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Blockchain technology 'could transform pensions administration': KPMG
May 12, 2017--A universal and decentralised 'blockchain' database would be a more reliable and easier alternative to current administration systems, according to KPMG.
In a white paper, the consultant said that the technology behind the digital currency Bitcoin could help create a "true financial passport".
Source: IP&E
Here's who wins with the new US-China trade deals
May 12, 2017--The trade deals struck between the U.S. and China could benefit many important companies and industries.
Many said they are disappointed that the 100-day plan missed larger issues such as overcapacity, forced technology transfer and equal treatment of U.S. companies.view more
Source: CNBC.com
Growth Accelerates in Europe and Central Asia as World Bank Calls for More Trade Benefitting More People
May 11, 2017--Economic growth in Europe and Central Asia (ECA) will accelerate slightly in 2017, following the stabilization of oil prices, benefitting the eastern half of the region, and a continued recovery in the western half of the region.
According to the latest ECA Economic Update, Trade in Transition, launched today in Tbilisi, Georgia, regional growth is forecast at 1.9 percent for 2017, up 0.3 percentage points from an earlier forecast in October, and will remain a stable 1.8 percent in 2018.
view the World Bank report-Europe and Central Asia Economic Update Trade in Transition
Source: World Bank
OECD-New technology still under-used by businesses
May 10, 2017-- Businesses need to step up the adoption of cutting-edge technologies, materials and processes if countries are to reap their full potential in terms of productivity gains, according to a new OECD report.
Development and implementation are taking place mostly in large firms, and even then new technologies are underemployed and could be contributing much more than is currently the case, it says.
Source: OECD
ETF industry vaults past $4tn in assets mark
May 10, 2017--The global exchange-traded fund industry smashed past the $4tn in assets mark last month, as the gingerly improving performance of active asset managers this year does little to dent investor appetite for cheaper, passive alternatives.
Source: FT.com
Vix's fall to multiyear lows reflects becalmed US stocks
May 9, 2017--The 'fear gauge' this week closed at its lowest since December 1993.
Source: FT.com
ICE turns to atomic clock for time-stamping trades
May 8, 2017--Shift reflects incoming new rule under Mifid to keep pace with high-frequency trading.
Source: FT.com
Six Things to Know About the Economic Outlook for the Caucasus and Central Asia
May 4, 2017--Growth in the Caucasus and Central Asia is expected to pick up this year to 3.1 percent from 2.4 percent in 2016 as the external environment improves-firmer growth in Russia, an upgraded outlook for China, and a partial recovery in commodity prices, says the IMF's latest regional forecast.
But, to bring growth back to the levels of the previous decade, the region will need to embark on fundamental reforms to build economic resilience and reduce dependence on commodity exports and remittances.
Source: IMF
World Gold Council-Gold Demand Trends Q1 2017
Inflows into ETFs of 109.1t, although solid, were nonetheless a fraction of last year's near-record inflows. Slower central bank demand also contributed to the weakness. Bar and coin investment, however, was healthy at 289.8t (+9% y-o-y), while demand firmed slightly in both the jewellery and technology sectors
Source: World Gold Council
The fund managers winning from the rise of the robots
Source: fnlondon.com
May 4, 2017--Q1 gold demand: down 18% from last year's exceptional high.
Global gold demand in Q1 2017 was 1,034.5t. The 18% year-on-year decline suffers from the comparison with Q1 2016, which was the strongest ever first quarter.
May 3, 2017-Assets in robotics-focused funds have leaped-but some analysts say the fever could be just a fad.
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