Managers of Wealth

Firm moves for better wealth management in Nigeria

The company, through its mobile interface, offers exclusively dollar-denominated investments in global equities, real estate and fixed income across local and foreign funds.

Five trends driving compliance automation in wealth management

Because compliance relies on data that is often collected from disparate systems, the manual processes that have long been the standard are particularly error-prone and expose firms to the risk of penalties.

NFTs are attracting a new generation of visitors

They maintain the original dimensions, are strictly limited in production, secured against theft and are accompanied by an NFT and a certificate of authenticity.

How sustainable cities are reshaping industries

Cities are the main source of greenhouse gas emissions and with populations growing, it is time that they become leading examples of the shift to net zero.

Is your talent really walking out the door to avoid a COVID vaccine?

One of employers’ biggest hesitancies for mandating vaccination is a fear of losing employees in a hot job market.

Innovating to net zero: An executive’s guide to climate technology

Advanced technologies are critical to stopping climate change—and the drive to develop and scale them is accelerating. Here are five themes that could attract $2 trillion of annual investment by 2025.

Institutional crypto adoption – will it happen?

Mass adoption of cryptocurrencies by financial institutions would consolidate and, in many ways, legitimise the Web3 economy.

No business is an island: You don't have to go it alone on Sustainability

Sharing information, networks and expertise could have immense benefits in driving sustainability in your business

Emerging markets, rising rates and diverging fortunes

Emerging markets are fighting Covid with lower vaccination rates2 and some of the world’s highest mortality and infection levels.

Gender Equality And Diversity: A Central Theme For Responsible Investors

The scandal facing Activision Blizzard since last July has not gone unnoticed, even by responsible investors. Let our SRI specialist Simon Perrin talk you through this sadly hot topic.

A new age of economic optimism, or simply wishful thinking?

Pulling a rabbit out the hat, the Chancellor announced that the aid budget will be restored to 0.7% of GDP by 2024/25, but only if the fiscal rules are met.

Citigroup CEO: Asia is 'the epicenter of wealth creation'

The International Monetary Fund last week cut its economic forecast for Asia this year, as observers forecast the spread of the slowdown to neighboring trade partners in the region.

Foreigners rush to buy Italian football clubs

Investors are attracted to Italian football by Serie A’s status and its international fanbase

Fears of both high inflation and low rates vex the wealthy

Where the rich stand out from less well-off investors is in the range of investments they can access

Client Reporting: One Size Doesn’t Fit All

The right type of solution can allow for quick adaptation of these common elements to support the nuances of a particular client’s communications.

Swiss Re Swings Back to Profit

Swiss Re sees itself on track to reach its targets.

Adopting a Billionaire Mindset with Borrowing

Billionaires multiply their wealth by borrowing against their assets to pay for new investments. But they aren’t the only ones who can use leverage to their benefit.

Swiss brand is still on top of the world

It invites a citizen-oriented approach in the reflections and decision making process.

UBS: Wealthy warm to sustainability; aim to protect assets from Biden tax changes

Climate change is becoming an increasingly pertinent topic driving policy and markets.

Baillie Gifford pours cash into Spacs despite own managers’ criticism

The Edinburgh-based fund house has taken part in at least seven Spac mergers so far in 2021, even though the managers of its flagship fund, Scottish Mortgage, have criticised the format.

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