Managers of Wealth

Number of Billionaires Could Soon Rise to 4'000

Knight Frank’s Wealth Report estimates that the number of ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWI) worldwide could rise to nearly 4,000 by 2031.

UBS lifts S&P 500 annual forecast on robust consumer spending, AI demand

It also introduced a June 2027 target of 8,200 for the index, while retaining its "attractive" view on U.S. equities, and raised its 2026 earnings-per-share estimate to $335 from $310.

Standard Chartered to cut over 15% of roles by 2030 as AI drive expands

Chief executive Bill Winters said the changes would be felt across the bank’s global network, including hubs in Bengaluru, Shenzhen and Warsaw.

Private credit is reshaping European football finance

Josh Shipley, head of European Private Credit at PGIM, sees a need for more capital in the beautiful game

Ex-Silex quartet launch bond fund firm

BlueDot is based in Geneva and specialises in fixed income.

Wealthy women want alternatives, but why haven’t their advisors discussed it?

Brookfield finds HNW female investors are ready for alts but waiting to be led.

What the ultra-wealthy are really doing to live longer

The Tatler Address Book experts on the treatments, data and discipline shaping modern longevity

Away with the OECD minimum tax!

Instead, a domestic supplementary tax is to be examined.

Private markets reshape wealth management as alternatives drive portfolio diversification and revenue growth,says GlobalData

As a result, portfolios are becoming more institutional in nature, with a greater focus on long-term and less correlated sources of return.

A time to reconnect: strengthening long‑standing partnerships in the Middle East

Guernsey’s relationship with the Middle East is long‑standing and shaped by years of close collaboration.

Buying a UK wealth or asset manager: key legal issues for international investors

Wealth management and asset management are particularly hot sectors for M&A.

Building Trust At Scale: How AI Can Make Financial Advice More Human

The real opportunity in AI is elevating advisors, not replacing them.

The New Capital Controllers

Women and the Shift in Global Wealth and Decision Making

Deutsche Bank extends dbHedge Availability via smartTrade’s LiquidityFX

Within LiquidityFX, banks retain full transparency and control, choosing when to internalise, when to externalise via standard execution, and when to route risk to Deutsche Bank through dbHedge.

Gen Z could lose £69,900 in state pension as retirement costs soar

Gen Z could lose £69,900 in state pension as retirement age rises to 68, meaning younger savers must build far bigger pots to retire comfortably.

Relocation Rollercoaster Brings Joy and Stress to Would-Be Homeowners Shows Research

The findings from NatWest and the UK’s largest property platform Rightmove show the ‘ups and downs’ relating to one of life’s most exciting – but stressful – key moments.

It’s always been complicated

Business is complicated.

Stonepeak to Acquire BMO Transportation and Vendor Finance

As part of the transaction, BMO will reinvest a 19.9% minority interest in the business.

Home ownership in Switzerland: The dream is becoming more expensive – but not impossible

Rents have increased significantly in recent years, while financing costs have remained comparatively low due to low mortgage interest rates.

Investing in Swiss real estate: three key takeaways in three graphs

The supply of real estate is structurally limited, which automatically supports the valuation of existing assets.

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