Managers of Wealth

Attractive opportunities in the “middle ground” of credit

Crossover credit, which covers corporate bonds in the area between investment grade and high yield, can offer some of the most interesting investment options.

Time to prepare for a peak in policy rates

But policymakers face the challenge of balancing their battle with inflation against mounting risks to growth and financial stability.

Five takes on multi-asset investing in post-pandemic China

Up until recently, the main hindrance for Chinese bonds was accessibility.

For Credit Suisse, Gallows Humor is No Laughing Matter

It shows a certain degree of nonchalance in viewing the crisis embroiling Switzrand's second-largest Swiss bank, especially since its current stock price of 1.68 Swiss francs won't buy you a lot of bread.

The Secret Recipe For Becoming Wealthy At a Young Age?

This work should have prospects for advancement, or we should be able to identify opportunities in the market and change work to achieve an increase in our budget.

SJP 2023 Budget Analysis: A Budget for Growth

The changes and what they mean for financial planning strategy

UK Budget: Chancellor’s attempts to lift medium-term growth are unlikely to succeed

Despite a raft of measures to boost growth, and positive short-term news from the OBR, we think the outlook for the UK remains challenging.

How a weaker US dollar would hit Swiss equities: J Safra Sarasin

The Swiss stock market’s performance is strongly correlated to the US dollar, a factor often overlooked by investors, according to Karsten Junius and Wolf von Rotberg.

Millennials are more likely than other generations to support a cap on personal wealth

According to a new Fast Company-Harris Poll, most Americans would not support a cap on someone’s net worth, but one generation was more open to the idea.

Market volatility expected as debt ceiling impasse looms on the horizon

The UBS Chief Investment Office (CIO) provides guidance in the event of a last-minute settlement that raises the debt ceiling as well as a failure by Congress to do so.

COVID-19 Luxembourg Update: Exceptional Measures Applicable to Companies Ends

The period of application of the exceptional measures provided for by the law was extended several times during COVID-19 and finally ended on 31 December 2022 in view of the improvement in the overall health situation.

Strategy blog: Banking stress containable

Its large investment portfolio was particularly exposed to longer-dated bonds, with little hedging to protect against rising policy rates.

No Bonuses for Credit Suisse Executive Board

Nevertheless, salaries for management did not fall as quickly as in 2021, because the fixed salary component was raised in total from 29.5 million to 32.2 million Swiss francs, corresponding to the total compensation for the past year.

Division and optimism in the Spear’s Property Survey 2023

The Spear’s research unit tapped into this deep resource of knowledge to get an idea of how the most rarefied reaches of the property market have changed – and how conditions may soon evolve.

Here's how to retire with a millionaire's income stream ⁠— even if you don't have a seven-figure nest egg just yet

Now, if you have a portfolio of just $500,000, you can still generate $40,000 a year of passive income — but you’ll need to find stocks that pay out an average 8% yield in annual dividends.

‘The state must not fix everything’: Raiffeisen CIO on SVB collapse

Matthias Geissbühler said that surging interest rates would cause collateral damage, including among banks such as Silicon Valley Bank which had not managed risk effectively.

Philanthropy or the art of taming time

Pioneering spirits - Reflecting on time in the service of philanthropy with Croisine Martin-Roland.

Vietnam among top five property investment destinations for wealthy Singaporeans

Managing director of Knight Frank Vietnam, Alex Crane, said foreign investors have special interest in the Vietnamese property market as shown by large private property investments last year.

Where are the opportunities in fixed income?

After falling at the start of 2023, fixed income yields have been climbing again, reflecting worries over inflation and the potential for further monetary tightening.

The Ruffer Guide: The dangers of dancing

Investors are being lured back onto the dance floor by the siren song of Fomo, just when the music could be about to stop, writes Ruffer fund manager Duncan MacInnes.

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