Managers of Wealth

What the Murdoch succession saga teaches elite families about wealth and power

The Murdoch succession saga reveals the hidden complexities of passing on vast family wealth.

Elon Musk’s $1 Trillion Pay Proposal: Redefining CEO Compensation in the 21st Century

Tesla’s recent move to propose a $1 trillion compensation package for Elon Musk represents the boldest statement yet in this ongoing corporate drama.

London's status as a global hub for the world's rich may be under threat — but it's still holding on to their fortunes

The UK is facing an exodus of super-wealthy residents after changes in its tax policies.

Former Baloise CEO Gert De Winter has passed away

He was CEO of the insurer for seven years.

Meet Kingdom Group: the fast-growing UK-based services provider that covers everything from security to healthcare

The firm is still founder-owned and led. CEO Terry Barton shows no sign of slowing down – Kingdom now supports more than 5,000 customers and employs around 11,500 people.

Cantor Fitzgerald brings equity architects behind Berenberg's DACH success

Now the equity guru is taking over at Cantor Fitzgerald and driving the New York-based financial firm's expansion into Europe.

Why Italy is bucking the super-rich clampdown

A long-time favorite of the rich and famous, Italy is now attracting a fresh influx of ultra-wealthy arrivals looking to make the most of la dolce vita.

Will the economy’s 2025 resilience continue?

After outpacing cautious expectations in the first half of the year, the global economy could face new challenges from trade policy uncertainty and inflation over the coming months.

Swiss insurance sector posts mixed results in the 2024 financial year

Swiss insurance companies achieved aggregate annual profits of CHF 10.4 billion in 2024, which represents a 24% decrease over the previous year.

Artemis announces plans to offer global small-cap strategy

Artemis has announced plans to offer an actively managed global small-cap strategy run by its SmartGARP investment team.

From Paris and London to Washington, fiscal jitters are back

The UK has a window to move closer towards fiscal balance and may take limited steps.

HSBC AM Joins Peers With Private Equity Fund Targeting Wealthy

It’s aimed at investors in the UK, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

Asia’s ultra-wealthy weigh up alternatives exposures

The firm, which has over US$600 billion ($917 billion) in assets under advisory and discretionary outsourced CIO mandates, counts family offices and foundations as close to quarter of its client composition.

Most HNWIs prefer hybrid model in wealth services: survey

Nearly 40% said they are interested in attending physical investment seminars.

On the quest to become suddenly rich

“No warning can save a people determined to grow suddenly rich.”

From Mauritius to Singapore: Where HNWIs Are Buying Residency in 2025

From Mauritius’s affordable seaside option for $50,000 to Singapore’s billionaire pathway at $10 million, golden visas in 2025 cover a wide spectrum of investment thresholds.

Two Supervisory Organizations Join Forces

The two supervisory organizations for asset managers and trustees, Fincontrol Suisse and Osfin (Organisation de surveillance financière), are merging to form Osfincontrol.

Richest 10% of households hold almost half of country's wealth

A professional services firm that specialises in wealth management has cautioned that despite the figures, most households still need to be cautious with their finances.

Standard Chartered’s Brian O’Neill on bank transformations

His areas of focus include building a culture of operational resilience and harnessing technological advancements to drive value.

LPL Financial on target to retain 90% of Commonwealth financial advisors, Wolfe Research analyst says

However, Raymond James has had success recruiting Commonwealth advisors.

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