Managers of Wealth

Is persistent dollar strength over?

In recent weeks, much has changed in global currency markets, thanks to shifting liquidity trends, falling energy prices, easing inflation, and China’s unexpectedly swift reopening.

4 Ways the Ultra-Wealthy Bank Differently Than You

About 20% of those surveyed are dissatisfied with the offerings of our current financial institution.

How Banks are Benefitting From SNB's Payment Shortfall

In 2021 and 2022, the SNB transferred six billion Swiss francs to the Confederation and the cantons, of which the cantons received a maximum of four billion and the Confederation a maximum of two billion Swiss francs.

Brace, brace! The US crashes through its debt ceiling, again

It is easy to dismiss a dispute over the US’s debt ceiling as a political fight that will be resolved before any damage to the country’s financial credibility.

Red Packet Catalog 2023: Hop into the Year of the Rabbit

More than 2,000 years later, both the form and function of the packets may have undergone transformation but the tradition remains

10 tips for a cleaner, greener (and leaner) 2023

Top of many resolutions lists this year will be the perennial favourites – exercising more often and eating more healthily.

Four "flavours" of value for equity investors

Value stocks can be found in many areas of global equity markets, but four areas in particular are catching our attention.

Why Merrill, bucking trend, won't offer independent model for advisors

Mindy Diamond, Diamond Consultants' CEO and founder, hosted the exchange on a podcast that explores how financial advisors are moving into different ways of doing business.

Francesco De Ferrari: «The world is not waiting for Credit Suisse»

In an interview with finews.asia, he notes the possibility of making acquisitions and discusses the power of social media, and forecasts when the share price of Credit Suisse will potentially recover.

IEQ Capital Welcomes Stone Point Capital as Strategic Partner

In conjunction with continued strong, organic growth, this partnership aims to accelerate IEQ's quest to transform traditional wealth management through a differentiated investment platform, idea-origination, and the ability to connect

9 richest billionaires in the Philippines have more wealth than 55 million Filipinos combined, report shows

The report said that in the Philippines, the poor are unable to recover from the lingering impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the high prices of goods such as red onions.

JPMorgan begins private lending drive with $10 billion - source

The Wall Street titan's move into the market is likely to put it head to head with established sector heavyweights such as Ares Management Corp and Apollo Global Management.

The Martin Lewis effect: Brits put financial trust in TV experts, but millennials and Gen Z keep it in the family

The research suggests that younger generations are much more likely to turn to family members for guidance in their financial decisions.

Racial Wealth Inequality Gradually Declines, But That Is No Reason To Celebrate

Wealth inequality remains high and most Black and Latino households did not see any wealth gains, while most White households did.

Conference highlights Cayman’s residency by investment offering

The event, hosted at the Kimpton Seafire Resort by one of the principal agents in the space, Latitude, and RIF Trust, showcased the government programmes that have so far drawn real estate investors, entrepreneurs and family offices to the islands.

Is a Power Struggle Brewing at UBS?

There is likely a tug-of-war going on at Switzerland's largest bank.

Why this could be the year to invest in contemporary art

Young professionals are embracing a diversifying art world, which could mean a continued boom for contemporary and ultra-contemporary works

Outlook 2023, Emerging markets debt: a new dawn?

Recent years have called for caution on emerging markets debt, but we now see an increasing number of enticing opportunities.

UK pay surges 6.4% but real wages drop 2.6%

For regular pay, this is the strongest growth rate seen outside of the coronavirus pandemic period.

Swiss Consumers Feel Pinch of Higher Borrowing Rates

Average interest rates for personal loans are rising and those who want or need to take out a consumer loan have to dig deeper and deeper into their pockets.

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