Managers of Wealth

Chinese Expats Can Boost Growth for Western Brands

There have been particular cases (mostly in the U.S.) when shopping malls marketed directly to expatriates.

Lucky numbers by Tim Price

Morgenthau later wrote in his diary, “If anybody ever knew how we really set the gold price through a combination of lucky numbers, etc., I think they would be frightened.”

Top MBA Colleges In Europe For Banking, Finance, And Economics, 2019

Europe has the regard for greatest MBA institutions which is also a booming economy by itself.

Global Debt Is Not A Problem

Some argue that the monetary stimulus doesn’t bring any good anymore.

Saudi oil struck, Fed cuts rates and China slows by Sanlam

The global economy is chugging along, but the picture from the US is mixed and China continues to slow down, meaning that investors need to think very carefully about how they position portfolios.

What role do emotions play in M&A activity?

To me, success lies in finding the right partner and building a human and emotional connection.

Are asset managers ready to take responsibility?

With SMCR’s deadline fast approaching, the fund industry might underestimate changes

A brief history of blockbuster Burmese rubies

One of the main reasons that Burmese rubies are so valuable is because of their very specific, extremely saturated colour, caused by a high chromium content in the ground from which they are extracted.

Get The Basic Right During Brexit by Coutts

Forget trying to out-manoeuvre history. Getting the basics in place is even more important when there are changing political and economic circumstances.

The Case for Having a Chief Data Ethics Officer

Data ethics is something that big tech companies are starting to look at (rightfully so), because consumers, regulators and lawmakers are requiring them to do so.

Technology Fuels Spirit of Sportsmanship at Rugby World Cup 2019

“Sports have been an important part of that journey, and by using technology to enhance the experience for fans at the game, fans at home and players alike is how we are building emotional and culturally-relevant connections.”

Taking The Tension Out Of Succession And Managing Difficult Conversations by Estera

Trillions of dollars are expected to pass from one generation to the next across the world over the coming years, as the great wealth generators of the past 30 years hand their assets to their children and grandchildren

Digital challenges to the international monetary and financial system by Benoît Cœuré

Panel remarks by Benoît Cœuré, Member of the Executive Board of the ECB, at the Banque centrale du Luxembourg-Toulouse School of Economics conference on “The Future of the International Monetary System”

Impact Of Digital Disruption Worldwide

Our analysis reveals the current standing of major global economies

More Professionalism in Managing Family Wealth Needed

The need to increase professionalism in managing the family’s affairs and creating a family office, with employees dedicated to the various tasks, is a natural step for Asia’s high wealth family groups.

Evaluating Challenges to the Global Economic Outlook

The trade war between the US and China has led to rising uncertainty and helped push global trade growth into negative territory for the first time since the global financial crisis (GFC).

Why Wealth Managers Need Effective Client Onboarding by Shane Meredith, Contemi Solutions

This failure drives clients away because onboarding is the formal process of bringing a customer into a platform.

Can Artificial Intelligence Improve The Way We Run Our Businesses?

But the truth is that this fear is mostly unfounded.

Wealth Management Firms Haemourage Clients Due to Lack of Digital Advancement - Research

Almost one-third of wealth management firms take over four weeks to onboard new clients, with 9 out of 10 firms lacking self-service options for younger customers

What SA’s super-wealthy are doing with their money

Many wealthy South African investors are finding that they are getting very low returns for high risk – and are thus looking for new ways to safely invest offshore.

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