Managers of Wealth

How UHNW priorities have changed post-covid

They want a more active role with their finances

Could a Sea Change be ahead in family business?

As family members across the generations came together to deal with swiftly accelerating challenges and opportunities, there was a realisation that the transformation of the business itself was needed.

Asset management’s glass ceiling is cracking but still not broken

Pauline Hawkes-Bunyan of the Investment Association outlines how the industry body is attempting to bring more diversity into asset management.

5 ways robo-advisers will change wealth management

Here's why they have emerged as the preferred choice for many investors

Confederation to reduce planned funding in the capital market

Relative to the announcement of 30 March 2021, the FFA therefore plans to reduce bond issuance by CHF 2 billion

Messenger RNA: The Outsiders Strike Back

Less familiar, perhaps, is the fascinating story behind the development of mRNA and the promise it holds for medical science.

Barclays raises 2022 oil price view on likely supply deficit

Morgan Stanley also predicted an under-supplied market into 2022, with prices at US$85 a barrel in its "bull case" scenario.

Modern Families and the future of HNW divorce

As we emerge from the pandemic, how has UHNW divorce been affected, asks Alex Carruthers

Evergrande prompts China to put its house in order

Real estate activity and construction accounts officially for 14.5% of China’s gross domestic product.

Billionaire’s dream?

British designer Andy Waugh’s avant-garde yacht concept is hydrogen powered instead of electric, which should have ‘zero impact’ on the environment

Private wealth – the potential for impact

The positive impact of private wealth is of course nothing new – many international families have for centuries used their wealth to positively benefit social, economic and environmental causes and movements.

More effort required to boost trust in AI in financial sector, OECD says

The OECD Business and Finance Outlook 2021 says that investment in AI finance is on the rise.

Credit Suisse Chairman, CEO Demonstrate Unity

The piece enfeebled Gottstein by depicting him as a CEO in need of coaching by Horta Osório and who couldn't be sure of keeping his job once Credit Suisse has worked through its current firefighting.

Embedded Finance: Is Embedded Wealth Next?

The term ‘embedded finance’ is becoming ubiquitous.

Deutsche Bank analyst: Bitcoin will be 'ultra-volatile,' but it’s here to stay

An analyst from global banking giant Deutsche Bank expects Bitcoin will enjoy a “first-mover advantage" over other cryptocurrencies for the foreseeable future.

Who goes there? by Tim Price

The premise of Who Goes There ? is that a team of scientists in Antarctica stumbles upon a crashed alien spaceship and its frozen pilot.

Succession planning for family businesses: when is the best time to engage the next generation?

Passing down such a legacy can be a very emotive subject, especially when owners feel passionately that the ethos and values of their particular organisation need to be preserved and passed down.

Diversity in banking: Switzerland as a developing country

On the other hand, the finding that Switzerland is still a developing country in terms of diversity when compared to other European countries is not very flattering.

Is Cryptocurrency the Same as a Fine Wine or Classic Cars?

What drives the value of cryptocurrency, and why Wealth Managers should take note

HSBC working with 8 countries in backing CBDCs

They are already operating in certain countries and a number of major central banks are actively developing and piloting their own versions.

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