Analysis

Fixed Income | analysis 21 Mar 16

Money has poured into high yield bond funds at a rare pace over the past month but is this a sound move based on merit, or a case of return-starved investors clutching at straws?

Tax & Regulation | analysis 16 Mar 16

Whether you support or oppose chancellor of the exchequer George Osborne and his party, it is hard to argue he is not a shrewd operator and a safe pair of hands for the British economy.

Macro Views | analysis 14 Mar 16

For the rest of 2016, being less pessimistic could be what consumers need economies and companies to feel to encourage them to come to their rescue.

Africa | analysis 11 Mar 16

The four-way split of Old Mutual may be big news globally, though for many observers – and potential acquirers – the more remarkable story is its growing Wealth business.

Europe | analysis 10 Mar 16

The ECB’s latest salvo in the fight against the prospect of deflation was initially met positively by markets. But, a lack of a clear message that the Bank will cut rates further from here sent markets falling again almost as quickly.