Analysis
Industry | analysis 5 May 15
UK private healthcare sector poised for wave of M&A
A common feature of any large, developed market is the hegemony of its largest participants. Grocery sales in the UK are dominated by the ‘big four’ supermarkets that, in the 12 weeks ending 4th January 2015, had a combined market share of over 74%. The publically owned ‘big oil’ super majors, big tobacco and telcos are similarly structured.
Investment | analysis 23 Apr 15
Best tools for the job: Platform analysis with Generali International
Technology is radically altering the competitive landscape across all industries.
Investment | analysis 20 Apr 15
Three quarters of UK mortgage enquiries from offshore buyers, says deVere
Three out of four home loan enquiries received by deVere Mortgages in the first quarter of 2015 were from overseas buyers, led by those in Russia, Asia, the Middle East, and the US.
Profiles & Comment | analysis 13 Apr 15
Is currency a zero sum game
Economic performance in the US – where money has tended to gravitate over the last year – is beginning to show rapid deterioration relative to consensus.
Profiles & Comment | analysis 7 Apr 15
Just how transparent will DFMs get
The news yesterday that Financial Express has launched a service allowing financial advisers to compare DFM model portfolios is another welcome move in the quest for greater transparency across the sector.