Managers of Wealth

2018 Global Alternative Fund Survey

Amid a shifting industry landscape, alternative asset managers continue to juggle a number of pressing strategic business issues

High net worth GCC clients ill prepared for transition of wealth to younger generations

The study concludes that GCC wealth clients need expert guidance in both structures and products, services and merits of International Finance Centers in order to match the complexity of compliance procedures with enhanced knowledge and attention to detai

Revealed: The wealthiest people in Nottinghamshire's Rich List for 2018

Retail bosses, writers and fashion gurus all make the Top 40

Asian family businesses aware of technology impact but slow to respond, report says

The survey found that factors deterring them from implementing technology strategies include rigid business models, political resistance, and emotional ties to loyal staff and existing assets.

Why Family Offices Need To Prioritize Cyber-Security

Considering that almost 50% of Ultra High Net Worth family wealth is being managed through Family Offices, it is critical that adequate measures are put in place to defend these firms from the growing threat of increasingly sophisticated cyber-attacks.

Special Report: Double agents - How football clubs, players and advisers play the tax game

An examination of thousands of documents relating to some of the world's richest football clubs shows how clubs and players have repeatedly clashed with the tax authority over the role and pay of agents.

Do You Have What It Takes To Become Super Rich?

Being driven is almost universally a requirement.

Listen to an expert... for less: Nutmeg's financial advice service offers free initial assessment - but is it worth it?

One of the latest proposals is from Nutmeg – an online wealth manager – which aims to simplify investing for the masses and cut costs.

A new form of private equity financing takes off

So-called subscription lines have grown in popularity amid intense enthusiasm for private capital strategies

The Five Most Important Wealth Management Lessons From The Super-Rich

The following are often considered the five most important lessons you need to know to get the most benefit from wealth management.

The Stunning Power and Legal Risks of Wealth Management

Such was my experience at the Financial Engineering Institute’s Fall Family Wealth Conference in Orlando a few weeks ago and, hence, the need for this write-up on the Conference.

Ethereum on the verge of a monumental breakout – but what will drive it?

Oracles link Ethereum-run smart contracts to the real world and will be responsible for the digital currency to enter an entirely new phase of mass adoption.”

Can Nutmeg conquer advice?

Despite this, the profitability issues which have plagued the business since it began have seen it post widening losses in each of the past two years despite growing revenues.

Coutts index shows London prime property market in limbo

Discount rates remain high but have fallen for the third consecutive quarter, suggesting that the tide might be turning. Whilst geopolitical uncertainty is believed to be contributing to the negative trends, Coutts believes better times are ahead.

The Superyacht Annual Report 2018: Wealth

Charting the evolution of global ultra-wealth, this will form the basis of The Superyacht Forum…

Prime London Home Prices Declined by 3.6% in September

The price falls over the past two years now more than make up for the added costs of stamp duty

Products and Services: How Can Wealth Managers Optimise Their Revenue Models and Increase Mandate Penetration?

The discussion covers the challenges facing the wealth management community in the region and how new sales processes and greater discipline in the pricing of services will help the industry enhance revenues and improve client relationships.

Wealth of affluent growing at highest rate in Asia

Standard Chartered Malaysia managing director and CEO Abrar A. Anwar believes that a long-term relationship with its clients begin with understanding the customer’s needs, instead of products and pricing.

How the rich invest: Netwealth's Michael Heine has a few rules for investing

Its shares have delivered a 36 per cent return since listing on November 20 last year, valuing the company at $1.8 billion.

UBS Still Employer of Choice?

As UBS scrambles to recover from accusations that it botched its response to rape allegations, has the Swiss bank lost appeal as an employer?

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