Macro Views
Macro Views | 20 May 16
Fintech challenge good for banks, says Moody’s
The rise of fintech firms has highlighted a digital shift in financial services, but banks will retain a place at the centre of the industry and continue to work, both alongside and in competition, with their new challengers, according to Moody’s Investors Service.
Macro Views | 18 May 16
Outlook brightens but rocky road ahead, says RLAM’s Greetham
Global growth is turning up and the economic outlook for the second half of the year is positive but the months ahead are full of potential pitfalls, said Trevor Greetham, head of multi asset for Royal London Asset Management (RLAM).
Macro Views | 12 May 16
Bank of England warns about Brexit stagflation risks
A vote to leave the European Union would most likely result in a material slowing of growth and a notable rise in inflation, the Bank of England said on Thursday.
Chinese mainland investors warm to offshore products
Downward pressure on the renminbi and A-share volatility are prompting China’s investors to diversify their assets, said David Leung, head of wealth management at Standard Chartered Bank in China.
Macro Views | 11 May 16
Cash flow key to current holdings – Axa’s Thomas
Cash flow remains the focus for Nigel Thomas, as worries over growth and the lack of policy tools persist.