Managers of Wealth

Swiss investigators uncover dubious payment to Beckenbauer

The money was declared as having been for a cultural event, which never took place.

Having No Life Is The New Aspirational Lifestyle

The finding suggests a new way for marketers to sell their products and services to consumers by flattering them with messages that recognize how valuable their time is.

Message from Alexander Hoare

We will be delighted when customers come to us looking for a highly personalised banking relationship

St. James’s Place – “Inflation rises sharply as equities continue to yield”

A sharp rise in inflation dealt another blow to savers, while quarterly results offered plenty of tailwinds for investors.

Drake vs. Paris: The battle of the next generation by Penny Lovell

This week has reminded me about the importance of financial planning across all the generations of our families

Who Are the Richest of the Rich?

There are 2,473 billionaires in the world by a new count.

The Factors Transforming Client Onboarding in Wealth Management - Part II

Today’s digital technology is a strategic asset to help create an efficient client experience.

Laurent Gagnebin: «We Want to Grow 15 Percent Annually in Asia»

Gagnebin spent his early years as a banquet manager in luxury hotels

Montblanc CEO Jérôme Lambert's Final Watch Collections Pay Tribute To Watchmaking Heritage

The international celebrities associated with the brand, many of whom he recruited.

A.M. Best On Shifting Tides In Global Regulation

According to the briefing, this would benefit U.S. reinsurers, “however Bermuda and other offshore domiciles could be negatively impacted

Hedge funds quit Aberdeen shorts as shares begin to recover

Aberdeen has seen 15 consecutive quarters of outflows

Is philanthropy part of your wealth plan?

For many South Africans, it is.

Donald Trump the businessman, the tax cutter, the investor

John Redwood discusses how markets are reacting to the many different sides of Trump.

Africa Gets Ready for its First Luxury E-Commerce Platform

The Nigeria-headquartered holding company which operates across the West Africa region through multiple luxury retail outlets.

Back event-driven bets in 2017

This is while around two-thirds posted negative risk-adjusted returns.

CEO of $60 billion French investment company

French people are less financially minded.

Privacy matters for celebrity property buyers

There were people living in neighbouring buildings trying to leverage off their name, so we felt we may as well leverage off them,” he adds.

Morning Coffee: Credit Suisse in unusual display of generosity to its bankers. The posture that will activate your brain

The claims follow a good year for Credit Suisse’s investment bankers globally even while its markets business struggled.

Time to go local for investment opportunities: UBS

The UBS cites regional healthcare as a particularly attractive sector for investment, as it remains a spending priority for governments in the Gulf.

International HNW Looking to Rent, Not Buy

The luxury real estate bubble looks to be bursting worldwide.

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