08/23/2022
How equity release by the older generation is helping first-time buyers
The findings also reveal that property wealth is progressively being seen as a usable asset for today rather than a legacy investment.
Comment & Analysis
08/22/2022
Why are UK takeovers on the up again?
UK companies continue to draw takeover interest, especially from private equity firms. We look at why this is happening and which sectors may be most attractive for potential buyers.
08/22/2022
Is it Time to Book Profits in Private Banks? Maybe ‘Strongly’ Yes!
These moves might not seem too much to some investors, but looking at the broader sectoral move, a 25% rally in the sector in two months is a bit over the top. The P/E ratio of the index itself has surged to over 20, now at 20.8.
08/22/2022
Are Things Really That Good?
It is important to bear in mind that inflation can severely distort the apparent financial health of companies.
08/22/2022
The golden rules to retirement planning: Piecing together the pension puzzle
In the second of our retirement series, we look at what you need to do to fund the lifestyle you want when you retire.
08/22/2022
Schroders: Economic and Strategy Viewpoint - Q3 2022
In the quarterly update to our forecasts, we examine the impact that rapidly rising interest rates could have on global economic growth.
08/22/2022
McDonagh - the woman who takes two steps at a time in CS
This brings the previous head of the Bank of Ireland a good deal closer to the top position in a global banking group.
08/19/2022
HSBC: Singapore to House Most Millionaires Per Capita in Asia
The bank forecasts that millionaires will make up 18.5 of the city-state’s population by 2030, up from 7.5 percent in 2021.
08/19/2022
Inflation surges to 10.1%: Mortgage borrowers urged to act as lenders get ahead of the BoE curve
The raised possibility of an increase in Bank Rate to 2.25% next month should really focus the minds of borrowers who can take steps to try and lock in at rates that are on the market now.
08/19/2022
Where are people moving jobs the most in wealth management?
“The business development management (BDM) segment is the most volatile, the most active, part of the wealth management recruitment market at present,” he said.
08/19/2022
How can external asset managers continue to be entrepreneurial?
For more than 30 years, services to external asset managers have been an important and strategic activity for Lombard Odier, with more than 70 employees working for EAMs and multi-family offices today.
08/19/2022
Waverton MPS rebalances but remains neutral on equities
Deploying cash build-up
08/19/2022
The Openwork Partnership announces an update on its half year trading and Dividend
“The increase in adviser numbers also demonstrates the value that advice firms find in joining an established network such as The Openwork Partnership, both operationally and as a model for ownership.”
08/19/2022
Why Singapore is a bull’s eye for the super-rich Chinese
They carry with them an average of US$4.8 million worth of capital assets, bringing China’s total estimated outflow to around US$48 billion.
08/18/2022
Hot in the city: why investors should care about soaring temperatures
As heatwaves become more frequent, city centre buildings will need to adapt. For investors in global cities, keeping a close eye on weather data will become vital.
08/17/2022
How are attitudes to wealth shifting around the world?
Despite living in a digital age, new research suggests that geography still has a significant bearing on our attitudes to wealth.
08/17/2022
Europe’s gas crisis: what does it mean for investors?
Europe faces high gas prices and potential shortages as supply from Russia dwindles.
08/17/2022
Best events and entertainment specialists for high-net-worth individuals in 2022
These specialists listed here can provide the means and vision to realise (almost) any event according to their client’s needs, from lavish dinners to decadent birthday parties.
08/16/2022
That was fast
A week ago the market looked ripe for further melt-up if better-than-expected inflation fueled the Goldilocks narrative.
08/16/2022
Independent Wealth Management Leader Giles Henman on why More and More Clients will be Counting on ‘Eight’ in Asia
He has also more recently become responsible for helping build Eight International Tax & Legacy Experts, a new international tax and estate planning business the firm launched on June 30 this year.