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Bigger the better? Clients of large firms may not benefit from economies of scale

by Danielle Levy on May 21, 2013 at 07:39

Larger firms stress the need for a solid platform, buying power and a strong compliance team against a challenging backdrop for both growth and regulation. However, a recent study found scale may not be working to their advantage.

The Expert View: Thomas Cook, FirstGroup and Capita

by Harry Brooks on May 21, 2013 at 05:01

A roundup of some of the best analyst commentary on shares, also including Burberry and Lamprell.

Can BT score against BSkyB in new sports TV push?

on May 20, 2013 at 13:20

After much speculation and more than £1 billion of investment, BT has entered sports TV with a bang, promising free Premier League football coverage to its broadband customers.

FTSE extends highs as Easyjet soars

by Gavin Lumsden on May 20, 2013 at 10:17

Budget airline Easyjet leads the FTSE 100 to new five-and-a-half year highs after good results from rival Ryanair.

Martin Gilbert steps down as FirstGroup chair amid shareholder unrest

by Dylan Lobo on May 20, 2013 at 08:16

Martin Gilbert is to step down as chairman of transport firm at 17 years in the role as it launches a £615 million rights issue to help clear its mounting debt.

Polar Capital launches financials trust for ex-New Star man

by Dylan Lobo on May 20, 2013 at 07:54

Polar Capital is launching a trust designed to take advantage of the improved conditions in the financials sector for former New Star manager Nick Brind.

The Expert View: Babcock, Petrofac and Pearson

by Chris Marshall on May 20, 2013 at 05:01

A roundup of some of the best analyst commentary on shares, also including Invensys and Centaur Media. 

Gold heads for 7th down day while FTSE stalls

by Chris Marshall on May 17, 2013 at 09:57

Lloyds Banking Group passes government 'breakeven' mark. Ocado soars after Morrisons deal.

Saunderson House marks RDR by bagging 43 clients

by Dylan Lobo on May 17, 2013 at 08:01

Saunderson House took the introduction of the retail distribution review in its stride in the first quarter, adding 43 clients.

Rathbones replaces Close on multi-million pound Scottish Life mandate

by Elsa Buchanan on May 17, 2013 at 08:01

Rathbones has replaced Close as the manager of a multi-million pound global equity mandate, run on behalf of Scottish Life.

Hayward gets his life back! Glencore Xstrata parachutes in ex-BP boss

by Dylan Lobo on May 16, 2013 at 14:27

The commodities giant has appointed former BP chief Tony Hayward as interim chairman after Sir John Bond was voted off the board at the firm's annual meeting

3i's turnaround: Don't pop the champagne just yet

by Sarah Miloudi on May 16, 2013 at 13:44

The £3 billion fund's net asset value is up and costs are down, but 3i Group could have done better, analysts have said.

RBS to cut 1,400 jobs

by Dylan Lobo on May 16, 2013 at 13:41

Royal Bank of Scotland has confirmed plans to cut 1,400 jobs from its back office.

Tim Bond: the financial shock that will hurt China

by James Phillipps on May 16, 2013 at 13:37

Speaking at the Private Client Manager Retreat in Hampshire, Odey's macro expert Tim Bond warned on the Tiger's increasing number of special purpose vehicles that 'aren't working'. 

Thomas Miller Investment bolsters board

by Dylan Lobo on May 16, 2013 at 11:43

Aberforth Smaller Companies trust director Paul Trickett has joined the wealth firm's board.

Impax swings into profit as investors get more environmentally-friendly

by James Poulter on May 16, 2013 at 11:23

Improving economic data and strong fundamentals in resource efficency and environmental markets helped the firm deliver a £1.5 million profit in the last six months.  

Nigel Thomas identifies disruptive energy as key global opportunity

by David Campbell on May 16, 2013 at 09:31

Citywire AAA-rated Nigel Thomas is backing a series of internationally disruptive changes in energy supply and extraction as a key step change to the global economy.

Aviva, Vedanta sustain fragile 11th day FTSE rally

by Chris Marshall on May 16, 2013 at 08:53

Sentiment lifted as Japan manages better-than-expected economic growth in first quarter of 2013.

The Expert View: National Grid, AstraZeneca and GSK

by Chris Marshall on May 16, 2013 at 05:01

A roundup of some of the best analyst commentary on shares, also including ITV and BG Group.

FTSE struggles to extend nine-day winning streak

by Chris Marshall on May 15, 2013 at 08:57

A string of shares trading ex-dividend, plus weak German and French growth readings, prevent share price gains across Europe.

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