Managers of Wealth

Why Celebrities Make Bad Investments

Many athletes think the good times will last forever.

Good reasons for Swiss banking’s resilience

Several aspects peculiar to private banking, and its Swiss variation, explain its defiance.

Asia's 'impact investors' favor social investment over charity

Returns expected to keep pace with conventional stakes

Can electric cars and an expanding global economy power the next commodity supercycle?

Besides the expected ramp-up in electric vehicle manufacturing, economists are predicting that rising global economic growth will make 2018 the year when base metals shine

15 ways to be more charitable in the new year: giving back in 2018

Charities are grateful for every donation, however small or big, and the new year presents a great time for reflection and for inventing small ways in which you can also give back to a chosen charity

Chase de Vere boss warns of restricted influence

"We have continued to try and generate positive media coverage, in particular to promote the benefits of independent financial advice."

Warren Buffett is more often right than wrong, but maybe not on hedge funds

Buffett may have won his bet against hedge funds, but there is a case to be made to invest in hedge funds on a selective basis

Wealth distribution getting more even

Average investible assets per capita among HNWIs also grew to 30 million yuan, according to the 2017 China Private Wealth Report published by CMB and consulting firm Bain.

Dispelling some myths over the British Virgin Isles

The BVI is a tax neutral jurisdiction. This means that whilst the BVI applies taxes on residents and domestic businesses for activity that takes place in the jurisdiction, authorities do not charge local taxes on transactions conducted or assets held in t

Big business: selling the British royal family

From crockery emblazoned with official portraits to solar-powered toys with the queen's characteristic wave, Britain's monarchy is big business.

These were New York’s priciest real estate sales in 2017

Another buyer paid $65.6 million for an 85th-floor unit — the second-highest housing sale.

Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, and Jeff Bezos Combined Couldn’t Pay This Woman’s Electric Bill

Gates, Buffett, and Bezos are, in that order, the three wealthiest people on the planet, with a combined fortune of over $234 billion, according to Forbes.

Future looking bright for active management

Managers eye expected lower markets as way to draw investors from passive push

Twelve Days of Christmas for Investors - Day Eight by Gary Dugan

Some simple rules of investment

Here Are the Billionaires Who Made the Most Money in 2017

All of the top 15 billionaires with the largest increase in their net worths added at least $12 billion to their fortunes this year

Funds Beyond Europe - Jersey Finance

In addition to Jersey’s renowned risk management expertise for funds, new international governance requirements for hedge funds also make Jersey an ideal place from which to conduct business.

Keeping It In The Family: Seed Funding From The Family Office

Entrepreneurs often start out their ventures with an investment from their family.

Not your average City suits: The private equity leaders turned to philanthropy

First, Ratcliffe’s on-the-ground team helps charities measure and define their success and make sure their programme works.

Twelve Days of Christmas for Investors - Day 7 by Gary Dugan

The overriding need is it to improve the quality of global growth making it more inclusive and sustainable.

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