Managers of Wealth

Shareholder Proxy Rejects UBS Compensation Report

Above all, the bonus of about three million Swiss francs goes too far for voting rights adviser Ethos, which is why it rejects the remuneration report.

Moving to a new home can be expensive for both the consumer and the environment

A growing number of new companies now offer furniture for rent instead of purchase, joining established retail giants, which are shifting their focus to a more sustainable way to live.

Rising Inflation - What Could It Mean For Your Investments? by Coutts

The prospect of rising inflation ruffled feathers in February, but your investments with Coutts are well positioned to cope.

Ground-breaking study finds which countries are the winners and losers of pandemic recovery

Global markets analysed post pandemic: Grapes of Wrath or Great Gatsby?

Celebrities who married billionaires

Meanwhile Mick Jagger’s former flame Jerry Hall, who appeared in Modern Family and Seinfeld, married media mogul Rupert Murdoch after his divorce from Wendi

In 2020 the ultra-rich got richer. Now they're bracing for the backlash

“The fundamental problem is this gross inequality that’s getting worse.”

Which equity sectors can combat higher inflation? by Schroders

Some investors are worried that inflation is set to rise. We look at which equity sectors could prove to be the most resilient.

COVID-19 shakes up the emerging consumer landscape while the vaccine news boosts optimism

Almost a fifth of them reported income declines of over 20%. This is unparalleled in the 10-year history of our survey.

Why Tomorrow’s CEOs Are Today’s CFOs

This explains why so many current CEOs are former CFOs.

China emerges as safe haven for offshore HNW investors during COVID-19 pandemic, says GlobalData

COVID-19 has altered a lot of long-established patterns and the offshore investment market is not immune to this disruption. As a result, high-net-worth (HNW) investors are increasingly looking for new opportunities. Against this backdrop, mainland China

Helvetia’s investment result falls by CHF 1.4bn

However, investment performance rebounded in the second half of the year.

Tax day a damp squib, with no proposals to change rates or reliefs

Instead the Treasury have focused on ‘behind the scenes’ changes to improve the administration of the tax system and to build a modern tax system.

Is Hong Kong still an attractive advice market?

International Adviser spoke to several firms based in Asia to understand how companies are strategically assessing the future of Hong Kong’s advice market.

Evolutions in fund administration - Ocorian

Vice President – Fiduciary Services, Todd Hazlewood speaks to HFM Connect about how the fund administration space has been evolving in recent times.

What are non-bankable assets?

The exact definition of non-bankable assets can vary from source to source.

New York To London In 1 Hour? This Company Says It’s Possible

Reaction Engines says it has the potential to redefine travel.

Wealth managers still in crypto 'education mode', Fidelity says

Bitcoin powered to an all-time high of nearly $62,000 this month, the latest in a meteoric rise fuelled by bigger U.S. investors.

Future of Work: 3 Compelling Reasons to bring Workers back into the office

While there are still many people that are questioning not only when, but also why should employers bring back employees to the office, the truth is that most workers don’t want to work from home all day, every day.

Short-term downside risks for gold - UBP

Finanz und Wirtschaft (20.03.2021) - Gold prices declined in recent weeks to lows of around $1,680 per ounce. The cause was the continued steepening of the US yield curve.

China’s rising wealth drives shift in growth ambitions

The Covid pandemic meant that China missed its 2015-20 annual GDP target of 6.5%.

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