S&P
Commodities | 19 Feb 16
Moody’s cuts Saudi growth outlook amid ratings slide
The impact of lower oil prices has caused ratings agency Moody’s to revise down its economic outlook for Saudi Arabia, in a week which saw rival agency Standard and Poor’s announce a two-notch downgrade of the country’s sovereign ratings.
United Kingdom | 17 Feb 16
Blame for Jersey and Guernsey downgrades pinned on Brexit
Jersey and Guernsey have both blamed a possible ‘Brexit’ for Standard & Poor’s recent ratings downgrade despite S&P pointing to the G10’s rising focus on low-tax regimes and the impact that may have on their financial services sectors as the driving force behind its decision.
Staying top quartile – it’s nearly impossible for US equity managers
US equity funds have a hard time in beating their peers on a sustained basis. Only 4.28% of 678 US equity funds analysed by S&P managed to consistently finish in the top-quartile during three consecutive one-year periods from September 2012 to September 2015. So no wonder investors prefer the passive option.
Middle East | 6 Nov 15
Oil price fall sees S&P cut ratings on main Saudi banks
The sharp fall in oil prices and the impact it will have on Saudi Arabia’s government finances led ratings agency Standard and Poor’s to cut its credit rankings for eight of the country’s major banks on Friday.
Investment | 10 Aug 15
ETFs surge in Europe to record high
ETFs and ETPs listed in Europe are gathering net new assets 13% faster than in previous years, according to research consultancy ETFGI.