As fees outpace inflation and wages, the sector must pass the value exam

Potential for share price volatility justifies a dip in market value

Many consultants are happy to split from low-margin abacus rattlers

2018 will be a year some companies decided to pay more in taxes

Icelandic bank is in good shape but it does not deserve a premium valuation

New stake limits on UK betting terminals come just as new opportunities emerge in the US

China presents active investors with a time-limited opportunity, albeit with risk

The next set of Goldman traders will have an easier ride, won’t they?

Even with a modest turnround for the former media powerhouse, scale remains a problem

It takes a lot more than high prices to become a top luxury brand

Beware of nervous politicians who could cut down Chinese internet groups to size

Jeweller hopes new product range will help it sparkle but revenue growth will come at a cost

It has been an uphill struggle but HKEX made a decent purchase

Cosy arrangements that foster wrongdoing are rife

Weather is not the biggest challenge

It is never a good idea to pick on someone who can dish out worse punishment

Airline has benefited from the troubles of rivals such as Air Berlin but its shares look pricey

Investors are wagering early entrants will win, but expect a regulatory backlash

The tactical blunders continue to pile up

Bank thinks it can boost trade by hundreds of billions of dollars by slashing costs

Ad group’s board must be more forthcoming about chief’s departure

Optimists believe political reform will lift the bourse even higher