Managers of Wealth

Asset owners wary of hedge funds despite Trump potential

Some argue that hedge funds will benefit both from the support of US president-elect Donald Trump and increased volatility. But many institutions are reluctant to invest in them.

Fatcat bankers to pocket £5bn in biggest bonuses for a decade as campaigners slam "unjustified" pay levels

Goldman Sachs veteran Michael Sherwood could pocket more than the £17m he received last year

Bob Doll’s Predictions for 2017

Many higher income investors comfortably reach their contribution limits halfway through the year, or sooner.

The Role Of Life Insurance In Living To 120

Clearly for the wealthy, comprehensive longevity planning will become increasingly important

3 insurance policies for ultra-high-net-worth clients

With great wealth comes great responsibility and potential liability.

Tapping into the golden age of asset management

The trend that we tap into is what we call the golden age of asset management.

From “Brexit” to Trump, Experts Got 2016 All Wrong

Politics and central bank policy set the pace for 2016, throwing some unexpected curves at the market.

Charities Briefing: VAT and Gift Aid pitfalls

Some case studies demonstrating VAT and Gift Aid pitfalls and opportunities.

2016 year end review: A year to “Keep Calm and Carry On”? by Jonathan Marriott, LGT Vestra

It has been a year of extraordinary events and tragic losses.

2017 European Investor Optimism Remains High, Despite a Year of Geopolitcal Shocks

More than 600 high-net-worth investors participated in a Private Client survey which polled participants on key European, U.S. and global investment issues.

Investment Management Outlook 2017 - Deloitte

Several major trends will likely impact the investment management industry in the coming year. T

Wealth Management Will Become A Significantly Greater Business Thanks To President-Elect Trump

While the wealth management business has always been good, strong indications show that the potential for success will increase – possibly exponentially – under a Trump administration.

UBS: Gold to Average $1,350 an Ounce in 2017

UBS sees gold as “attractive” and says it would buy “into further weakness, gradually building a long-term gold position”.

ETF Graveyard Starting to Fill Up

BlackRock, Vanguard ($612.2 billion of assets) and State Street control almost 82% of all ETF assets, the publication notes.

Inevitable Chain Reaction

Asset managers cannot afford to ignore robo-advice and digital ledger technology

Five Key Trends that will see FinTech Enhance its Role and Impact in 2017

Probably the biggest trend will be the continued democratization of data.

St. James’s Place – “Markets sail through rocky year”

Unforeseen political outcomes rocked investor sentiment in 2016, but leading stock markets surged anyway.

Barclays - Compass Report - Q1 2017

Published by the Barclays’ Wealth and Investment Management division, the quarterly research focuses on providing investment advice and recommendations to investors around the world, including the MENA region.

Sebastien Ogier has 'nothing to lose' with M-Sport in WRC 2017

Ogier believes his record of success so far means that anything he achieves with M-Sport in the coming season will be a bonus.

The Great British Break-Up: How Brexit Will Impact Fashion in 2017

Some have interpreted this as a signal that Britain may attempt to maintain access to the EU’s single market, further clouding the matter.

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