Managers of Wealth

Nothing new under the sun

Old City hands will tell you that there are only two ways to look at financial markets.

Bonds Hold Their Breath by Gary Dugan

To add to the growth positive mix, details of President Biden's $2.25 trillion infrastructure spending package are starting to circulate.

New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles top US cities for super-rich

The Big Apple has 7,743 UHNWIs, according to the Knight Frank report.

The Power of We Begins with You

The more they talked, the more they clarified their expectations of themselves and their fellow members.

Investor Pressure Mounts on Credit Suisse for Change

Shortly after his first anniversary at the helm, the Swiss bank was roiled by a $10.1 billion line of supply chain funds co-managed with now-insolvent Greensill.

What skeletons lurk beyond Archegos?

The episode also highlights the importance of robust governance and risk controls, as well as the danger of leverage.

Hong Kong's IPO market reaches historical high in terms of total proceeds for Q1 2021, finds KPMG analysis

The A-share IPO market remains active, TMT and advanced industrials remain key drivers

Alex Chesterman: the archetypal unicorn-builder

Prior to Zoopla, we had invested in Alex’s previous company, LoveFilm which he founded alongside others

A Post-Covid Reset For The Future Of Mobility

This is our chance to not only address the pressing environmental issues around carbon, emissions and air quality, but also to tackle far-reaching socio-economic issues from health and active travel, to inclusivity and the future of our city and town cent

Views From the Floor – Is Turkey EM’s Patient Zero?

We believe there are increasing opportunities from a sovereign distressed wave which is not yet being priced in, outside of Turkey, today; and our thoughts on the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine.

Remote Work – A Win-Win Situation For Everyone

Since work can be done from home as well many business owners don’t find the reason why they should return to their old routine.

Better Growth Offsets Inflation Angst - Gary Dugan

Bond market volatility has moderated, but in our view, the direction for US government bond yields is still higher.

The Future Is Female

The push for innovation in watchmaking is closely tied to the development of watches made for women…

The perfect post‐trade storm – Will you survive, or thrive?

The financial services industry seems to have been navigating treacherous conditionsfor aslong as most people can now remember. But, isthere a bigger post‐trade storm on the horizon, and are you prepared for it?

Credit Suisse expects significant losses after US hedge fund defaults on margin calls

Swiss bank's announcement follows Archegos Capital Management announcing liquidation of $20bn worth of shares.

The shocking ways billionaires, highly profitable companies hide their money

With average condominiums selling for over $4 million, Millennium Tower is not only a wealthy residence for the rich, but also a ‘wealth storage unit’ for global capital looking to park itself and hold value.

Preparing for the Future of Work? CEOs Must Embrace Inclusive Leadership.

This insight is consistent with the research of Deloitte’s Global Human Capital Trends that inclusive leadership at the workplace is a CEO-level issue.

Why Biophilic Architecture is Set to Change the World

Three prominent architects are blurring the line between the natural and man made, championing sustainable design, and building a healthier future

UBS Alpine Property Focus: Vacation homes benefit from pandemic

The most expensive tourist destination in the Alps is Engadin/St. Moritz, where an upmarket holiday home costs CHF 17,000 per square meter – some seven percent higher than last year.

10th Credit Suisse Emerging Consumer Survey 2021

Environmental concerns have been rising steadily and consumers in developing countries appear more at risk than those in developed regions

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