Think about currency now
UK investors considering selling offshore assets this year are being encouraged to start thinking about currency valuations as a priority as sterling continues it decline.
Bank Of England
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Pound falls following BofE announcement
A less than rosy economic forecast by the Bank of England caused the pound to fall to a six-month low against the dollar and to one of its lowest levels against the euro for 15 months on Wednesday.
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wealth managers right to be inflation wary
We've heard some tantalising comments from Mark Carney this week on inflation targeting and, given how the Bank of England has failed to keep below its 2% benchmark, perhaps reassessing its goals might be a good idea.
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Carney should follow Draghis lead
So, it's the turn of a Canadian to take residence in the grandest of London's pecuniary institutions yes, Alanis Morissette has been selling out the O2 Arena.
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king calls on fsa to review bank capital
The UK's four biggest banks could need raise to up to £35bn in new capital to protect themselves against future losses, the Bank of England has claimed.
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carney named new bank of england governor
Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney has been named as Mervyn King’s successor at the Bank of England.
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qe extended by the back door
The Bank of England has changed how its asset purchase facility (APF) is managed, in a move which amounts to further loosening of UK monetary policy.
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november qe decision will be a close call
There are divisions at the Bank of England over adding to the £375bn quantitative easing (QE) programme next month.
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Static base rate threatens prolonged pain
So, there’s no new stimulus measures this month and UK interest rates have been kept at 0.5% no surprise there but could the base rate really be maintained at a record low level for the next 10 years?
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pa analysis who regulates rocket scientists
As soon as banks and their regulators – both the FSA and the Bank of England – go back to doing their most basic functions the better off we will all be.
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bofe banks could reduce business lending further
Minutes from the latest MPC meeting show banks could further restrict lending to businesses and households.
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Investors take greater risk as bank holds rat
As the BoE holds interest rates at 0.5% investors are forced to take greater risks for their income.