Managers of Wealth

Wealthy clients want the personal touch

New research reveals the importance of wealth managers in Apac providing digital offerings and a high-touch service, according to Refinitiv.

CIO Comment: ‘Probably the safest financial system the world has ever had’

The Bank for International Settlements calculated Western banks were owed $121bn by Russian entities.

The return of inflation

There are already signs of increased price spillovers across sectors and between prices and wages, as is common in a high-inflation environment.

Schroders becomes Coronation Crown Platinum Partners of the Tower of London Jubilee ‘Superbloom’

Schroders is proud to become Coronation Crown Platinum Partners of the Tower of London ‘Superbloom’ to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee this Summer.

Businesses warned to be vigilant when paying bills or switching suppliers as invoice scams make up 55 per cent of money lost to scammers

The overall amount stolen from SMEs has gone up 13 per cent over the last year

Coordinated Demand Destruction

This is not to say that we do not have a very real problem with inflation and its very real effect on consumer disposable income and living standards, but everything must be put into context.

Ex-CS investment bank boss had other problems than Archegos

When he quit, he was also deprived of his bonuses due to the massive loss.

Asia has the most billionaires as Elon Musk tops annual richest list for first time

A total of 329 people dropped off the list this year—the most in a single year since the 2009 financial crisis.

The emergence of 'experts' is adding volatility to the markets, warns Geneva WM

Julien Serbit reflects on two volatile years for investors, and shares his advice for what we can learn from them.

Credit Suisse: Client Relationships Reassessed»

Upon receipt of the letter, Credit Suisse initiated a review of the facts and any potentially affected client relationships and accounts.

Twitter shares jump as Elon Musk takes 9.2% stake; UK household income squeeze ‘to tighten’ – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

Central bank coins: Switzerland still has room for improvement

In the wholesale model, CBDCs are limited to transactions between central banks and financial institutions with an account at a central bank.

China’s Wealth Management Products Still Going Strong – For Better or Worse

WMPs have become a regular part of China’s financial system, but the systemic risks remain.

How to reach savvy new-gen investors

A third of the investors in the survey said they may well be looking to change their adviser within the next 12 months

Major headwinds for the growth cycle

Reduced visibility and volatile economic indicators are fuelling downside risks that will weigh on Q2 growth, while a better outlook is expected in the second half of the year.

Lift Your Spirits: Unique Distillery and Vineyard Experiences to Savor

A one-of-a-kind mezcal distillery in Mexico, whisky flights at Scotland’s oldest distillery, and a wine club that combines travel with creating your own vintage

Vetting for super-rich is under ‘constant review’

Valery Oyf – who has been described in international media as a close friend of Mr Abramovich – bought his mansion in Ouaisné Bay in 2020 with his wife Yulia Makeyeva, an artist based in Jersey, in an area of the Island that has become

Tesla delivers record number of cars despite challenges

Tesla delivered 310,048 cars from the start of this year to the end of March, up from 184,800 a year earlier, according to figures released over the weekend.

Credit Suisse: «Extremely Surprised» by Greensill

A large part of the questions and answers relate to the insurance coverage of the funds.

Will China stand with Russia?

Having spent much of her career living and working in China as a journalist, Carrie was able to share powerful insights and a unique perspective on the country, its geopolitical intentions and its relations with the West.

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