One of the curious out workings of the global financial crisis and the share market and asset volatility that followed it was that it exposed lazy financial services professionals.
Unsurprisingly the group that were most affected by this were the rich – partly because they have the most …
The old saying that you have to spend money to make money is clearly evident in the UK right now with the annual Cash ISA season in full swing.
The astounding amount of money being shovelled out to advertising agencies and media promoting Cash ISA products indicates banks …
Whether they are willing to admit it or not, the media represent a vital mouthpiece for industry associations when trying to relay important messages to the broader community.
But most discerning journalists are not happy to simply regurgitate a press release, rather they seek unique and interesting comment …
Investor sentiment has unexpectedly declined in the first quarter of 2010, defying the logic of a rising market and strong signs of an economic recovery.
The IFSA/CoreData Investor Sentiment Index for Q1 2010 reveals that while sentiment remains in positive territory, it has slipped back to levels recorded …
With life expectancy in the developed world rising sharply and state pensions withering on the vine, it may seem a strange question to ask, but are pensions still needed?
The question was prompted by a startling statistic at a recent UK pensions conference attended by CoreData Research UK.…
Britain often takes the high ground when it comes to international morality, yet is itself increasingly beset by political and financial scandals and accounts of gross self interest and greed.
By Tuesday this week, three former Labour ministers were suspended and the Financial Services Authority had arrested six …
