11/28/2018
Global wealth rising at cost of environment: UN report
The Inclusive Wealth Report 2018, the full findings of which will be released in coming weeks, was curated by over 200 economists from around the world.
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11/28/2018
Rising Interest In Succession Planning Amongst Wealthiest Clients
The study «Succession Planning 2018: Perceptions and Opportunities for HNWIs» was conducted from February 2018 to September 2018 included in-depth interviews with over 100 HNWIs, with special focus on Hong Kong and Singapore.
11/28/2018
How to Survive the Incoming Financial Crisis
Another recession is coming. Luckily, one entrepreneur is backing a portfolio of startups that just might save you.
11/28/2018
Wealth managers don’t satisfy Asia’s HNW
The satisfaction is even lower for the region’s ultra high net worth (UHNW) segment, or those with investable assets of at least $20m, with only 53.6% of them satisfied with their wealth manager and 44.3% satisfied with the wealth management firm
11/28/2018
United Nations Principles for Responsible Banking
Congratulations to the UNEP FI and the CEOs of the 28 banks that are leading this initiative.
11/27/2018
Newly-minted en bloc millionaires offer rich pickings for banks
So far this year the number of units sold via en bloc stands at 2,900 worth S$10 billion, compared to 3,300 worth S$8.2 billion for the whole of 2017.
11/27/2018
Female advisers and directors remain heavily outnumbered
In July 2016 it was calculated female CF30s who were registered advisers made up just 13 per cent of the total intermediary community.
11/26/2018
You Can Rent A Fairytale Italian Castle For $100, But Will Have To Reach It By Foot
Those of you reading this who are married and opted for the biggest of days with all the bells and whistles know exactly what we're talking about.
11/26/2018
Millionaires Are Not Fleeing The U.K. But They Are Betting Against Brexit. Here's how
Figures in the report are compiled from interviews with citizenship advisory firms that help wealthy individuals obtain foreign citizenships.
11/26/2018
Brazil could look like India in next 10 yrs if reforms continue: Swiss bank
Latin America's largest economy might follow India's path, seeing an accelerated, consistent pace of growth
11/26/2018
The 18 Best Islands to Visit in the Caribbean in 2018
#1 Antigua Yes, this beach-heavy paradise is back and ready for you, with a truly wonderful, diverse hotel product, led by the Caribbean’s greatest concentration of unique, authentic all-inclusives, from the famous Galley Bay to the adults-only Pine
11/26/2018
Forget shiny Rolexes and Louis Vuitton handbags — rich people are investing more in education and health, and it shows that discreet wealth is the new status symbol
Long synonymous with dripping diamonds, flashy Lamborghinis, and shiny Rolexes, rich people are being more discreet about their money.
11/26/2018
A quarter of non-doms considering leaving the UK in the next 12 months
Moore Stephens says that these changes have directly led to more non-doms considering leaving the UK in the short term.
11/23/2018
Jersey fund sector breaks new records
The custody ranking of serviced funds remains again unchanged with BNP Paribas securing their first position as the largest custodian by assets with US$22.3bn.
11/23/2018
Global luxury travel market to grow at a CAGR of 6.83% during the period 2017-2021
The luxury travel market is broadly categorized six major types based on type of travel such as customized holiday travels, adventure & safari, cruise vacations, small-scale vacations, celebration & special events, and culinary travel & shoppi
11/23/2018
Hong Kong, Tokyo & Singapore top the list as best finance locations in Asia
Research based on 60 criteria across socio-economic, property and human factors
11/23/2018
Subscription models of financial advice emerge
These companies have turned a product into a service."
11/22/2018
Research - Non-financial performance measurement is biggest hurdle for ESG investing
This more nuanced approach to sustainable investment requires the development of more complex metrics, benchmarking and monitoring.
11/22/2018
Stop worrying about millennials, the opportunities lie elsewhere
Over the past few years, the next-gen focus generally has been on millennials, with the Gen-Xers ended up neglected.
11/21/2018
Billionaire women on the rise, especially in Asia
Asia has seen the strongest growth rates for female billionaires over the last decade, to 25 from three.