Managers of Wealth

Switzerland’s alternative fund industry braces for regulatory change

Proposed changes to the regulatory regime governing Switzerland’s fund industry have prompted a number of alarmist headlines in recent weeks.

Bullion Takes It On the Chin – What’s Next?

The markets generally overreact to negative news, however, investors should keep in mind gold’s normal monthly historical volatility.

Schroders’ Turner cautiously bullish after difficult 2011

Jane Turner, manager of Schroders’ multi-manager funds, is cautious about the near-term outlook for markets following a difficult 2011 and a rally in which she was held back by exposure to US high-yield debt and defensive shares.

Market Vectors launches emerging markets bond ETF

HYEM seeks to replicate as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the price and yield performance of The BofA Merrill Lynch High Yield US Emerging Markets Liquid Corporate Plus Index (EMHY), which is comprised of U.S. dollar-denominated bonds issu

Russian banks struggle for capital

Investment bankers covering financial institutions in Moscow are hoping for bountiful months to come in equity issuance.

Where Does the Real Value Lie for Fixed Income?

Whether the recent shift in Treasury yields reflects a short-term event or the beginning of a real reversal, Mr. Popp suggests that the time may be right for investors to evaluate how an eventual rise in interest rates may impact their portfolios.

Businesses are bullish on the prospects for Sharia-compliant products and services - Research

A global survey of C-level and senior executives shows that demand for Sharia orientated products and services is strong, and expected to grow.

Coin and Bullion Company Launches Interactive Coin Collections

his is especially true when collections grow to become very valuable and it can make it quite difficult to enjoy their passion of coin collecting.

BlackRock Sovereign Risk Index: Singapore and Taiwan debut in top 10

BlackRock today released the results of its latest BlackRock Sovereign Risk Index.

Wine investment and India

Wine, as an investment asset class, is just beginning to happen in India.

Pictet opens Agora fund to external investors

Working with Ijaouane are Elif Aktug, the fund lead manager, and Benoît Capiod, senior investment manager.

Deutsche Bank Receives 45 "Best in Class" Awards in Global Custodian's 2012 Securities Lending Survey

The Global Custodian Securities Lending Survey is one of the largest market surveys and aims to measure the services provided by agent lenders.

SIG launches new ‘DFM style’ Spectrum Select client reports

Previously only available to financial advisers who had £1 million invested in Skandia’s Spectrum range of risk targeted funds, Spectrum Select is a unique service which enables financial advisers to provide their clients with a highly persona

American Eagle Silver, Gold Bullion Coin Sales Slide in April

Demand tumbled last month for American Eagle silver and gold bullion coins, according to April sales figures reported by the United States Mint.

HSBC Lowers 2012 Gold Forecast 5% To $1,760/oz

HSBC has lowered its gold price forecasts for 2012 and 2013 amid weak demand from the Indian jewelry sector and lower expectations for further economic stimulus measures in the U.S.

Credit Suisse’s Asset Management Division Releases the Q2 2012 Edition of the Alternatives Quarterly

Mr. Keitel views the recent correction in risky assets not as a reversal of fortune for the markets, but rather as a renewed buying opportunity in the coming weeks for investors, especially in light of what he believes are attractive valuations.

Man Group Has $1 Billion Outflows; Shares Slide on Cash Concern

The shares slid as much as 8 percent. Clients redeemed $4.1 billion from Man’s investment funds, which was partly offset by $3.1 billion of sales, the London-based company said today.

HSBC Lowers 2012 Gold Forecast 5% To $1,760/oz

At 1346 GMT, spot gold traded at $1,655.79/oz, down 0.4% on the day.

Financial services firms extend regional alliance

ASIA will be a wholly owned subsidiary of Standard Chartered Bank that will be managed separately from the bank’s operations.

Swiss Wealth Launches UCITS IV Fund Of Funds

The fund will have between 25 and 35 underlying funds, run by managers including Amundi Alternative Investments and Dalton Strategic Partnership, and featuring a diversified group of strategies.