Managers of Wealth

Investec: ‘Brooks Macdonald en route to be top-five player’

Investec says Brooks has a USP in its new tech platform and will see growth in its model portfolio, but further M&A is needed for assets to compete with the largest wealth firms.

MLNs to help protect capital, enhance yield potential

Like traditional bonds, Market-linked Notes (MLNs) provide a return of principal at maturity. Unlike traditional bonds, MLNs do not pay a fixed rate of interest.

The digital infrastructure that could help emerging markets leapfrog developed economies

There is a pressing need for emerging markets to develop versatile data technologies, but investment is vital to bring cost down to make it viable for people to use.

BlackRock shelves China bond ETF

Two people familiar with the decision said BlackRock had “indefinitely” shelved the ETF, which had secured regulatory approval and was scheduled for release in the US in the second quarter of this year.

Signs of ‘peak inflation’ emboldens markets

Not since the market confusion in the early days of the COVID pandemic have we witnessed so much movement in both equity and bond markets.

12 steps your business can take to get recession ready

These 12 steps can help you make sure your business is recession ready.

Abrdn CEO Stephen Bird: ‘I’m very respectful … But I’m very challenging, and I should be’

Bird defended his leadership and said allegations that he had an aggressive management style — reported last month by The Sunday Times — were 'very difficult to read' and 'not the lived experience of the company'

Private assets: why and how?

Private markets can provide investors with access to a broader opportunity set and improve the risk/return profile of portfolios.

Taking the lead: Boost the value of equity awards for employees

Employers have a unique opportunity not only to lead in these uncertain times but to also attract top talent.

Quilter Autumn Statement predictions and commentary

The alignment of rates would mean they at least double for all tax bands

Glarner Kantonalbank heralds a new strategy period

The Glarner Kantonalbank can look back on a successful growth phase.

Quilter’s Henry: Why it’s better to be early when calling the end of the bear market

The investment manager says younger investors that are quick to buy the dip could have the correct strategy.

Inflation Squeezes Swiss Real Wages Most in 80 Years

Of the companies surveyed by UBS, around 75 percent are meeting demands for compensation to offset inflation, but only 20 percent fully offsetting it.

Europe offers plenty of opportunities

There is an acute need for advice: China's growth has slowed, the next generation is taking the helm in Europe and few people were expecting an energy crisis.

UBS Outlook Switzerland – Wages are lagging behind inflation

This is due to the expected sharp downturn in the Swiss economy and a moderation in inflation.

2008 versus 2022: are we set for another Global Financial Crisis?

Below we compare today’s environment with where we stood prior to the 2007-2008 Global Financial Crisis across eight prominent macroeconomic metrics.

Working for UBS and CS: The work-life balance suffers

Wages are traditionally considered to be the decisive factor.

Central Bankers Diverge, As Investors Go Bottom Fishing

The Federal Reserve last week only confirmed the market’s long-held suspicion that the central bank would have to target higher policy rates

Tencent, ByteDance, Alibaba founders see fortunes plunge as China billionaire list loses nearly 300 members

The number of billionaires on the annual Hurun China Rich List falls to 1,305, while their overall wealth declines by 18 per cent to US$3.5 trillion

Zurich foundation falls far short of property fundraising target

1291 The Swiss Investment Foundation has raised CHF 83.4m of net new money since July.

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