Managers of Wealth

Bracing for consolidation in Asia–Pacific banking: The quest for scale

To emerge from a period of potential consolidation, Asia’s banks must reinvent themselves or risk disappearing.

When art meets technology: An interview with Intaglio Blockchain and Tagsmart

Other Certificates tend to have complex (or non-existent) replacement processes and are easily copied.

How GenNext Is Changing Wealth Management Scenario In India

Willingness to give rules-based mandate to the wealth manager to manage money and free up time and energy from day-day decision-making and execution

Too cool for school; why financial planning should be part of the curriculum by Penny Lovell

This has been a very exciting week full of learning and the discovering of a new interest. I can’t wait to continue learning about it and I appreciate all of the people who have mentored and taught me throughout the week.

Meltdown by Tim Price

The crew were advised to return immediately to Seymour Johnson Air Force Base.

Consumer sector to remain resilient in 2H2019, says HSBC Private Banking

HSBC Private Banking chief market strategist in Southeast Asia James Cheo says the firm projects that in 2030, the biggest economy in the world will be China

A Funds Industry Reaching for the Sky by Joe Moynihan

The strength of the Jersey proposition could not have been illustrated more clearly than when a selection of these important landmark buildings were shown together on one slide at the final in our recent Jersey for Funds Masterclass series held in Mayfair

EU-Switzerland trade deadlock will not impact liquidity yet, says WM

It is a development that Bachmann sees as negative, though not one that he feels will have serious effects just yet.

The Richest Person in Every State

The top industry to be in is finance and investments (10 list members), followed by fashion and retail (8 members) and food and beverage (5 members).

Why the wealthy are mobile

The history of investment immigration has a growth trajectory and is innovative.

Iulia Necula – the importance of role models

Female role models can therefore play a huge part in both changing the attitudes of society and also giving more options and a clearer career path to women.

Philanthropy advice can be a useful add-on for clients

FT 300 adviser discovered an appetite for help with charitable donations

Want to ward off the apocalypse? Invest in women’s health and rights

A world with less population growth offers greater chances of addressing the challenges humanity faces—and investment in women can get us there.

Swimming against the tide

Katinka expresses her delight at this development, saying “we have been fighting for this kind of change for some years and now we are in the middle of a revolution in our sport”.

Cookies in space: Hilton to make space travel more hospitable

Hilton will be the first hospitality company to participate in research aboard the space station.

Adviser profit margins hit 8-year high

The increase in company profit margins has also been replicated in the mortgage broker industry, the findings showed.

State Street Global Advisors Release Mid-Year Global Market Outlook: Look Beyond the Noise as Cycle Extends

Macro factors should, therefore, continue to support earnings growth but investors need to be cautious as volatility could easily spike given the significant geopolitical and growth risks facing the global economy.

Are You Willing to Hand Over Your Wealth to a Robot?

Hong-Kong based investor Samathur Li Kin-kan made a sizeable fortune in real estate.

Why CEOs need coaching

I am focused almost completely on the idea that leadership – starting at the top – really matters.

Global wealth grew by slowest rate in 5 years in 2018: BCG

The regions of Latin America, Eastern & Central Asia, the Middle East and Africa are all also expected to increase in growth within the next 5 years.

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