Investments

Is this the next Lehman?

The Financial Times has drawn an intriguing, if disturbing parallel between the collapse of Bear Sterns and Lehman and the news that Franco-Belgian bank Dexia is again receiving state support.

By Staff |October 4, 2011

1 min read

Much pain, little gain for Q3

Following last week’s substantial market selloff, investors were on the hunt for some good news heading into the final week of what has been a remarkably miserable quarter. Lacking any significant catalyst, investment markets continue to take their cues from the ebb and flow of the macro headlines and the flurry of economic data releases.

By David Andrews |October 3, 2011

5 min read

Investors hungry for deals

Despite economic turbulence and market turmoil, 41% of leading international companies expect to make an acquisition in the next 12 months, according to Ernst & Young's latest Capital confidence barometer, based on a survey of more than 1,000 senior executives around the world.

By Staff |October 3, 2011

2 min read

Investing in art

Your client's finally bought his dream home. Next stop: the art market.

By Vikram Barhat |October 1, 2011

2 min read