North America

Macro Views | 30 Mar 16

Janet Yellen’s Economic Club of New York speech provided a timely reminder that nobody can move markets like central bankers.

Companies | 24 Mar 16

Re-launched global brand Lombard International has reported a massive 66% increase in income from new business premiums in the US, compared to a more modest 13% rise from its European operations.

Equities | 18 Mar 16

The US is in a period of “growth pause” rather than lapsing into recession, with long-term equity opportunities in technology and healthcare companies, according to Franklin Templeton’s Grant Bowers.

North America | 11 Mar 16

Two Cayman Island investment and trust companies pleaded guilty in a New York federal court to helping American clients evade tax. The first conviction of its kind outside Switzerland.

North America | 8 Mar 16

Around 7% of financial advisers in the US have misconduct records, according to a report by a US-based research group called The National Bureau of Economic Research