How is the price of gold reacting to increased inflation?

August 19, 2021

Usually, we would expect increased inflation to drive up the price of gold. Gold is, after all, traditionally considered to be a hedge against inflation.

Capital Markets

The importance of automation, with ION Markets

August 17, 2021

This mission is to automate mission critical processes, controlling workflow that can affect the entire deal. So, we offer a comprehensive solution that covers multiple asset classes.

Press Release

IOSCO publishes results of examination of ETF behavior during COVID-19 induced market stresses

August 12, 2021

The COVID-19 volatility was a significant stress test for ETF structures and operations. Empirical evidence and stakeholder feedback tend to suggest that the ETF structure was relatively resilient throughout.

News

What is the interest rate in the UK?

June 24, 2021

‘Financial market measures of inflation expectations suggest that the near-term strength in inflation is expected to be transitory.’ Much as many economists and the Fed in the U.S. have suggested.

Press Release

ECB review sees elevated financial stability risks due to uneven impact of pandemic

May 19, 2021

Market sentiment towards banks has substantially improved, as reflected by a marked rise in bank stock prices since the trough last October. However, bank profitability remains weak, while prospects for lending demand are uncertain.

Press Release

Time to spend? Kingswood Expert Opinion

April 12, 2021

The IMF has just released its latest world economic outlook which was relatively optimistic. Its forecast for global growth has been raised to 6.6% and 4.4% for this year and next, with the US accounting for the lion’s share of the upward revision on the back of the large fiscal stimulus.

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