Managers of Wealth

Number of African billionaires club shrinks – Forbes Rankings for 2017

The individuals’ combined wealth in 2017, according to Forbes, stood at $70 billion.

The Oil War Is Only Just Getting Started

This would be the short-term game between low-cost producers and higher-cost producers.

How To Build A Successful Wealth Management Team

If the wealth manager is part of a larger financial institution, the requisite specialists might be employees of the firm.

Apocalypse soon? Why tycoons are buying their way into New Zealand

Among those securing tracts and luxury hideouts, seemingly in anticipation of the collapse of civilisation elsewhere, is Peter Thiel, a billionaire internet magnate.

Property boom in Dubai

The property market in Dubai has had a good start to the year thanks to new investment from Saudi Arabia, China and India.

Standard Life Investments - One size doesn't fit all

While there are signs of improving momentum across the global economy, we still believe there is justification for looser policy in many regions.

Regulation drives wealth industry's costs up to £4.5 billion

The report said that the bulk of the costs are driven by front office requirements, with £1.86 billion spent on front office professional for full service wealth managers, investment managers and private banks.

World economy strengthens despite uncertainty hitting new highs - Schroders

"Despite the increase in economic uncertainty, the world economy is strengthening with business surveys signalling an acceleration in growth. Concerns about Brexit and President Trump’s populist policies have been swept aside, prompting talk of

Cohesion Investments remain bullish on the investment opportunity that India presents for investors today.

Two of the things that have most held India back over the years have been corruption and the cash driven black economy, and Mr Modi addressed both in one swoop overnight.

Indian businessman buys Dubai's priciest property

Sprawling Dh53 million mansion perched above a golf course has recently been sold to a millionaire expat.

If The Center Of Influence Is The Client, Why Do So Few Wealth Managers Act Accordingly?

This commonly held perspective is right on target.

Dawn Fitzpatrick to Lead Investing at George Soros’s Investment Firm

The company also put on trades that benefited from Britain’s vote in June to exit the European Union.

Odey AM European fund manager departs after 18 years

The talent bench is strong and I leave our clients in good hands.

Ultra Luxury exhibition to debut in November

The GCC represent a big opportunity for luxury brands.

Open letter to Mark Carney on Robo-Advice By Adam French, Founder and CEO of Scalable Capital

The recent FCA Asset Management Study has highlighted many worrying concerns about the practices of incumbent asset management firms that need to be addressed.

St. James’s Place – “Earnings season presents a varied landscape as May and Trump “lead the world together”

The BT accounting scandal “does not significantly alter the investment case”, says Nick Purves of RWC Partners and that the price has fallen too far, Adrian Frost of Artemis Investment Management adds that BT is “a strong business with d

Trump’s travel ban: markets spooked, investors will be seeking out bargains

The deVere CEO continues: “The markets are jittery, but I think this is more a bump in the road than a major obstacle - for the moment at least.

Eurozone GDP comment - Nancy Curtin, CBAM

The economy is now seeing some momentum in the shape of improvement in the jobs market, while consumers are increasingly confident about spending despite price rises.

Scaling Three Eiffel Towers: REGTECH and the view from the top

Well, according to JWG, in the years between the financial crisis and 2020, regulators in G20 countries will have produced a document pile the height of three Eiffel Towers.

Trump's Two Huge Gifts To High-Caliber Wealth Managers

In the world President Trump is creating, increases in pools of financial assets will certainly benefit investment professionals.

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