Managers of Wealth

Traditional asset managers well-placed for alternative allocations

Strong grasp of client base and their requirements will enable them to bring private capital exposure to retail investors

Quilter commits to the Halo Code for its recruitment and workplaces practices

Quilter is committing to ensuring people with afro-hair or any other hair textures are not discriminated against in in the workplace or in its recruitment processes.

Crypto craze: Wealth managers, institutional investors set to invest in Bitcoin, others for first time

MicroStrategy is currently the world’s largest public company in terms of bitcoin holding followed by Tesla, Galaxy Holdings, Voyager Digital, Square, and more.

Americans believe investments play a role in addressing world issues, Schroders study finds

More so than their global counterparts, this year’s U.S. survey respondents believe investors and managers can play a part in solving the world’s problems, specifically after the pandemic, which increased some investors’ concern with env

Crypto Could 'Become the New Gold' for Luxury Home Buyers

Cash is still king, as nearly six in 10 (58%) are funding their luxury home purchase with cash on hand, including 25% who are planning to make all-cash offers.

UK wealthy underestimate effects of inflation

44% of respondents said they are worried about the effects of inflation and there was a slight gender discrepancy, with 46% of men being worried, while 42% of women are concerned.

Geneva PB equities head discusses the sectors he favours

Gonet & Cie's Bari Abdulla said that semiconductors and healthcare remain attractive in this environment.

How UHNW priorities have changed post-covid

They want a more active role with their finances

Could a Sea Change be ahead in family business?

As family members across the generations came together to deal with swiftly accelerating challenges and opportunities, there was a realisation that the transformation of the business itself was needed.

Asset management’s glass ceiling is cracking but still not broken

Pauline Hawkes-Bunyan of the Investment Association outlines how the industry body is attempting to bring more diversity into asset management.

5 ways robo-advisers will change wealth management

Here's why they have emerged as the preferred choice for many investors

Confederation to reduce planned funding in the capital market

Relative to the announcement of 30 March 2021, the FFA therefore plans to reduce bond issuance by CHF 2 billion

Messenger RNA: The Outsiders Strike Back

Less familiar, perhaps, is the fascinating story behind the development of mRNA and the promise it holds for medical science.

Barclays raises 2022 oil price view on likely supply deficit

Morgan Stanley also predicted an under-supplied market into 2022, with prices at US$85 a barrel in its "bull case" scenario.

Modern Families and the future of HNW divorce

As we emerge from the pandemic, how has UHNW divorce been affected, asks Alex Carruthers

Evergrande prompts China to put its house in order

Real estate activity and construction accounts officially for 14.5% of China’s gross domestic product.

Billionaire’s dream?

British designer Andy Waugh’s avant-garde yacht concept is hydrogen powered instead of electric, which should have ‘zero impact’ on the environment

Private wealth – the potential for impact

The positive impact of private wealth is of course nothing new – many international families have for centuries used their wealth to positively benefit social, economic and environmental causes and movements.

More effort required to boost trust in AI in financial sector, OECD says

The OECD Business and Finance Outlook 2021 says that investment in AI finance is on the rise.

Credit Suisse Chairman, CEO Demonstrate Unity

The piece enfeebled Gottstein by depicting him as a CEO in need of coaching by Horta Osório and who couldn't be sure of keeping his job once Credit Suisse has worked through its current firefighting.

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