Managers of Wealth

A Hedge Fund With $830 Million In Assets Went Bust After The Swiss Franc Surge

Everest Capital, based in Miami and specializing in emerging markets, still manages seven funds with about $2.2 billion in assets

Bitcoin is threat to sterling and may aid terrorists, warn banks

The UK’s biggest banks are questioning how Bitcoin and other virtual currencies are monitored

Third £20 Face Value Silver Coin Pays Tribute to Sir Winston Churchill

The Royal Mint has unveiled (15th January) the theme of its third United Kingdom “£20 for £20” coin which pays tribute to the great British statesman Sir Winston Churchill.

Canada’s First Prime Minister Sir John MacDonald Honored on New Coins

total of four coins have been issued on the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the birth of John MacDonald.

HighTower Snags UBS Advisor Team

HighTower Advisors has announced that TC Wealth Management, an advisory team with $550 million in assets under management, joined the advisory group on Jan. 5, the second business day of the new year.

Fidelity adds manager trio to direct fund platform

It has included Aberdeen Asset Management, First State Investments and Investec Asset Management to its open-architecture offering.

Royal Bank of Canada Hires J.P. Morgan to Help Sell Swiss Operation

Royal Bank of Canada has hired J.P. Morgan to run a sale process for RBC Suisse SA, its Swiss wealth-management operations

United States Mint 2015 Proof American Silver Eagle

The United States Mint has started accepting orders for the 2015 Proof American Silver Eagle. This coin represents a collector version of the popular silver bullion coin.

Blackfield Capital CEO led life of luxury and had US expansion plans before disappearing with firm’s assets

Today, almost three months on, further information surrounding the internal operations of the company have emerged

Gold a needed portfolio diversifier as central banks head in opposite directions

The European Central Bank, the Bank of Japan and the People’s Bank of China are all moving toward more accommodative policies as growth slows and deflationary risks emerge, he noted.

Trophy homes sign of Dublin's wealth magnet

There are always going to be a handful of super wealthy people

Centennial of the Battle of the Falkland Islands £2 Coin

The Falkland Islands Government & Treasury have issued a new £2 coin which commemorates the Centennial of the Battle of the Falkland Islands.

Legg Mason board OKs new share purchases by top holder Trian

Baltimore asset manager Legg Mason Inc's board has approved additional future share purchases by its top investor, Trian Fund Management, according to company filing on Friday.

RIT Capital Partners in deal for GVO Investment Management

RIT Capital Partnershas agreed a deal to acquire GVO Investment Management from Hansa Aktiengesellschaft subject to regulatory approval.

J.P. Morgan Asset Management and Sonnedix Announce Global Solar Joint Venture

J.P. Morgan Asset Management and Sonnedix announce today that institutional investors advised by J.P. Morgan Asset Management have joined Sonnedix's management and shareholders in a new 50/50 joint venture platform company, Sonnedix Power Holdings L

Quadruple fund launch for Nordic asset management group

Danske Capital has sought to strengthen its SICAV fund range with the launch of four new funds covering equities and specialist fixed income approaches.

BMO Global Asset Management Launches Alternative Strategies Fund

BMO Global Asset Management today launched the BMO Alternative Strategies Fund which seeks to provide investors with an additional source of portfolio diversification and return over varying market environments.

Allianz To Co-Invest up to $1 Bil. in US Real Estate with Manulife

Manulife Contributing 80% of Two Core Office Properties as First Venture

Austria’s Klimt and His Women “The Expectation” Gold Coin Wins Coin of the Year

FW Media, sponsors of the Coin of the Year Award, have just announced that an Austrian Coin has won the title of Coin of the Year.

Ex-UBS bankers to launch hedge fund in January

The fund aims to raise 100 million euros and generate 15 percent annual gains through investments in stocks, bonds and other securities, Constanty and Baetz told Reuters.