Managers of Wealth

Meet Alan Higgins, the contrarian at the Queen’s bank

He has a serious appetite for investing those billions in ideas that go against the flow

Research finds most rich people aren't worried about wealth inequality because practically everyone they know is rich, too

In one study, they estimated the percentage of people who fell into 11 different income bands, and in the other, they estimated the average income of people in each quintile.

Charlie Hebdo's jihadist tragedy turns into fame, wealth and anxiety

Within a few months, tragedy has transformed Charlie Hebdo from a little-known, struggling satirical newspaper into a renowned brand name swimming in cash.

Rice Warner: Bricks and mortar underpin Australia’s concentrated private wealth

The underlying statistics present both a challenge and potential opportunity for FSC delegates to visualise over the next two days.

Do you qualify for the new IHT £1m allowance? Planning’s the name of the game… by Joan Foster

The debate continues to rumble on about the complexities surrounding the new £1m Inheritance Tax Nil Rate Band. So with four years until it’s fully introduced, why should you start planning now, and why are couples without children being left

"Game set and match" by Temple Field

Well, what a fascinating six months we have just witnessed in the London residential property market.

Tougher Rules Can't Repair Banking's Broken Culture

Financial rule-makers haven't been idle, but that might be part of the problem.

Marching on - St. James's Place Market Bulletin

Despite it being a week when all major equity markets (and many bond markets) posted positive returns, the underlying sense was one of far greater caution as the focus, once again, turned to events at the Fed and the ongoing question of when – not i

Portus III - So what did the Romans do for us? by Justin (Latrinus) Urquhart Stewart

As the saying goes Rome wasn't built in a day, and I can now confidently attest that, despite the best efforts of OstroGoths, Byzantines and others, this part of the Roman Empire would not be destroyed in a day either.

Updated Accounting Systems Help Navigate Unstable Markets by Matt Bellias

As markets shift in Europe and elsewhere, asset managers must be prepared to address the effects of instability on their investments.

All out of bubblegum by Tim Price

The plot, inspired by a Ray Nelson short story, ‘Eight O’Clock in the Morning’, has Roddy Piper as a drifter who comes across some special sunglasses. When worn, these sunglasses reveal the world for what it really is.

Schroders overtakes Aberdeen during turbulent time for markets

Firm now looks after £309.9bn, making it the biggest listed manager in the FTSE 100

Practicality and romance: Hollywood and pre-nups by PennyLovell

Usually, the goings on in Hollywood are far removed from my own.

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We are pleased to present you with the July 2015 issue of Intouch

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