Managers of Wealth

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

Pet owners and the return to the office: how UK employers can manage the issues and enjoy the benefits

These benefits can also flow through to the employee’s working life, paying dividends for both you and your employee provided the right balance can be struck.

Making e-commerce more sustainable: smart solutions that are turning the tide

And with Covid-19, worldwide lockdowns and an increase in working from home, online sales grew by 28% according to Statista, to $4,280 billion worldwide, in 2020.

Alistair Elliott on the growing power of private capital

But the rise of the ultra-high-net-worth individual (UHNWI) – particularly in Asia – means that private money now plays a bigger part in real estate investment than ever before.

Demystifying VASPs in Crypto Compliance

This definition encompasses a range of crypto businesses

The hybrid work revolution is already transforming economies

Hybrid working also has the potential to encourage a more diverse range of people into the workforce

On the next big thing - the power of economic narratives

It almost felt as if it had infected my thinking below the surface – but more of that later.

Nico Frey: «Biodiversity Loss Carries Very High Costs»

Nico Frey, Bank J. Safra Sarasin was one of the first financial institutions to take up the topic of sustainable investments more than thirty years ago. Why?

Trustbusters by Tim Price

The open issues are, when and at what cost to society ?”

A ruff day in the office

Literally, thousands of employees signed up to the ‘group for all animal lovers’.

As Artificial Intelligence becomes more mainstream, ESG considerations are a key part of ensuring responsible adoption

Broad applicability of AI across society must be handled carefully and professional accountants have a key role to play

Billionaire Donations Soar in China Push for ‘Common Prosperity’

President Xi Jinping has been emphasizing social equity

Don’t Force People to Come Back to the Office Full Time

Companies that take this route could become the next Yahoo, which received a media roasting in 2013 after famously banning working from home and then quietly relenting.

Alternative investment fund managers predict growing popularity of international financial centres

This will be driven by a skills gap and potential tax increases in their local jurisdictions to combat the impact of Covid-19.

Ex-Greensill Risk Chief Addresses its Failure

Downes was a top executive at Greensill, the U.K.-based supply chain boutique led by Lex Greensill which maintained an $10.1 billion line of funds with Credit Suisse.

Investor Confidence Jumps 8.9 Points in August to 110.1

The index differs from survey-based measures in that it is based on the actual trades, as opposed to opinions, of institutional investors.

Staying with an accommodative Fed but switching away from China

Investors are also seeking to switch their focus away from China and to other emerging economies where the perceived value lies.

How to recognise which events are relevant for the stock market: SGKB CIO

'It became clear that for financial markets, economic well-being is more important than political events.'

Why is Singapore Attracting Ultra-rich Property Investors?

The Covid-19 pandemic has hit the global economy hard, but Singapore’s property market is on the rise. Find out why.

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