Managers of Wealth

The impact of a possible Greek default by Florian Ielpo, Unigestion

“While some volatility will likely hit global markets, we believe that the systemic implications of a Greek default are not as significant as they used to be.

Euro Area "Has the Tools" to Manage Fallout from a Greek Exit, says AB

While Greece’s potential exit from the euro area would represent a stiffer challenge than debt default, the region is better placed to handle such an event

Greece - An Update from BNP Paribas Investment Partners

Meanwhile an agreement between Greece and the creditors before the referendum could happen

Markets to remain volatile, investors poised for Grexit endgame opportunities

Markets are likely to remain volatile for some time after the historic Greek referendum on Sunday, warns the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organisations.

Bank holiday - St. James's Place Market Bulletin

These steps took the country nearer to the exit of the euro area, since a core rule of the eurozone is that there should be no restrictions on the movement of money or capital.

EFG Market Comment - An update on Greece

The worsening situation in Greece has been a dominant item in global news for most of the past few months.

Isle of Man Aviation Conference reinforces industry strength

The 5th annual Isle of Man Aviation Conference took place at the Villa Marina in Douglas on Thursday 25 June with an upbeat message from Economic Development Minister Laurence Skelly and the Isle of Man's Director of Civil Aviation Simon Williams.

The only game worth playing by Tim Price

“Continued growth past maturity for any entity becomes obesity or cancer.”

Are the streets of London still paved with gold? by Ceri Vokes and Louise Williamson, Withers

A runaway residential property market boasting increases of 20% year on year has made London the darling of the international property market for investors.

Why Buffett Bet A Billion On Solar By Henry Hewitt for Oilprice.com

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Trend still negative for 'safe-haven bonds': Coutts Global Markets Weekly

Though last week’s hopes for a resolution to the Greek debt crisis are now in doubt, German bunds and other ‘risk-free’ benchmarks remain in a downward trend.

Black Swan Dangers May Lurk in Emerging Markets Amid Greece Risk

If developed markets can regard the risk of Grexit with less trepidation than the maelstrom of 2008, for emerging markets, some of the ground has shifted in an undesired direction.

Barclays PLC And The Future Of Banking

People will look back upon the UK financial industry pre-2007 as a golden age, when everyone wanted to work in banks, and the sector generated billions of pounds in income for the country.

Malta at the Forefront of Family Business Legislation

This week, Malta has been reconfirmed as leader in the delivery and performance of eGovernment services amongst 33 countries (28 European Union Member States together with Iceland, Norway, Serbia, Switzerland and Turkey).

No gold at the end of the transparency rainbow by Geoff Cook

The current transparency agenda and the harmful tax practices initiative date all the way back to 1998, the year the OECD published its seminal paper ‘Harmful Tax Competition’ an Emerging Global Issue

Greece, in need of catharsis by Penny Lovell, Close Brothers

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Asset managers in Spain benefit from quest for higher yields

The recovery in Spain gives investors confidence

Trusts And Estates Practices: Engines Of Growth

In today’s environment, a well-managed and proactive trusts and estates practice can be a very financial rewarding specialization. This is the case for the largest law firms as well as law firms with only a few partners.

The Wealth Manager's Dilemma - John Blackman, JHC

Industry surveys show that the majority of firms expect to increase their compliance spend by more than 10% this year, and for most there will be additional business requirements competing for investment, such as a highly engaging ‘digital experienc

Using Tax Havens Secretly Is Bad for Shareholders - INSEAD

Tax havens are used for more than just saving money. When companies take advantage of their lack of transparency for more sinister activities, shareholders can lose out.

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