Finance

In 2010, Metro Bank became the first bank in over 100 years to be granted a new UK licence

New challenger banks come in to shake up the industry

A wave of new banks has sprung up in recent years, challenging the established order and shaking up the industry. Established players will have to respond or risk serious disruption

Smart (or enhanced) beta has become a more popular type of investment strategy recently in the asset management industry

Investment strategies: how to look beyond alpha and beta

Traditional investment strategies too often involve a choice between low returns or high risk. Now, however, a third way is coming to the fore

The FTSE 100 wasn’t the only index that reported a fall in price; with the both the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones seeing a two percent slide

FTSE 100 slides to 2015 low

The FTSE 100 share price has fallen to a year low amid concerns over China’s fluctuating stock market and recently devalued currency

Yanis Varoufakis, former Greek Minister of Finance. The man has become one of the most fascinating political figures of recent times, despite only holding his position for a few months

Yanis Varoufakis: how Greece’s former finance minister made his mark

Yanis Varoufakis was Greece’s Minister of Finance for only a few months. Within this short time, however, he managed to become one of the most controversial figures in European politics

ECB is cautiously optimistic about the eurozone economy

Recently released ECB meeting minutes note a number of positive indicators in the euro economic area

Retirement on the breadline

State benefit cuts are affecting 80-90 percent of Europeans, says Michael Rentmeister

Was Yanis Varoufakis a game theorist?

Behavioural economist Richard Thaler behavioural economics explains why the troika negotiations and succeeding referendum failed

Gender pay gap: “show me the money”, says Cameron

The Conservative’s latest effort to boost working conditions for femkind will see large firms being more transparent about remuneration between genders. Will such a step be enough?

Business owners must take a far more holistic view of their operations when it comes to logistics and supply chain management

Flo Group on a new landscape for logistics

Logistics and supply chain management are no longer just single-department concerns. An optimised approach can generate significant savings across the board

Barclays fires CEO after board fall-out

In a drastic effort to improve the bank’s stuttering performance, Barclays axes CEO Antony Jenkins and appoints new chairman John McFarlane in the interim

The Wave, Muscat developments boast modern architecture with traditional elements and have become very attractive to investors

The Wave, Muscat: one of the most sought-after destinations in the Gulf

Gulf states are aware of the need to diversify to reduce reliance on oil. In Oman, the focus is squarely on tourism and foreign investment

As economic conditions threaten the reliability of state pensions, people are more likely to turn to private pensions. Using a good consultant is key to getting the most out of such schemes

Clear, analytical consulting: OVB helps clients navigate private pensions

With state pensions increasingly at risk due to continent-wide austerity, the need for private schemes is greater than ever. With this comes the need for sound, honest financial consultancy

Optimism about the euro's parity with the dollar has dropped in recent years, with Goldman Sachs repeatedly reviewing its forecast

Can the euro catch up with the dollar?

As the euro continues to weaken, analysts have been forced to revise their forecasts for when parity with the dollar is finally reached. Aaran Fronda investigates what is causing the two currencies to converge

All pain but no gain: ‘Greece’s taxation concessions don’t add up’

Economist agrees Greece is waiting for a unicorn-sized solution and should consider leaving now

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank: a force to be reckoned with

The launch of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank will further secure China’s position as a global economic powerhouse

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