Most Expensive Global Cities For Expats
The latest ranking of most expensive cities for expats includes some surprises. But the biggest turn-up of 2019 is the rising cost of living in
Million Dollar Bet Backs Bitcoin Against Equities
Cryptocurrency fund manager Morgan Creek Digital is betting $1 million that its crypto fund will give a better return than the Standard & Poor’s 500
Strong US Dollar Impacts Expat Pay Packages
Brexit and the falling pound have made Britain a cheaper destination for expat workers, says new research. As most expat contracts are denominated in US
Japan – The Land Of The Rising Expat Pay Packet
Japan offers the best pay and benefit packages to expats in the Asia Pacific, says a new survey. A middle manager on assignment in Japan
Fed Puts US Interest Rates On Hold Again
The US Federal Reserve has voted to peg official interest rates again despite clamour on the markets expecting a hike. The US official interest rate
Voodoo Banks May Charge Customers For Keeping Their Cash
British banks are readying to work some voodoo in an effort to drum up profits from their business customers. The Royal Bank of Scotland and
Three Danger Cities Named And Shamed
New research for expats has identified three of the world’s most dangerous cities as Ho Chi Minh City, Tehran and Jakarta. The study places these
No Change As Central Banks Peg Interest Rates Again
Official interest charges in Britain and Europe remain the same after meetings of rate setters decided no changes were required. The Bank of England monetary
Where is the most expensive city in the world?
Just who are expats expected to believe when rankings of the cost of living in world cities are at odds with each other? Today is
I Invented QE, But Banks Got It Wrong, Says Economist
The economist who invented the concept of quantitative easing claims the strategy isn’t working in Britain because the Bank of England stole the name but
Can Japan Expect More From Abenomics?
Abenomics has led to a startling turn round of the stuttering economy of Japan – so are the ideas a flash in the pan or
Wealthy Asians Have Designs On Luxury Brands
The rise of affluent middle class and wealthy consumers in Asia seem to have an insatiable appetite for luxury designer brands that keeps growing despite
Jakarta Is Property Hot Spot Of The Asia Pacific
The sun is rising in the east for property investors looking for hot property deals. New research focussing on the Asia Pacific pinpoints some of
Global Economy Still Bust Five Years After Credit Crunch
After five years of trying to shake off the effects of the worst financial crisis for decades, the world’s economy is still flat lining, says
Profits And Growth – Is Japan On The Right Track With Abenomics
With the yen plunging in value by 20% since November, some economic experts are questioning whether Japan’s economy is going turning around as predicted. Many
Oslo Is World’s Most Expensive Expat Destination
Devaluing the Yen has knocked Tokyo, Japan, off the top spot as the most expensive destination for expats – with Oslo, Norway, now heading the
Japan Goes For Broke With Plan To Beat Deflation
Japan has unveiled a massive stimulus package in a bid to beat years of deflation and falling prices and get the country’s economy growing again.
Japanese Economy Gives Investors A Yen For Risk
A number of different factors have joined together to encourage investors to ditch safe assets and head for riskier investments. Many professional investors are heading
Still Years Of Growth Expected From Emerging Markets
Investors wary of putting money into emerging markets have been reassured after a leading merchant bank said that many of the countries still have a
Euro Set To Fall Over Inflation And Growth Fears
The Euro is ready to face another big fall in value as European Central Bank President Mario Draghi disclosed he fears recent currency gains may