Managers of Wealth

Diary of a Fund Manager - Lost in Transition

After the lockdown recession of last year, reversed in a matter of months by money printing, support packages and vaccines, there is a distinct sense that things are now in transition.

Investing in the demographic deficit

The demographic deficit presents governments and societies a range of challenges that need to be dealt with, sooner rather than later.

‘Sticky’ customer base to help wealth platforms

For example, not only does a growing client base attract a larger pool of investment managers who want to get their funds on the shelves, the pricing power that platforms have with those managers rises exponentially with scale.

Even a pandemic can't stop the growth of global financial wealth

In the year of the financial crisis, global financial wealth declined by 8%, and the economic impacts of the pandemic looked to be every bit as punishing, if not worse.

How to improve your mental fitness and boost your wellbeing

These relatively small changes make someone’s lifestyle healthier, it’s the regularity that works.

Swiss Banks Create Hundreds of Jobs in 2020

The number of employees rose slightly in 2020 for the first time in ten years, by as many as 414 full-time equivalents.

Britain's car firms on brink of golden age

This equates to 'tens of billions' of pounds of potential foreign investment into the UK over the next three years, he said, creating as many as 700,000 jobs in the coming decade.

Niccolò Garzelli: How COVID-19 Has Reinvented the Banking Industry

Until now, it has been a major challenge for banks that ATMs were seen primarily as cash access only.

Investing drills for Paris by Nikko AM

One common theme I observed when competitors were interviewed is the duration of the effort undertaken prior to the event, with training commencing for those with their sights on Paris 2024.

Central bank digital currencies face uphill battle to win over crypto fans

One of things that CBDCs would hope to achieve is stop stablecoins

As a Latin revival struts its stuff on Rio's Copacabana... Are you missing hottest investment spots south of Havana?

'Vast stimulus in the US and economic recovery across the world has pushed up demand for commodities after a period of tight supply,' says Kuczma.

The Post-COVID Landscape for Financial Institutions

Decision-makers must choose between adapting a wait-and-see approach or implementing more proactive strategies to safeguard and, if possible, grow their businesses.

Growing Disconnect Between Asset Prices and Economic Fundamentals

Private businesses have lowered their investments needs, making them less tangible.

Inflation and interest rates: setting realistic expectations for cash by Coutts

Coutts CIO Alan Higgins assesses the current inflation story and explains why the ‘phenomenon’ of low interest rates is a myth

Why Jersey is a trusted space for international families

Throughout a series of events, he says there have been discussions around wealth preservation, asset protection, philanthropy to list a few but highlighted a growing sense of responsibility and awareness around family governance, the importance of which h

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