HBOS plans £400m sale of investments

August 3rd, 2008

HBOS is to offload a £400m portfolio of investments in private companies as it seeks to shrink its balance sheet

Oil price fall might signal a deeper malaise for corporates

August 3rd, 2008

Last month brought a spectacular instance of what is known in the jargon as a crowded exit when the crude oil price cracked, writes Tony Jackson

US banks strapped for cash may sell fund arm

August 3rd, 2008

US regional banks hit with mounting loan losses may sell their asset management businesses for much needed cash. Potential buyers include larger asset managers

China factor adds to territory’s charm

August 3rd, 2008

Hong Kong acts as a gateway for funds going into and out of China, but is increasingly important in its own right

Global industry aims to mine Asia’s rich seam

August 3rd, 2008

With Asia’s growing force economically, the continent’s role in propping up the ailing global fund management industry should perhaps come as littlesurprise

China: great expectations despite the cultural hurdles

August 3rd, 2008

Opportunities are great for those western managers not looking for instant success.

Don’t be fooled by a big bonus

August 3rd, 2008

Savers can lose out heavily if they fail to switch from an account when their bonus runs out

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A year on, Hips are just ‘a waste of time’

August 2nd, 2008

The majority of house buyers think Home Information Packs are a waste of time, a survey has revealed

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Growing inflation pressures point to more pain

August 2nd, 2008

Economists yesterday forecast months of intensifying pain in the economy as a survey showed manufacturers were pessimistic about orders but intent on raising prices…

Chrysler seals $27bn finance agreement

August 2nd, 2008

The carmaker’s financing arm renegotiated nearly all of a critical line of capital, enabling it to continue offering discounts and other perks to finance vehicle purchases