Managers of Wealth

Happy New Year (of the Dog) By Mark Ward, Head of Trading, Sanlam

China now has 251 billionaires, behind only the United States on the global Forbes rankings table.

China’s Rich List 2018: who are the nation’s wealthiest man and woman?

Jiemian.com list of 1,000 richest billionaires ranks Tencent’s Ma Huateng, on 282 billion yuan, as top man and Yang Huiyan, on 149 billion yuan, top woman

Sallie Krawcheck has a plan to finally put women on a level playing field with men

“The good news: we can fix this,” Krawcheck says.

Fueled by Global Economy, Art Market Could Continue Boom in 2018

“The wealth effect is a huge driver” of the art market, says Evan Beard, National Art Services Executive at U.S. Trust.

Why should you consider outsourcing?

As wealth management businesses grow they start facing some internal challenges such as regulatory changes, increased demand from clients/investors and accessibility to back-office data.

Big data vs. bad data

Big data is certainly not bulletproof and having a lot of information should not be confused with having credible information.

Can DBS' Wealth Unit Rise to the Challenge?

Tomorrow's results will indicate how close that wish is.

Chinese millennials and Gen Z to drive Luxury brands to Chinese marketplaces

The report – which leverages Secoo’s unique insight into customers and Tencent’s expertise in big data – found that almost half (48%) of luxury shoppers by number in China were under 30 in 2017.

Who let the dogs out?! Woof, woof-woof

Calling all stargazers - prick up your ears

Paris continues its reign as highest-rated city

CBISM also demonstrates the precariousness of cities resting on their nation’s brand.

Guernsey funds stats reflect private equity boom

Recent enquiries would suggest that 2018 will see considerable interest from managers dealing with Brexit issues and other managers looking to put down roots in Guernsey.

Hurun Report: Rich Chinese Prefer Gifting Apple, Chanel, and Bvlgari

Despite a crackdown on corruption, luxury gifting remains a deeply entrenched social norm in Chinese society.

'My heart is in the Highlands', Robert Burns

There is so much division in society at the moment and a constant rush to judgment. It’s almost as if people are waiting to find fault.

A Worryingly ‘Exceptional’ Week by Gary Dugan

Investor panic is the greatest risk these markets.

Leaving a bank? Survival tips for success as an Independent Wealth Manager

“I said to myself ‘enough is enough’ and began planning for my new life as an independent wealth manager.”

Understanding the requirements of Asia’s HNWIs and entrepreneurs

With the focus on increased regulation across the globe and the drive towards greater transparency, HNW individuals must pay even more attention to using well-run, reputable jurisdictions.

Berenberg confident bet on Mifid II "opportunity" in London office will pay off

The bank, the second-oldest functioning lender in the world, earned net profits of €90.2m

CNBC Interview with the Crown Prince of Liechtenstein

We hope that these developments will continue to visit the right direction.

Inside 6 of the world's most expensive private jets

As the world's richest list has expended throughout the years, so has the size of their private jets. With an ever growing inventory of aircraft available for charter, more now prefer to rent.

Wealth migration; 7,000 super-rich Indians shifted base in '17

Globally, as many as 10,000 super-rich Chinese changed their domicile in 2017.

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