Managers of Wealth

How Boomer Parents Feel About Leaving Inheritances

One thing most of the parents had in common: They’re afraid of running out of money.

ABN AMRO’s Insights Report says diamond industry should gear up for change

Says price competition and growth of lab-grown diamonds would impact industry in years to come

Why 223-Year-Old State Street Is Trying To Think Like Silicon Valley

On a brisk October afternoon in Boston the second floor of State Street’s Channel Center office is swarming with a mix of executives, investors and entrepreneurs who think they have the next great idea for financial services.

Hedge fund managers seeing increased costs under Basel III — survey

Only 20% of fund managers have a clear understanding of how their prime brokers calculate their worth in terms of the revenue

The bankers set to get the biggest bonuses in Asia

Bucking the downward bonus trend will be difficult, especially in the wake of second-half market turmoil in China.

Investors dash to cash, reports latest fund managers’ survey

Investors remain overweight equities and underweight bonds, and stubbornly long tech, eurozone and Japanese stocks assets now most vulnerable to a redemption/recession shakedown

The Global Risks Report 2016

The World Economic Forum has just published “The Global Risks Report 2016”. The 11th edition of the study draws attention to ways that global risks could evolve and interact in the next decade.

China: A Culture Obsessed With Material Wealth

China has been a fascinating story for the past few decades.

Art works: how art in the office boosts staff productivity

A bright creative workspace can make employees more productive, lower stress and increase wellbeing

The world's 20 richest football clubs

Deloitte has unveiled its Football Money League based on 2014/15 revenue.

From Barclays to eBay: Top global CEOs say men’s role important in driving gender diversity

Engagement of men in diversity and inclusion efforts has dropped from 49 per cent to 38 per cent, more than 10 points, since 2014.

A golden opportunity for Australian banks

The proportion of those investing overseas has doubled over the last four years.

What Makes Health Insurance So Expensive?

Americans spend about twice as much on health care per person compared to citizens of other wealthy countries.

Where is the Wealth by Alexander Johnson, Scorpio Partnership

A different way to skin the same growth cat, and this week’s article, looks at the need to develop clear target client segments to fit your business proposition.

Wealth management compensation: What U.S. financial advisers get paid

Advisers typically charge clients a fee anywhere from 1% to 1.5% on assets under management.

Why cash is the most crucial asset class for wealth managers

Andrew Thatcher says cash is the one to get right if wealth advisers want to keep their clients making gains

More Chinese at helm of international organisations

Trend underscores growing influence of China in traditionally Western institutions

End the era of tax havens, says Oxfam

An Economy for the 1%

Customer Engagement with American Affluents Achieved through Loyalty Program Design

Loyalty programs can serve as an incredibly effective method of customer retention, and engaging high-value consumers creates a significant impact on profitability.

China's Millionaires Prefer Apple and Chanel As Luxury Gift Spending Rebound

This increase marks the beginning of a rebound from a two-year decline totaling 30 percent that was reported in last year’s survey.

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