Managers of Wealth

Less perks for expat workers

Lucrative expat packages are becoming a distant memory in Asia, as employers no longer need to entice top talent

Expat Parents in Hong Kong Feel School Squeeze

From December 2009 to September 2011, the number of U.K. nationals moving to Hong Kong jumped 53%

It cannot get tougher than this

With global markets melting and every asset class straining, wealth managers are facing an uneasy task of managing HNIs’ wealth. In such circumstances,

New tax relief scheme for UK charities

'C-volunteering initiative' designed to encourage business donations could raise charities' income by 10% annually

Independent private client investment manager pays directors £1.4m

Brewin’s annual report revealed that the bonuses were down from £1.7m in the previous year.

95 percent of the wealth management products post dismal returns

Twelve additional wealth management products were launched in 2011 compared with 2010, while the scale of the total issuance shrunk 26 percent.

Leading Malaysian bank to develop wealth management business.

“The wealth management business in this region is successfully conducted not so much by banks but by private bankers,” he said, adding that it might no longer be the enclave of purely high net worth individuals. “Wealth management now re

Wealth management subsidiary sets up new team

AMP Capital Investors, part of Australia's largest wealth manager AMP Ltd, is making a push in Asia to take advantage of improving sentiment towards the region's sovereign risk, a top executive at the fund management firm said.

Canadians Keep Giving Despite Challenging Economy

However, the report found that more than half (54 per cent) of Canadians didn't have a strategy when donating, and instead give on an ad hoc basis.

Merrill Lynch explains reasons for blacklisting Nigerian clients

The bank which services its clients with a personal wealth profile of at least $250,000 of investible assets, will now service the embattled Nigerian clients through its Global Banking and Markets (GBAM) business, from its London , New York and Johannesbu

Affluent individuals shy away from sharemarket in favour of cash

AUSTRALIA'S wealthy are abandoning new sharemarket investments in droves for the safety of cash, according to a new report.

Charity Begins at Home for American Billionaires

‘Tis the season for giving and family.

Banks and ABI to hold talks over 'out of control' bonuses

Major shareholders are preparing to meet top UK bank executives "behind closed doors" in the new year to thrash out concerns over excessive pay ahead of the crucial bonus season.

Good time for NRIs to invest in India

If investors do not want to take risk of price volatility, then fixed maturity plans are also good options as the tenures of these plans are matched with the underlying instruments. — Mr Vishal Kapoor, Head — Wealth Management, Standard Charte

India’s new elite will head towards alternatives - Research

Between now and 2016, the wealth of India’s richest is expected to treble and many of these wealthy individuals are eager to invest in alternative asset classes, claims AAA.

Schroders 2012: A year in the global economy

Keith Wade, Chief Economist & Strategist, and Azad Zangana, European Economist, look ahead into 2012

Merrill’s 2012 Pay To Drive Advisers To Richer Clients

Merrill Lynch’s 2012 pay plan for advisers drives home an important message: focus on richer clients.

Archbishop queries bankers' bonuses

Writing in the Yorkshire Post, the archbishop said the UK needs a "sustainable steady economy in which the emphasis is placed on greater equality".

Singapore sits moodily atop wealth pole

When it comes down to it, Singapore can be almost as Wall Street as Wall Street

Coutts makes senior appointment in Jersey

He has lived in Jersey for over 6 years and came to the island to take up a role with RBS International.

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