Managers of Wealth

No change at the top - Vontobel Equity Research

The report into the Swiss watch industry published each year by Vontobel Equity Research offers a handy breakdown of the luxury watch segment

Morningstar backs wealth managers

Morningstar has delivered a glowing assessment of the wealth management industry, with AMP's "dominant, vertically-integrated business model" making it the pick of the bunch.

Taking the temperature of the independent legal market

Based on interviews with 118 independent lawyers and more than 500 private clients across England.

Growing demand for family offices as billionaire wealth increases in Asia

As a new wave of multi-millionaires and billionaires emerges in Asia, there is a growing demand for family offices to help the nouveau riche manage their finances

Best-paid fund management chief executives revealed

An ocean divides the offices of the chief executives at the biggest asset management houses in New York and London but a gulf, it seems, divides their pay.

Investment Managers Expect Lower U.S. Corporate Profits - Northern Trust

The survey of approximately 100 money managers also provided some perspective on business activity around unconstrained investment strategies

Advisers set to increase multi-asset fund exposure

Multi-asset funds will be in greater demand over the next three years

2015 Insurance M&A Outlook - Deloitte

This report by Deloitte highlights the current state of insurance industry M&A and examines the top issues facing companies in 2015.

Institutional investors tap into social media

The survey shows that Twitter is seen as having some value as a news feed

Brewin Dolphin, Cofunds, and SEI debate Asset Management in the Connected World

An industry white paper has now been released featuring interviews with Brewin Dolphin, Cofunds, and SEI on how retail asset management can deliver improved results in the connected world.

The Wealthiest Women In Tech

The youngest female tech executive on the list is 39

Estate agents ‘worried about lack of buyers for luxury homes’

Estate agents are reportedly worried there will not be enough people able to buy luxury homes in west London.

Should luxury brands stop avoiding ecommerce?

Affluent consumers have shown their interest in buying goods online, but many luxury brands have been hesitant to embrace ecommerce as part of their retail strategy.

BAHRAIN: Set apart

With a number of countries in the region vying to be the centre of asset management in the Gulf, Mena Fund Manager examines the credentials of Bahrain

Advisors Should Monitor Millennial Inheritance

High-net-worth millennials and those with the potential to become wealthy present opportunity for financial advisors looking to grow their client base.

SS&C GlobeOp: Hedge Funds Up 1.3% In March

The negative CMI for April reflects the typical seasonal pattern.

U.S. Investors Fear Market Correction But Expect Double Digit Gains in 2015 - Natixis Survey

Investors say stocks will be the strongest investments in the next year.

Citi Survey: Law Firm MPs Less Confident About Economy

The survey uses a 200-point scale

Failure to Automate Client Reporting is Costly and Impedes Client Service - RESEARCH

These firms are missing a vital opportunity to free time and resources that would raise engagement levels, increase client satisfaction, cut costs and boost revenues.

Richest Asian families not ready to pass the baton: JPMorgan

Most of Asia’s wealthiest families are not fully prepared for succession, although it has become an increasingly urgent issue as the founders get older