Outgoing chairmen of the IoD and the British Business Bank, and PwC’s former senior partner, are recognised for public service
Month: December 2016
Blockchain Promises Cost Cuts, But What About Revenue?
So much of the blockchain hype has dwelt on the efficiency it could bring to the financial system, but finding ways it could make money would excite more bankers about the nascent technology.
Cashless society inflates bank statements
Growth of contactless transactions means greater volumes of low-value purchases
Newly created TP ICAP looks to lead voice broking
Tullett Prebon completes £1.2bn deal for part of rival ICAP’s business
UK banks in credit card and loan ‘frenzy’
Lenders offer record low rates and cash incentives to lure borrowers
RBS urged to create shareholder committee
Shareholders want greater influence over UK state-backed bank
Liquidity drought may be easing in Europe’s corporate bond market
Recovery in dealer quote depth suggests central banks’ bond-purchases have helped to boost liquidity
The hedge fund managers to watch next year
For many hedge fund managers, 2016 was a year to forget; here are some that are worth keeping an eye on in 2017
Icap completes sale of voice-broking arm to Tullett Prebon
Deal marks a new beginning for both companies little over a year after they agreed the £1.1bn deal
End of an era: Nymex trading pits shut down
Decision by parent CME is latest step in inexorable shift toward electronic trading