Basel Committee at 50: From crisis to confidence By Udaibir Das and Wayne Byres The Basel Committee implementation programme has been integral to international financial architecture. Having celebrated its 50th…
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Global Public Investor 2024 Virtual report launch | Tuesday 4 June With inflation and interest rates appearing to have peaked, will central bank reserve managers move back to bonds or diversify…
Matt Britzman, equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “NatWest is best of the bunch. Lloyds and Barclays led the way this week and NatWest certainly hasn’t disappointed with first-quarter results very nearly…
Market Report: FTSE100 hits new highs, Anglo rejects BHP bid and big tech beats expectations
Sophie Lund-Yates, lead equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The FTSE 100 has reached yet another untouched summit, as investors remain in a positive mood. There has been a flurry of strong…
De Nederlandsche Bank’s Knot warns on central banks’ capital By David Marsh Central banks, especially in Europe, face an uncomfortable and potentially self-reinforcing accumulation of challenges over capital, profitability and…
Sophie Lund-Yates, lead equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The FTSE 100 has risen again after concerns it was about to lose some steam after a record week. Recent warnings from Bank…
Market report: FTSE 100 continues its record run, Tesla vehicle launch plan pleases investors
Sophie Lund-Yates, lead equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The UK market has demonstrated yet more stamina, with further gains achieved on what has already been a record-breaking week. A slight cooling…
Norton Rose Fulbright advises Citibank on $450m facility for Danaos Corporation to acquire eight newbuild vessels
Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has advised Citibank N.A. (Citibank), as coordinator, BNP Paribas, KfW and Alpha Bank on a $450m syndicated facility for Danaos Corporation (Danaos). The facility will assist…
Iceland shows off green credentials with debut deal By Burhan Khadbai Iceland was one of the first countries to pivot from oil towards renewable energy but, surprisingly, this small island nation…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: “London’s blue-chip index has had a surge of power as heightened geopolitical tensions have eased, and investors assessed the brighter prospects…
HIGHLIGHTS April 22 2024 Global Markets Government bonds were under pressure earlier today and oil prices retreated from Friday’s highs in the absence of a further escalation in geopolitical tensions in…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’The FTSE 100 has spring in its step at the start of the week, amid an easing of geopolitical tensions. The…
Engaging consumers in green investments finds ‘fast followers’ not ‘first movers’, and more
Engaging consumers in green investments finds ‘fast followers’ not ‘first movers’ By Emma McGarthy As financial markets and the wider economy take strides to transition, the development of objectives to…
HIGHLIGHTS April 19, 2024 Global Markets Tensions in the Middle East escalated further today as Israel launched retaliatory strikes against Iran, causing safe haven assets to spike and stocks to…
Euro area credit ratings under pressure from fiscal challenges By Alvise Lennkh-Yunus Careful economic adjustments by reform-minded governments will be crucial to ensure a steady decline in public debt in Europe. But…
Dashing Ahead – Leadership in Action | Join the 9th Capital Link Maritime Leaders Summit at Posidonia, in Athens, Greece – Monday, June 3, 2024
Agenda Register Sponsors Add to Outlook Dashing Ahead – Leadership in Action The 9th Capital Link Maritime Leaders Summit – Greece titled “Dashing Ahead – Leadership in Action” will take…
Data is currently being collected for both the 18th annual Maritime HR Association shore-based salary survey, and the 12th Seafarer Employers’ Association deck and engine wage cost survey. Over 150…
On a lovely scenery – clear skies, coupled though with strong winds, the HESGB’s members, friends and guests gathered at the All Bar One on Shad Thames, at the South…
Market report: UK market loses steam as global uncertainty rises, UK unemployment figures higher than forecast
Sophie Lund-Yates, lead equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The UK market has lost further steam, following rising tensions in the Middle East. The ongoing uncertainty has left its mark on stocks…
22nd MARE FORUM GREECE 2024 — April 18, Eugenides Foundation Athens If you are in shipping, trade and logistics and want to know what will happen next, come to Mare Forum.…
Market report: Unease amid Middle East crisis, US inflation concerns and Mitie lifts profit outlook
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’The week is starting on a fraught note, with unease still clouding sentiment. Investors are on alert for retaliatory action following…
EU-Bonds: powering Europe’s transformation Wednesday 1 May, Summit The EU-Bonds €150bn annual issuance programme has created a new opportunity for global investors. This event, organised by OMFIF and with the…
Bank capital: how much is enough? By James Haley The biggest issue in US banking right now is the higher bank capital requirements proposed by the US regulatory authorities. These…
FTSE 100 closes at near record high boosted by higher commodity prices and hopes for UK economy.
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown “The FTSE has been lifted higher by the fresh breeze in the sails of the UK economy. It’s still on a…