Managers of Wealth

Wealth management must join the Digital Revolution

Having made their millions in tech, many of today’s high net worth individuals are asking themselves an elementary question; why are private wealth advisors stuck in ‘analogue’ mode?

ESG fund outperformance begun well before covid downturn

Morningstar's Hortense Bioy explores ESG fund performance and survivorship over the past decade

The disconnect between the real economy and financial markets, Fadi Barakat, REYL

The economy and markets are interrelated but do not move in lockstep.

Citi PB cautious but upbeat as year rolls on

It’s largely attributed to high market volatility but also the fact many clients were stuck at home and had time.

UBS Loses Two Teams in the South Producing Almost $17 Million

Another source outside the firm said the UBS team spent about a year on due diligence before accepting the Wells offer.

Where Is Luxury Housing Booming in the UK?

Other factors, such as the local jobs market and the perceived attractiveness of the area also help to push prices up or down.

Pandemic impact on credit: default risk

In the past, credit spreads have generally tended to over-estimate default risks, and we point to past evidence that shows issuers tend to consistently default at a much lower rate than what is priced by the market.

Sanlam's Polin: When fishermen can't go to sea, they mend their nets

Why sustainability in business is for life, not just pandemics

Several European countries ease travel restrictions to restart tourism

Most of Europe will be ready to welcome travellers by summer.

Lockdown has crystallised what the S stands for in ESG – Aegon Asset Management’s CEO

The lockdown has allowed a crystallisation of the real performance on social issues versus mere policies and positioning.

EMH? WTF? by Tim Price

Although there was keen discussion among economists, before World War One, as to what risk might be, and whether it was the same thing as uncertainty, there was complete agreement that whatever risk was, it was probably too complex a thing ever to be full

Banks, the heart of the solution to exit the crisis

Only the oil sector is subject to provisions for tangible and specific downgrades, and several issuers have notably suffered losses linked to the problems of a Singaporean oil broker.

Hong Kong banks see profit growth in 2019 despite challenges: KPMG Report

The operating profit before impairment charges for all licensed banks increased by 4% from HK$276 billion in 2018 to HK$287 billion in 2019.

Webinar Series in Asia, in collaboration with Withers

This 4-part webinar series will delve into how Singapore has reinforced its offering by tackling crucial areas

Top 5 Luxury Watch Brands That You Must Know About

Some of the most popular lines from this brand are Daytona, Submariner, Sky-Dweller, and Yacht-Master.

Can Hong Kong become the ESG investment centre for Asia?

The short answer is yes, but a lot of work needs to be done first

Zedra Funds see strong demand for ESG focused funds and company structures as a future trend

At the same time, governments are acting in the background – when Air France was rescued by the French State recently, one of the little quoted conditions was that it gave up competing with more environmentally friendly SNCF trains on some domestic

Wealth tax: “The limited impact of increasing income tax in the higher rate brackets may prompt the use of other options”, Lombard International

Calls for a ‘wealth tax’ reflect the sense that the wealthy are better equipped to isolate themselves from the impact of Covid-19 and should therefore be called upon to bear the brunt of the cost.

Has the Fed Cancelled Bankruptcy? - Sanctum Wealth Management

US and European government bond yields are not just coming up short against their respective equity markets but also against inflation.

Quality IFCs Vital to Economic Recovery

Research points to the fact, for instance, that IFCs help facilitate FDI to the tune of some $80bn each year, supporting investment in infrastructure, brownfield and greenfield development sites in all corners of the globe.

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