Managers of Wealth

As bond markets are challenged, alternatives gain in attraction - HSBC Private Bank

Safe haven bonds have become more volatile and are likely to suffer from gradually rising yields this year.

Offshore markets experience healthy uptick in M&A Activity to round off 2012

Appleby Reports Offshore M&A Activity for Q4 2012

UK warns Europe's bank pay curbs will backfire

European proposals to curb bank bonuses will lead to higher salaries and a less stable financial system, Britain has argued, in a last ditch attempt to water-down rules that threaten the City.

Rothschild Market Perspective - Dirk Wiedmann, Head of Investments

Market Perspective is the new name for our Asset Allocation Report. The reason for the change is straightforward: we cover more than just asset allocation, and the new title reflects our broader horizons.

The Baron Philippe de Rothschild Charity Dinner At Old Manila

A cocktail reception was held at Salon de Ning where tres chic guests enjoyed the Barons de Rothschild Brut Champagne.

Coutts Wealth Watch: Central banks, investors underpin gold; but risk assets to shine more in 2013

Despite record levels of central bank buying and still-strong investor demand in 2012, prices have recently slipped back to last year’s mid-point.

The Lost Decade? by Justin Urquhart Stewart

After all we had ten years of boom and thus, as is usual with such cycles, we shall have ten years of lean (as in meat – horse or otherwise).

Regulation Schregulation by Phil Banas

The global wealth management industry is increasingly focused on complying with the torrent of new regulations pouring forth from hyper-active legislators and hitherto light-touch regulators.

The mess Macquarie made

Management believed the issues could be quietly dealt with behind closed doors

Bank Of America Back Door Bailout Comes To Light

MANY people became rightfully upset about bailouts given to big banks during the mortgage crisis

New report shows fall in net household financial wealth in Spain - RESEARCH

The report records a reduction in the ability of Spaniards to save, invest and repay their debt.

Getting the most from our Websites

Since we launched our first site (EUBankers) in 2006 we have expanded the group to 5 sites

Metal or miners: How should advisers gain access to gold?

“If you like gold, then gold equities is the way to play it."

Coutts Wealth Watch - "Get real about inflation risks"

Even so, investors must guard against the wealth-eroding effects of inflation. Real assets, not inflation-linked bonds, are the solution.

Academia and practitioners agree no significant evidence to support EU ban on naked CDS - RESEARCH

Discussion around this research found that there is little evidence to suggest that the EU-wide ban on naked CDS positions will achieve its aims.

The case for more QE - BofA Merrill Lynch

At a global level, stable inflation expectations, a negative output gap and the lack of macroprudential risks call for further monetary easing.

Closing international tax loopholes by George Bull

Will the OECD plan solve the problem? We don’t think it will, but it’s a step in the right direction. We summarise the issues and consider how the UK positions itself on international tax developments.

Yen hands baton to sterling in race to the bottom - Coutts

The baton has been passed to the UK as policymakers around the world begin to look to weak currencies to shore up growth.

Mercer’s delegated investment solutions posts strong growth in 2012

In Europe, Mercer’s delegated assets grew by $7 billion in 2012 and now stand at $17.5 billion as at 31 December.

German households buck the trend on financial wealth - RESEARCH

The report also highlighted the relatively high level of savings and aversion to debt acquisition in Germany

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