Managers of Wealth

Sanlam FOUR launches Real Assets Fund

Founded in 2006, Sanlam FOUR is part of the Sanlam Group, a global financial services group with a $11bn market value and 100 years of heritage.

Nikko Asset Management expands green bond capability

SSA-issued bonds offer one of the highest levels of “green purity” with a focus on climate change mitigation.

Old Mutual Int’l targets UK IHT with Singapore trust option

Provides a flexible way to balance access to capital and UK inheritance tax planning

Akaan Lombard International to acquire Principal Seguros life insurance business in Mexico

This acquisition will enable Akaan Lombard International to accelerate its growth plans for Mexico and Latin America, serving the needs of high net worth individuals, their families and institutions across the region.

UBS to Start Currency Pricing, Trading Engine in Singapore

UBS’s launch may bolster the foreign-exchange trading infrastructure in Singapore, which faces competition from Hong Kong and Tokyo to be the top Asian hub for the asset class.

BlackRock’s Decade: How the Crash Forged a $6.3 Trillion Giant

Ten years later, its shrewd moves are a master class in capitalizing on others’ risk.

Invesco says price not right for Ashley's Debenhams bid

Sports Direct has taken a £85 million hit on its investment in Debenhams, as its price tumbled almost 70% from 40p a year ago.

AXA Singapore unveils new high net worth insurance solution

The protection also extends to properties such as yachts and luxury and performance cars.

GAM outlines liquidation plan for unconstrained/absolute return bond funds

GAM Holding AG / GAM outlines liquidation plan for unconstrained/absolute return bond funds.

Cannabis cleanse? Why big tech is giving pot businesses the boot

YouTube and others are erasing the accounts of marijuana brands, limiting their ability to advertise themselves

International US hit longest bull market history

UK investors in US stocks have done particularly well from a combination of strong stock market returns and a weakening of the pound against the dollar.

Swiss group reopens flagship EM equity fund

According to a shareholder note seen by Citywire Selector, the Geneva-based group alerted investors to its plans to reopen the RAM (Lux) SF-Emerging Markets Equities on 31 July.

Guernsey claims more than half of new captive growth in Europe

The research, conducted in partnership with Wilmington Trust, showed that of 17 new structures licensed in Europe in 2017, nine were domiciled in Guernsey.

deVere Group increases its investment into the UK

Its mission was to shake the very foundations of the way in which retirement advice was delivered in the UK.

Emerging trends towards impact investing as Asia’s ESG revolution awaits

The key difference, he explained, is that ESG can be used to boost alpha as fund managers use it to help them beat the market, while the focus of SRI is very beta-focused and aims to match market cycles.

Emerging trends in portfolio advisory – a view from the MSCI experts

Lee first explained that MSCI focuses on four areas of research, namely index, analytics, Environment, Social & Governance research and real estate.

Mercer to acquire Northern American specialist consultantsMe

Transaction to complement Mercer’s existing investment consulting, alternatives and wealth management offerings

Apex and Genstar buy hedge fund administrator

The acquisition adds a further $24 billion in assets under administration to the Group's portfolio and is a strong strategic and cultural fit given its independent business model and focus on delivering a personal approach customer service.

Aquila partners with ex-Bellevue CEO’s research firm

Peter said this sector is key for Aquila, promising significant growth while big-name Swiss equities are struggling.

Guernsey’s captive expertise and efforts in Asia earns award

Guernsey Finance has also had a permanent presence in Shanghai for more than 10 years.