Managers of Wealth

How a post-Brexit influx of bankers could boost Frankfurt’s art scene

Up to 2,000 financiers are expected to relocate from London to the German city by 2020

The Worlds Growing Appetite For Electric Cars Will Drive Growth In Africa

The report further noted that electrified buses and cars will displace a combined 7.3 million barrels per day of transportation fuel in 2040.

Death of Bruno Schroder raises questions for banking and fund management empire

“He was passionate about Schroders and unwavering in his support for the company. His long experience, good judgment and sense of humour will be sorely missed.”

Barclays income boost cheers investors, makes Brexit provision

Stable income and a reduction in operating expenses drove positive jaws and an improved cost

How do entrepreneurs’ outlooks differ globally - Saffery Champness

As in previous years, our survey shows that entrepreneurs are naturally optimistic and see opportunities in the most challenging of times.

Making succession planning easier for family businesses by Octopus

This can be facilitated by an external expert to ensure dialogue remains positive and constructive, and is not emotionally driven.

Will investors call time on ‘fast fashion’?

Investors are becoming increasingly concerned by looming regulations and shifting public opinion

Malaysia ‘doing better’ than China, India in philanthropy

Meanwhile, China, India and Pakistan are merely ‘doing okay’, leaving Indonesia and Myanmar trailing in the ‘not doing enough’ cluster.

HSBC warns on China, Britain slowdown as 2018 profit disappoints

HSBC remains alert to the downside risks of the current economic environment, global trade tensions and the future path of interest rates, Flint said, adding the bank was “committed” to the growth targets announced in June.

Legion d'honneur awarded to Coutts advisory board member

Completely fluent in French, Sheikha Hind Bahwan initiated and is the Chairperson of the Omani French Friendship Association, a not-for-profit organisation that is focused on deepening bilateral trade, cultural and economic relations between the Sultanate

When Good News and Bad News is Good News by Gary Dugan

Consumer spending at around 68% of the US economy is clearly important.

Ten Reasons Why You May Not Want To Be A Billionaire

Talking to Billionaires and the people who support them, completely challenged any pre-conception I may have had that Billions=Contentment.

Do we need a global technology regulator for financial services?

A global crisis demanded a global reaction.

Almost half of HK’s 50 richest see wealth decline: Forbes

Lee is believed to have accumulated his wealth so fast was because his family profited greatly from its direct selling business

Is Mark Carney the biggest Cnut in the world? by Tim Price

King Carney fails to command the tides

What’s Going on in the Markets? Tom Carroll, Head of Investment, Sanlam Explains…

In terms of trying to provide proper diversification for clients, we need to be careful about looking at historic correlations and assuming they will hold in the future.

What’s the investment case for electric vehicles?

Volvo has confirmed it is seeking investor backing for a new electric performance car range.

The Fed Takes us back to Wonderland... for Now by Gary Dugan

The Fed has decided to keep the beast alive because they fear what will happen if they downgrade its power by reducing QE.

Why a 70% Top Tax Rate Will Miss Its Mark - Wharton

Predictably, battle lines quickly were drawn between proponents and opponents of tax increases.

Security tokens can shape future of wealth management in SE Asia

They allow superior access and liquidity through the concept of security token offerings backed by real assets.

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