Managers of Wealth

2021 outlook: M&A leads the economic recovery

For some, growth will come within industries, with market leaders strengthening their position as the economy continues to recover.

The Great Grift by Tim Price

The point of the speech is not to refer to the world, but to refer to the system of symbols that historically legitimated the American political order.

Millennial Leaders Can Change the Role of CEO – If We Let it Change Us First

This maxim has proven to be especially true in 2020, a year that threw historic obstacles in business leaders’ paths.

Guernsey Finance Chief Executive upbeat about prospects for 2021 and beyond

Mr Pleasant said that, in the absence of business travel, since taking up his post he had conducted an audit of the agency’s strategy and activity both in Guernsey and overseas.

4 Tips on how to embrace prosperity and wealth

You don’t want to be one of these people who see prosperity passing them by and keep being jealous of others who end up being rich.

Investment risks and opportunities in a world recovering from the pandemic

With three effective vaccines now in the offing, and the prospect of more to come, investors can look forward to the prospect of economic recovery in 2021 with more clarity.

5 reasons to use fewer service providers by Broadridge Analytics Solutions

It’s easy for firms to gradually engage more and more providers – each providing a niche service – up to the point where they end up with dozens on the books.

Burberry – Brexit trouble brews

This is expected to have a “more significant impact” when travel patterns begin to normalise.

Inflation doubles to 0.6%, and continues the trajectory of a caffeinated flea

It means inflation remains incredibly low, but has been ricocheting around below 1% for nine months.

Ralph Hamers' Long Road to Leaving ING Behind

The UBS boss has a long road to shaking off his past: he faces an 18-month journey before knowing if prosecutors will charge him in a Dutch money laundering investigation.

The Ease of Doing Business Under 'Lockdown' Conditions

Businesses have never seen more clearly a return on the investment made in digital technologies and communication platforms.

The enduring legacy of business families

Sharing what matters across the generations

FCA data shows online world awash with dubious investment propositions

Even a quick glance at the data shows that financial scams and high-risk investments are becoming a bigger issue with each year that passes, and that the FCA considers the issue to be a priority.

An update from Schroders on Brexit

Schroders was well positioned for such a no deal scenario for financial services.

Coutts 2021 Investment Snapshot

Emerging market equities were a stand-out performer in 2020. The timeline below indicates the drivers and results behind our decision making.

Digital Mastery

How organizations have progressed in their digital transformations over the past two years

Guernsey Fund Industry Continues to Flourish

New findings from the 26th edition of Monterey Insight’s Guernsey Fund Report, the independent fund research company, reveal the market shares of all service providers in Guernsey’s fund industry.

Swiss economy ‘likely to recover in the coming quarters’: UBS

If there is little uncertainty concerning monetary policy and interest rate trends, it is not clear what the end of the pandemic will bring, UBS says.

Cryptocurrencies and SPACs show signs of 'irrational exuberance,' but the stock market is not in a bubble, says UBS

The cryptocurrency markets are exhibiting signs of excessive speculation and the IPO/SPAC markets are the hottest in two decades.

Allez les bleus

The CIO’s view of the week ahead.

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