Managers of Wealth

UBS: Will Sergio Ermotti Leave in 2020?

The report was based on information from several people close to the matter.

UBS refuses to comment on reports it’s looking for new CEO

The bank is already replacing two members of its board of directors at its annual general meeting on 29 April.

Can automation and robo-advisors help democratize the wealth management industry?

One of the most interesting and impressive ways in which financial technology (fintech) has been affecting the lives of regular people has been through the increasingly popular use of self-service robo-advisors.

Stifel CEO Says Wealth Management to Drive Growth This Year

He says private investing options will bring in more clients

Global Warming Threatens Luxury Lifestyles Of The Rich

In the U.K., high-emission SUVs now outsell electric cars by 37 to one the UK Energy Research Centre found.

The Largest Private Whisky Collection in the World is now up for Auction

Lovers of fine whisky and scotch can now place their bids.

The resignation of Sajid Javid today has sent shock waves throughout the financial services industry

The move appears to be a power play to centralise authority in 10 Downing Street and curtail the famously sharp-elbowed Treasury. Javid was ordered to fire his special advisers, but declined.

Monetary policy in the intangible economy - speech by Jonathan Haskel

In particular, the DMP has been invaluable to policymakers analysing the effect of uncertainty created by the Brexit process on the everyday decisions businesses face.

Governance of Financial Globalisation

Financial globalisation – an integrated global capital market and cross-border financial services – mean that our economies can benefit from better matching of saving and investment, from greater choice and from risk sharing and diversificatio

Hong Kong's Wealthy Question «Failed State» Label

China is directly responsible for 20 percent of the world’s manufacturing output through the goods it produces and indirectly responsible for more through its manufacture of components for everything from computers to high fashion.

Luxury’s Response to the Coronavirus Must Look Beyond Revenue

To focus exclusively on the role of luxury right now, when even an entry-level luxury product is out of reach for most of the population, feels out of touch.

Research: The Downsides of Trying to Appear Ethical

Understanding the desire to avoid appearing unethical allows us to offer some concrete steps that one can take to not just look like — but also act like — an ethical and equitable leader.

The ‘storm has not receded’ for Credit Suisse ahead of Thiam’s swan song

Thiam is set to deliver the bank’s full-year earnings report on Thursday before stepping down at the end of the week.

Deploying innovative technology could help combat the dark art of money laundering

Initially, these laws only applied to financial institutions, but their effectiveness drove criminals towards using professional services, such as law and real estate.

Why Middle Eastern buyers are now snapping up British country homes

Middle Eastern buyers are known for buying crazy-glitzy homes as close as possible to Harrods, but they are now looking further afield

Review of the week - Pandemics and infodemics

The Wuhan virus continues to spread, pushing stock markets lower and freaking people out the world over. We have more to fear from a misinformation and panic, notes chief investment officer Julian Chillingworth.

Emerging markets quarterly: Green shoots & liquidity vs coronavirus

Q4 2019 Insights

Why Customer Experience Matters Even More During A Recession

An economic slowdown would be a perfectly normal occurrence after more than a decade of sustained growth.

SocGen posts earnings miss but touts possible stock buybacks

Underlying operating expenses declined -1.0% in 2019.

Coronavirus - an interview with Sanlam's CIO

Life is full of unpredictable shocks, and companies which operate prudently with solid balance sheets are well prepared for the unknown.

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