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Fitch's Japan downgrade is 'not a game changer'
The downgrade of Japan’s sovereign credit rating by Fitch is a ‘surprise’ although it is ‘not a game changer,’ according to Capital Economics.
FSA bans ‘dishonest’ and ‘cavalier’ broker
The watchdog has banned the self-appointed insurance broking director Derek Wright from undertaking regulated work in the financial industry.
Cazenove to enhance reporting across multi-manager range
The asset management firm plans to unveil enhanced reporting across its multi-manager range to provide advisers with the same high level of service offered in its discretionary unit.
Eurobond hopes drive FTSE forwards
Bargain hunters continue to snap up stocks after weeks of losses as a cautious optimism takes hold ahead of a eurozone summit tomorrow.
Omam's Stewart Cowley on the domino effect of a Greek exit
Greece set for hyper inflated Drachma
M&S revenue alert after first profit fall in three years
In another clear sign of how tough things are on the High Street Marks & Spencer has posted its first profit fall in three years and downgraded its revenue forecast for the next three years.
Investment trust Insider: could euro-pocalypse catalyse trust value?
European funds are out of favour and have been for some time so you might think European small cap funds would have been among the worst performers of the past year.
Edinburgh Worldwide's Urquhart: income needs distorting discounts
Citywire A-rated mark Urquhart says the tight discount on income-focused trusts reflects the distortions in the market created by the need for yield.
Brevan Howard: the China picture is darkening
Recent data from China has been poor and hedge fund Brevan Howard fears the Tiger may be losing its battle of balancing continued growth with controlled inflation.
Why is Barclays selling its $6.1bn BlackRock stake?
Has the combination of regulatory pressure and the European debt crisis forced Barclays to sell its 19.6% stake in the asset management firm?
Ex-Barclays Wealth MD Dugan to lead Coutts' Asia push
Coutts has appointed Gary Dugan, a former managing director at Barclays Wealth, as chief investment officer for Asian and the Middle East.
Man Group acquires FRM Holdings for $82m
(Update) Man Group has agreed to acquire the entire issued share capital of FRM Holdings in a deal that sees it become the largest non-US based independent fund of hedge funds provider.
Bill Gates exploits window to snap up BBA Aviation shares
Bill Gates has bought heavily into flight services company BBA Aviation following a volatile year for the company, as its shares came under pressure due to a rights issue and muted global growth.
Angelos Damaskos' take on the gold bear market
The precious metal has plunged into bear territory because of market volatility, rather than on the back of truly weak sentiment, Junior Gold manager Angelos Damaskos believes.
Facebook status update: opening price hits $43
The social network's shares commence trade on Wall Street this afternoon at $38 a piece, giving the social networking site a valuation a massive $104 billion. Stay tuned to track the firm's progress on this momentous day.
FSA gives thumbs up to landmark residential property fund
Hearthstone Investments has received approval from the Financial Services Authority to launch the UK’s first regulated residential property fund.
Volcker rule could divide US and Europe fund industry
The Volcker rule could prohibit major US banks doing any derivative trades with European Ucits funds, if the regulator's proposals remain in their current form, a top lawyer has warned.
FTSE extends losses as euro woes mount
Britain’s FTSE 100 slides as Moody’s downgrades 16 Spanish banks overnight and the country’s borrowing costs remain above 6%.
Fitch downgrades Greece and warns of $566bn bank shortfall
Fitch has cut its rating on Greece, while warning 29 of the world's biggest banks they will need to raise $566 billion to satisfy new Basel III capital rules.
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Omam's Stewart Cowley on the domino effect of a Greek exit
Greece set for hyper inflated Drachma
