Managers of Wealth

These are the richest billionaires in South Africa in 2017

South Africa, as has been the case for several years, is represented by six billionaires, who mostly profited from a stronger rand in 2016, as indicated below.

A Quarter of Wealthy Investors Don’t Have an Advisor, Study Says

Investors say they prefer to make their own investment decisions, an indication that advisors underestimate the need to broaden their services, according to a new CFA study.

UAE is now one of the top 20 billionnaire capitals in the world

UAE saw five new billionaires in 2016, according to wealth tracker

Morningstar’s Annual Global Asset Flows Report Shows Slowing Demand for Global Markets as 2016 Inflows Decrease

The Morningstar Global Asset Flows Report is based on assets reported by more than 4,000 fund groups across 85 domiciles.

The 9 best countries in the world for working women, as voted by expats

In a new survey by InterNations, the world’s largest network for people who live and work abroad, the company asked 14,300 expats

Asia a Driving Force For VP Bank

Compared to the organic development of net new money in 2015, net new money showed a significant improvement in 2016.

European Alternative Asset Managers Must Work Hard to Get on Consultants' Buy Lists

Alternatives managers are finding it difficult to displace traditional managers on European consultants' buy lists, but those that are persistent will be rewarded

Duration fears spark linker exodus despite inflation leap

Figures from the Investment Association released last Friday showed the largest net outflows on record for index-linked gilt funds in January, equivalent to 2 per cent of the sector’s assets.

Is Art an Object of Passion or an Asset Like Any Other?

Hoffman recalled how at the time, “everyone said it was very crude” to approach art as an asset class, since “art was about passion.”

The Hierarchy Of Personal Financial Advisors

Private wealth managers, the most exclusive of this bunch, typically require a minimum of $5 million.

FTSE reshuffle - what’s in and what’s out - Charles Stanley

Index reshuffles matter because tracker funds buy and sell many millions of pounds of shares based on FTSE Russell’s changes. Here’s an overview of this quarter’s promotions and demotions in the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250.

UoB Researchers Develop an ‘Early Warning System’ to Avert or Mitigate Financial Crises

University of Birmingham researchers have developed an 'early warning system' to avert or mitigate financial crises.

How Smaller Hedge Funds Can Raise Money From Single-Family Offices And The Super-Rich

Connecting with senior executives or family members directly can be very productive.

Nearly Three-Quarters of Hedge Funds are Introducing New Fee Structures to Satisfy Investor Demand

The hedge fund industry is at a key inflection point.

Rising UHNW population to continue migration trend while cultivating real estate, passport portfolios

The global ultra-high-net-worth population continues to grow.

Schroders: UK GDP will grow faster than expected in years ahead

Azad Zagana, chief European economist at Schroders has revealed the reasons why he has pushed up his estimate for UK GDP growth, but warned of tougher times ahead.

Credit Suisse Predicts Paltry 3.5% Growth for Hedge Funds in 2017

Perhaps that will not be enough of a motivating factor to keep inflows moving, though.

Lord Rothschild warns 70 years of prosperity at risk

'There could well be a period ahead of us when the avoidance of risk is as high a priority as the pursuit of gain,' warns RIT Capital chairman.

Global ultra-wealthy population grows in 2016 despite uncertainty

One key influence on income in 2016 has been the performance of stock markets in dollar terms.

Financial firms lead in gender diversity

A report by Morgan Stanley finds that just 16 per cent of senior executive roles across the sector are held by women