Managers of Wealth

Vanishing secrecy has Swiss banks seeking new model

Without a promise of tax-avoiding confidentiality, the Swiss banks will need to "concentrate on excellence"

Anthony Browne: 'We must restore trust in the City’

The new head of the bankers’ association, Anthony Browne, tells The Sunday Telegraph of his plans for change .

Rock of Ages

Family-wealth advisor Rockefeller & Co. was hit by both the financial crisis and the death of its CEO. Not only did it survive, it thrived.

Bank-bashing London 'at risk of losing out’ to New York

London risks being eclipsed by New York as the capital is hit by “banker bashing” and badly thought-out property tax rises, according to the man behind One Hyde Park, the UK’s most expensive residential development.

Private banks set to benefit from Qatar wealth management

Wealth transfer to the next generation provides private banks with opportunities to “deepen relationships” with their clients and “fulfil the social promise as engines of economic prosperity”, says a top Standard Chartered executiv

The Exchange Bridge to the East by Justin Urquhart Stewart

Earlier this year I was writing about the mutter from the gutter concerning the possible linking up of the London Stock Exchange and the Singapore Stock Exchange, and now it seems mercurially as though something is about to happen.

Bad advice more popular than ever

“A BOOK advising married women to have affairs has sparked renewed interest in really bad advice. Experts say Catherine Hakim’s The New Rules of Marriage, which claims that having affairs makes relationships stronger, shows a demand for self-h

The fiscal targets: a dilemma for the Chancellor - Arbuthnot

In this Perspective Ruth Lea, Economic Adviser to the Arbuthnot Banking Group, discusses, firstly, the dilemma faced by the Chancellor if his fiscal targets are missed and, secondly, the latest developments in the EU and the US.

An Alternative Approach to Capital Markets

For many investors, an investment fund is their gateway to financial markets.

Linklaters South Africa alliance move underlines rising interest in region

Interest in the continent from UK and global firms set to continue with Nigeria tipped as growth hot spot

Oil gains on Middle East tensions not yet enough to threaten global growth - Coutts

The heightened risk of Israel acting unilaterally against the threat of Iranian nuclear weapons has driven the oil price higher.

Bernanke sets out his stall

Schroders’ Chief Economist, Keith Wade, comments on yesterday’s decision by the Federal Reserve to launch a third round of Quantitative Easing

UBS' George Magnus: Cultural Genes Are Preventing China From Leading The World

UBS' senior economic adviser George Magnus published a lengthy note earlier this week explaining why Asia is slowing down, and what can be done to avoid it.

Bonfire of the regulations by George Bull

Business Secretary Vince Cable has announced cuts to health and safety regulations which will affect thousands of businesses across the United Kingdom. While tax legislation does not fall within Mr Cable’s Cabinet remit, we asked our clients what t

German court says “Yes, but…” to Eurozone bailout - Coutts

Progress on this front is increasingly critical as recent data suggested another 5% of deposits left Spain in July.

Wealth ‘doesn’t always equate to happiness’

GREAT wealth can cause great conflict, according to Barclays specialist Catherine Grum.

Britain should 'salute' wealthy people and not look at new ways to tax them, says new business minister

Michael Fallon calls for end to 'politics of envy in this country'

How to invest in fine art

The FSA’s ban on advising Ucis products means those interested in art have to look further for expertise

Credit Suisse ups 3-month gold view to $1,775/oz.

Credit Suisse Private Banking Monday raised its three-month and twelve-month gold forecasts, citing an improved technical outlook for the precious metal.

Renewed risk appetite could boost Asian markets - Coutts

The European Central Bank’s new bond-purchase programme could renew investor appetite for Asian risk assets, which we believe would boost Chinese and Korean equities relative to regional peers.

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