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Opinion

From Queen covers to the Queen's bank

Spandex-clad, mullet-haired cult band The Darkness has made it – and we're not talking about the million album sales, or sell-out worldwide tours. Rather, the members of Lowestoft's flamboyant quartet, born out of a Queen-inspired karaoke night in a Norfolk pub, have just become customers of prestigious private bank Coutts.

Helen Avery, January 01, 2004

WEALTH

Private Banks seek the right model for Asia

Asia's high-net-worth individuals are getting richer quicker than those anywhere else. Wealth management has never been so competitive in the region but is a potential goldmine for the smartest bankers. Chris Leahy reports.

Chris Leahy, January 01, 2004

Opinion

Barclays' big read

We're familiar with the concept of broadsheet newspapers producing tabloid editions, but credit research reports masquerading as novels? In an effort to sex up credit analysis, Barclays Capital's European 2004 outlook is a 628-page book with a lurid cover design more reminiscent of Douglas Coupland or Stephen King than Gary Jenkins, who heads global credit research at the bank.

Kathryn Tully, January 01, 2004

CAPITAL MARKETS

Carlyle plans for life after Rubenstein

In 17 years the Carlyle Group has become one of the world's biggest private-equity firms, with an impressive track record. Managing director David Rubenstein talks about its deals, its image, succession plans and going public. Joanna Hickey reports.

Joanna Hickey, January 01, 2004

BANKING

Foreign banks - to buy or not to buy?

So far, the three western banks active in Kazakhstan have been a success. In order of appearance, ABN Amro, Citigroup and HSBC have turned tidy profits from lending at low rates to top state and corporate institutions. They now hold about 6.5% of the country's banking assets. Is it time to expand into retail?

January 01, 2004

BANKING

Bridging private and investment banking

The very richest clients of private banks are natural candidates for the services of investment banks. Hence the big banks' efforts to foster links across their own activities. Welcome to the world of the double-sided business card. Mark Brown reports.

Mark Brown, January 01, 2004

David Law

Founding partner, Woodstone Capital Partners

Chris Leahy, January 01, 2004

CAPITAL MARKETS

Ukraine sails back into favour

Strong growth, a successful sovereign bond deal and undervalued assets are turning Ukraine into the hottest new investment opportunity. Nick Parsons reports.

Nick Parsons, January 01, 2004

Benchmarking

Private banking 2004: The reinvention of private banking

In the bull market it seemed that investment performance would determine the winners and losers in the fast-growing and newly transparent private wealth management industry. But what the wealthy most need is independent advice and a sense of who is good at what. Euromoney surveys the best providers. Peter Lee reports.

Peter Lee, January 01, 2004

Opinion

Yuppies network with Radiohead

As the lead singer of Radiohead, Thom Yorke is one of the world's biggest rock stars and he's known for having quite a temper.

Julian Marshall, January 01, 2004

US CFOs give thumbs-up to 2004

CFOs in the US have recorded the highest level of economic optimism ever registered in the ‘CFO Outlook Survey’ conducted by Financial Executives International (FEI) and the Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business.

December 22, 2003

Ethical standards must be addressed, say Europe's accountants

Ethical standards in the market place are being addressed by the European Federation of Accountants (FEE) as the organisation stresses the importance of a principles-based approach for participants in the financial reporting chain. According to the FEE the chain includes company directors, investment bankers, investment analysts and business journalists.

December 19, 2003

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