Managers of Wealth

UBS Tries Old-School Investment Banking

The goal: Give advice and conduct trades while taking less risk

The legend of the unsinkable ship – A lesson in risk management for corporates

The demise of celebrated global investment banks Bear Stearns and Lehman Brothers previously regarded as “too big to fail” during the global economic recession of 2007-2009 was rather synonymous with sinking of the Titanic.

2015 has all the hallmarks of a pivotal year for global financial markets

Andrew Milligan, Head of Global Strategy, Standard Life Investments, said “In 2015 we anticipate modestly higher economic growth of around 3.75%, similar to the average of the 2000s, which will generate sufficient corporate earnings and – of g

Stock market Winners and Losers of the Year(so far) by

Well I know it's not quite the end of the year yet but I thought we should have a look at some of the stock market leaders and laggers as we head for the holiday period.

We seem to have miscalculated by Tim Price

You can be for gold, or you can be for paper, but you cannot possibly be for both.

American Express Chief Views Bitcoin as a Competitor

While competitors like Mastercard are embroiled in acrimony with Bitcoin and it’s proponents, American Express (AMEX) has a more diplomatic approach to the digital currency.

Saxo Bank's Outrageous Predictions for 2015 is out!

Uncertain times call for unconventional thinking. We think that we’ve got 10 scenarios that fit the bill.

The City's great and good can all learn from private banking

Private bankers are rebuilding their reputation after the financial crisis. The rest of the financial industry would do well to take notice of how they’re doing. Giulia Cambieri reports

Paris Region: a Gateway city for Asian and Middle Eastern investors

High level of cross-border investments from Asia and the Middle East. In 2013, these two areas both invested between $10 and $12 billion outside of their respective regions.

Inside Liechtenstein's princely art collection, new tokens in its diplomacy

The doctor ushers an excited group of Chinese journalists swiftly through the thick metal jaws and into an unassuming underground storage facility

Investment Outlook for London Residential Property in 2015 - Temple Field Property

“The Election, the threat of a Mansion Tax and plans to levy CGT on property investment by overseas investors cast a dark shadow over London Residential Property, but short-term political concerns must not be allowed to cloud an excellent medium to

BlackRock Investment Institute’s 2015 Investment Outlook

The Outlook, "Dealing with Divergence," explores the Institute's main economic assumptions, top investment ideas and views on likely cross currents for 2015.

How to Clog the Brain Drain from Financial Services by Matt Stone, Director of Marketing at Kurtosys

While the world of finance is known for handling money, it’s equally recognized for the high salaries that employees can earn – even at the lower levels.

AMP Capital’s outlook for real assets in 2015

AMP Capital, a long-term investor in real assets, expects further demand for prime real estate and infrastructure assets in 2015 as institutional investors such as global pension funds, insurers and sovereign wealth funds continue to search for more consi

Standard Chartered release global outlook for 2015

We believe that what John Maynard Keynes referred to as “animal spirits” - a spontaneous urge to action rather than inaction, and not the outcome of a weighted average of quantitative benefits multiplied by quantitative probabilities - are wha

David Hobbs, CEO of Cofunds, discusses his UK outlook for 2015

These outlook pieces usually start with is set to be an eventful year for the industry’.

About Nots and Yachts by Justin Urquhart Stewart

The Human Cost for Economic Failure

Striking gold by Tim Price

We need to stop the insanity

Coutts Investment Outlook 2015: On and Off the Beaten Track

The 2015 Investment Outlook provides insight from Arne Hassel, Head of Investments at Coutts and his senior team: Alan Higgins, Chief Investment Officer for the UK; Norman Villamin, Chief Investment Officer for Europe, Terence Moll, Head of Asset Allocati

On The Record: PUBLICA, Switzerland Stefan Beiner Head of asset management and deputy CEO

The major concern remains the low interest rate environment. We do not believe rates will increase as fast as in other cycles.

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