Managers of Wealth

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.

Global Hedge Funds Struggle Even in a More Open China Market

Regulators face battle to attract capital without adding risk

President Biden - And Now For Something Completely Different

As much as putting money into people’s pockets is essential, they also have to have the confidence to spend it. Hence the stimulus programme must work in tandem with the rollout of the vaccine.

Five lessons from the pandemic

Looking back on a year many would rather forget, our chief strategist Luca Paolini discusses developments that should live long in our collective memory.

Ruffer: ‘Bitcoin at foothills of long trend of institutional adoption’

The asset manager has made more than £500m in two months from the trade but said it has invested for the long haul.

Andpapers Q1 2021 | The Start Of The End Or The End Of The Beginning?

The latest wave of the pandemic could hinder economic recovery into the first quarter of 2021.

Warren Buffett quotes every executive should remember

Anything you do now will take some time to come to fruition. Executives should be looking at their careers with a long-term legacy in mind.

The New Normal: 4 Contingent Workforce Trends to Expect in 2021

Patience and collaboration also have been vital in ensuring employees continue to remain happy and safe. In 2020, teams learned to come together to figure out how to operate in this new normal.

Customer Engagement Strategy: Protection Against A Recession

With the benefit of social media, those customers can provide feedback with unprecedented ease and speed.

The hot alternative investments to watch in 2021

Whisky, music and the great outdoors are just some of the other ways to put your money to work.

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