Managers of Wealth

What’s Holding Luxury Back From Investing in China?

So, as COVID-19 continues to keep borders shut, why aren’t more Western companies eyeing local Chinese market leaders for a strategic route in, and where are the big success stories?

Asset Management Europe by Rothschild & Co

In Europe, Germany now finds itself at the epicentre of rising virus infections.

The human right to care and tax justice

The pandemic has brought about a laser-like focus on care and understanding the implications of care and of it being predominantly the domain of women and girls.

Pictet: «Not Yet The Case For China»

Although Pictet Wealth Management advises against making immediate bets, it is making the case for a review of Chinese equities very soon.

Ultra-low interest rates: don't expect money for nothing by Coutts

The current, historic low interest rate environment adds to the case for investing if you want to try to get more from your money.

So long LIBOR – 3 weeks to go

New use of US dollar LIBOR is also to cease, a key landmark on the end to the US dollar panel just 18 months later.

Future-proof Your Business: Raise The Bar On Operational Resilience

Objectway surveyed professionals among banking and wealth management to discover if and to what extent the industry will be able to fight back.

Credit Suisse Chairman Regrets COVID Imbroglio

The Zurich-based bank's chairman, António Horta-Osório, broke Swiss quarantine last week when returning to London from Zurich, Credit Suisse said in an emailed statement on Tuesday.

Green transition: where is the world heading?

In the real economy, these transformations also have major implications for investors' portfolios.

How far could Big Techs go in wealth management?

These developments should keep wealth firms on-guard as many Big Techs are trying to ease their way into the financial services space more and more.

We’re at another turning point in the 100-year cycle of money – here’s what to do

Money has always moved in 100-year cycles. And we’re at another turning point now, says Dominic Frisby – money has gone from gold to government-backed paper, and now to blockchain technology.

HSBC: More Regulatory Clarity Needed for China Investments

Within the region, the bank is overweight Taiwan, Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand with a more constructive view on ASEAN equities.

Philanthropy—the ties that bind a family together

Indeed, 77% of philanthropists noted that strengthening family bonds was one of the primary benefits of philanthropic activity.

What BMW’s Concept XM says about luxury car brands in an electric world

Chinese brands Nio is another disrupter in the auto industry – but ultimately it may be Apple, long keen to get into cars, that will be the chief competition for legacy brands

In China, Will Luxury Go Down the Drain With Evergrande?

The Jing Take: Without a government bailout, cash-strapped Evergrande’s economic prospects seem morose.

A Christmas Miscellany

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Why Luxury Brands Must Redefine Their Views on Diversity and Sustainability in China

The former perception was triggered by the high pollution levels in some Chinese megacities, while the latter came from the country’s recent advertising ban on men with feminine traits.

11 brands called out for greenwashing in 2021

Eco-Business highlights the times when businesses and governments were criticised for making sustainability claims of dubious credibility.

I know a great shortcut...by Matt Lonsdale, IRESS

Shortcuts are about embracing patterns and processes that can be repeated easily to save you time, or reusing someone else's learned experience to make sure you don't repeat the same mistakes or can progress through the basics quicker, they are

The Human Brain: Fantastic, Fearful and Flawed

With thanks to Dr. Helena Boschi, Keynote for our Villa d'Este conference 2021. Pardon the pun but over the last 20 months the human brain has been…

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