Managers of Wealth

2020 list of UK's richest shows first fall in wealth in decade

Inventor James Dyson bucked the trend to top the list for the first time, with an estimated wealth of 16.2 billion pounds.

Report: Gender Diversity and M&A Outcomes

How Female Board-Level Representation Affects Corporate Dealmaking

Linklaters’ lawyer scoops £32,000 on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire

Peter Hudson foiled in bid for more dosh by question about charities

Coronavirus threatens surging global wealth: Report

The world’s largest economy is backed by the US dollar’s global reserve currency status, underpinned by dominant financial services and technology sectors, and enjoys a business environment largely supportive of private enterprise and competit

Wealth Management M&As Slow Dramatically: Fidelity

There were just four deals in April, three involving RIAs.

Withers Charities and Philanthropy Update

Many charities are now considering their medium and long terms plans in response to the virus.

Coronavirus: changing the world of private wealth

People have become used to drastically reduced travel and a more local lifestyle.

Data Privacy Amid COVID-19: Blockchain to the Rescue!

China was an early mover on contact tracing apps: people were required to install the Alipay Health Code app and fill in personal details.

How will the planet keep moving in a post-COVID world?

Consumers may find that new travel habits stick - the 'flygskam' or flight shaming movement may intensify with more questions raised about the necessity of trips.

What dividend investors should weigh amid COVID-19 crisis

As multiple forces challenge shareholder-first mindset, income seekers and re-investors must review their approaches

Caroline Baker comments on foreign investment into South-East Asia in Financial Times

Caroline pointed out that pragmatic regulation, especially on fund management and venture capital, has contributed to Singapore’s growth as a key investment hub across the south-east Asia region.

UBS: First China, Then the World?

Once built, the digital bank will widen the 30,000 clients UBS currently banks to as many as 200,000 within two years.

Asset managers failing on human rights abuse, study finds

“Savers in particular will no doubt be shocked to find how little the industry has done to build in safeguards that could prevent their money from being used to fund weapons manufacturers and governments involved in human rights abuses.

Only three countries control over 80% of global diamond reserves

Australia had 13m carats followed by Congo at 12m carats. Botswana, Zimbabwe, and South Africa produced six, three, and 2m carats respectively.

Outsourcing: Not without my processes

Financial institutions are reluctant to give up control when it comes to their own processes.

Hedge Funds, Go Home — Japan Is Closing the Door

Tokyo is playing the national security card against activist foreign investors. They shouldn’t come back.

Buying UK buy to let property after lockdown – expats will have the upper hand, thinks broker

Expat buy to let mortgage brokers Offshoreonline has seen smaller lenders switch smoothly to home working, and desktop valuations, with only minor interruptions to some aspects of service.

CEOs Discuss Emerging Technology and Innovation Projects

When it comes to adopting emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Cloud and Digital, CEOs agree that these technologies can provide immense value across their enterprises.

After Lockdown: Nationalism vs. Sovereign Wealth Fund? Political Interference vs. Corporate Greed? Avoiding both Scylla and Charybdis? by Justin Urquhart

The news flow was all too often universally bad, as these industries staggered on for years with varying levels of support.

Coronacrash Advisor Insights: B. Riley Wealth Management’s Jason Beard & Tony Sirianni

You and your team moved to B. Riley Wealth Management from another firm in February, just prior to the COVID-19 crisis.

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