11/27/2015
Net worth of HNIs in India to rise 94% by 2020
According to the report, the pool of investable assets held by HNIs in Asia could reach $14.5 trillion by 2020, a growth of 160% in the current decade
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11/27/2015
Switzerland To Launch Huge War On Cash Experiment
The intent of this experiment is to force banks to lend out cash and encourage people and firms to spend their money rather than saving it and later on pay for the penalty.
11/26/2015
Institutionalisation raises operational bar for hedge funds, says survey
And the longer term trend is for more of the same.
11/26/2015
Offshore industry tipped for growth driven by EM demand
Entrepreneurs and high net worth individuals are largely regarded by respondents as the primary contributors to offshore’s growth in this region over the next five years.
11/26/2015
Guernsey funds grow by nearly £5 billion in Q3
Figures from the Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC) show that, at the end of September 2015, the net asset value of all funds under management and administration in the Island stood at £224.8 billion.
11/26/2015
Round-up: Investments
Listing reveals which companies are the top performers in their field
11/25/2015
What You Need To Know About South Africa’s Ultra Wealthy
South Africa is home to 835 ultra wealthy individuals with a combined net worth of US$112 billion, making it the country with the largest ultra high net worth (UHNW)* population in Africa, according to a Wealth-X and UBS study.
11/25/2015
Singapore Millionaire Growth Overtakes Hong Kong
A new report from WealthInsight reveals the surge in Singapore’s wealthy population.
11/24/2015
What rich Singaporeans want
Survey finds 74% prefer to buy luxury goods from physical stores rather than online; many planning to travel more
11/24/2015
Hurley Partners research director John Smith passes away
He was previously chief investment officer of Brown Shipley and held a number of key positions at parent company KBL.
11/24/2015
Signs point to Africa and Asia for future luxury hubs: CBRE
Continuing globalization ensures that the economy will remain a major factor in the luxury market, so brands must be attuned to economic patterns and shifts to stay ahead.
11/24/2015
Revealed: The universities in the UK and US which give you the best finance and banking salaries and bonus after graduating
It's the traditional redbricks which are commanding the biggest starting salaries rather than those with a business focus, indicating that the industry is looking for a broader range of skills.
11/24/2015
Banking Apps Accessed via Smartwatches to Exceed 100m by 2020, as Millennials Change Banking Habits
The research found that the use of smartwatches to access 'push' banking information services has been steadily gaining traction over the past 12 months.
11/23/2015
Why Pensions and Hedge Funds Don’t Mix
One obvious question is why pension managers keep investing in hedge funds.
11/23/2015
How Activist Hedge Funds Turn Others Into Vultures
Corporate raiders have joined forces with institutional investors and others in the financial sector
11/23/2015
Legacy Peak helps lead the charge of Chinese wineries
Sarah Wong tastes three vintages from an up-and-coming Ningxia wine producer
11/23/2015
The Wealthiest Person At Each Decade - RESEARCH
Wealth-X today released a list of the wealthiest person at each decade, from their 20s through their 90s, revealing insights into wealth creation at different ages.
11/23/2015
Dion Global Launches in Australia to Disrupt Trading and Risk Management
Dion Global Solutions delivers improved equity and options trading and risk management to retail banks and stockbrokers, financial advisers and the online trading community.
11/23/2015
Jersey’s credit rating reaffirmed
The AA+ credit rating was first assigned in November 2013 in order that the States was able to proceed with the £250 million bond earmarked to provide investment in affordable housing over the next 10 years.
11/23/2015
Number of Robos to Start Dropping in 2016 as Market Morphs
Eventually, that number will shrink to five, says Chip Roame, managing partner at Tiburon, the publication notes.