OPEC deal: Producers agree to oil production cut, first since 2008
December 1, 2016--Under OPEC deal, Saudis to cut output by 0.5 million bpd
Iraq to reduce production, Iran will raise slightly
Qatar says Russia also joins cuts with 0.3 mln bpd
Brent oil jumps 9 per cent to more than $50/barrel
Indonesia suspends OPEC-membership after recently rejoining Members of the Organisation of Petroleum
Source: AMEInfo.com
Fundinfo launches Digital Advisor, intelligent fund selector
December 1, 2016--Fundinfo says its new cloud-based fund selection system, Digital Advisor, considers "investor's emotional preferences" in addition to analysing active and passive funds.
In an exclusive interview with Banking Technology, Matthias Weber, CIO of ifund services (fundinfo's partner business), says the idea of "a versatile online tool that finds the most suitable funds based on qualitative analysis combined with personal conviction instantly" was conceived in 2014.
Source: bankingtech.com
"Globalization: Insiders, Outsiders" F&D magazine December 2016
November 30, 2016--The "Globalization: Insiders, Outsiders"-F&D magazine December 2016 is now available.
Source: IMF
Has the blockchain hype finally peaked?
November 29, 2016--Sober reality bites on automating networks of trust on which modern finance rests
Is the hype around a blockchain for financial markets finally over? The verdict from some of the market's most active participants at a conference in London this week was definitive.
Source: FT.com
OPEC makes last-ditch bid to save oil deal as tensions grow
Analysts predict sharp drop in oil prices if no deal OPEC was trying on Monday to rescue a deal to limit oil output as tensions grew among...
Source: AMEInfo.com
Are asset managers too profitable?
Source: FT.com
Gold bugs face steamroller from fund outflows
Source: FT.com
5 trends that will shape business for the next 5 years
The world sits on the brink of a complete transformation. Those who haven't started experiencing it yet are already feeling that it is very close.
Source: AMEInfo.com
Green investors get ready for a change in the investment climate
Source: Financial News
Modest Growth in Europe and Central Asia Amidst Growing Polarization, Says World Bank Report
Low oil and other commodity prices in the eastern half of the region, a decline in investment rates in the European Union, and ongoing structural challenges in all countries are hampering growth in the region and contributing to an increase in populism and polarization, says the latest World Bank ECA Economic Update. view the Polarization and Populism: Europe and Central Asia Economic Update
Source: World Bank
November 28, 2016--Saudis say market can rebalance without oil deal
Algerian, Venezuelan ministers fly to Moscow for talks
Mood subdued as OPEC experts gather in Vienna
November 27, 2016--Fund companies may face pressure to reduce fees and be more transparent on charges.
November 25, 2016--Precious metal has fallen below $1,200 a troy ounce for the first time since February.
November 25, 2016--Trends include Populism which will continue to expand
Latin America is on the rise
Consumer behaviour will continue to shift and change
November 23, 2016--The election of Donald Trump poses a challenge to ESG investment-but many managers still feel the trend will be in their favour.
November 22, 2016--There will be a modest increase in GDP growth in 2016 for countries in the Europe and Central Asia (ECA) region.
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