Managers of Wealth

The Geography of the Global Interest Rate Cycle

There is much concern about how quickly the Fed and other major central banks will raise interest rates as the Covid pandemic fades.

The Outdated Cliché of Swiss Banking Secrecy

Their criticism is directed at what was once a pillar of Swiss finance, namely its banking secrecy.

The Road to Hell by Tim Price

“The road to hell is paved with good intentions.” - English proverb.

Market Insight by Nicolas Roth

This new market dynamic can be supportive for investors looking to review their allocation to private assets, partially protect against market gyration and generate substantial performance.

The Top Benefits of Luxury Concierge Services

The term "luxury concierge services" describes a service made available to VIPs, celebrities, and other individuals of high status.

Fairstone hits 50th acquisition with Sidmouth-based purchase

In the same announcement, Fairstone said it was celebrating three major milestones – securing its 50th acquisition, 10 years of M&A activity and hitting £100mn of revenues.

Time for an IHT rethink?

Perhaps now is time for a rethink of IHT to make the regime as easy to understand as possible for IHT payers.

Private bank Pictet reveals how to become a millionaire

This is the result of the widely acclaimed study on the long-term performance of Swiss stocks , the latest edition of which was published by the Geneva-based private bank Pictet on Tuesday.

Sustainability Investment: From Finance, to Farm, to Fork

See what companies can do to promote a food industry that’s both good for the planet and good for business

I've got Ukraine on my Mind

The US, France and the UK are hardly going to revert to a nuclear threat to Russia over one nation.

Mauritius is an ideal jurisdiction for the establishment and administration of philanthropic structures

He emphasises that Mauritius offers not only the right legal vehicles to accommodate philanthropic ventures but also a number of other advantages through its conducive business ecosystem.

Is Credit Suisse being targeted on purpose?

Credit Suisse is not doing well at the moment.

Pictet’s Philanthropic Outlook for 2022

Building on this, we see a few trends that we believe will dominate the philanthropic discourse in 2022.

Hong Kong ‘will be fine’ Standard Chartered CEO says, has no plans to shift staff over Covid-19 policies

“There’s not a material impact on our business from the mobility restrictions,” Winters told the Post.

Goldman CEO David Solomon raises financial targets, takes victory lap after crushing 2020 goals

The bank also increased its 2024 targets for gathering investments and fees in asset management and wealth management as well as transaction and consumer banking revenues.

Will the threat of war have long-term implications for markets?

Despite the damage and destruction that results, the impact of conflict on stock markets is unpredictable and more often than not relatively muted.

Rathbones inflation Q&A: What you should know about high inflation and where it’s headed

With inflation spiking to its highest level in three decades and likely to remain elevated for now, Rathbones’ co-chief investment officer Ed Smith discusses the investment implications of high inflation and why we think it will begin to fade later

Thoughts for seasick investors by John Vail, Nikko AM

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The right way to create a truly inclusive workplace

Your company might be meeting its diversity targets, but without considering inclusion, it could be missing out on the real benefits.

Senior Credit Suisse Bankers Gag on Bonus Plan

But as was learned from senior management at the troubled bank, displeasure over the new bonus rules announced at the end of January is still reverberating.

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