05/12/2021
With banks moving to greater use of retail deposits and secured funding, rather than short-term wholesale interbank markets, Libor increased its reliance on transactions grounded in the commercial paper (CP) and certificates of deposit (CD) markets.
05/12/2021
The country’s very stable political economy, highly educated workforce, extensive double tax treaties and pragmatic culture add to the country’s allure, especially for large and multinational companies.
05/11/2021
The slick digital experience presented by other industries means customers now expect the same from all providers, including wealth managers.
05/11/2021
A leading independent wealth and asset manager founded in Switzerland in 1805, Pictet has helped clients including Asian families pass on their legacies through generations
05/11/2021
Being made redundant forced him ‘to take the leap’
05/11/2021
Wealthy families in Asia are getting more exposed to alternatives, such as private equity or venture capital investments
05/11/2021
A 215-year-old firm rooted firmly in the past finds tension adapting to the modern world.
05/11/2021
The phrase is not yet the operative phrase for fiscal policy in the current recovery
05/10/2021
Capitalism would benefit from a tax regime that rewarded the best investors
05/10/2021
Technology and businesses are progressing.
05/10/2021
Deals close at breakneck speed as economy recovers
05/10/2021
The increasing recognition that the world is moving away from the old normal of very low inflation should encourage further investment in commodities and equities. – the latter at least until there is a significant rise in long term interest rates.
05/10/2021
The market environment has changed progressively
05/10/2021
Guernsey can offer both new fund establishment as well as re-domiciliation (the increased ease of which is proving increasingly popular).
05/10/2021
Chinese investment into Europe has boomed from €6.1bn in 2010 to €79bn in 2018
05/10/2021
Unified managed accounts can help wealth managers combat current market challenges while laying the foundation for the firm’s practice to thrive for years to come.
05/09/2021
Non-fungible tokens have shaken up the art world, but some experts suggest they could exacerbate its money laundering problem.
05/08/2021
If Singapore is a bellwether of the world's fight with COVID-19, the past few days decision by the authorities to walk back some of the relaxation of measures to control COVID is a wake-up call.
05/08/2021
It allowed brands to quickly and remotely design 3D, photorealistic digital versions of garments and other apparel, which can be used for sample production, marketing, virtual showrooms, augmented reality (AR) experiences, and the like.
05/08/2021
With changing working practices comes new challenges for Senior Managers.