Managers of Wealth

IQ-EQ: Meeting the complex needs of next-gen HNWs

The widely anticipated ‘great wealth transfer’ is set to be particularly interesting, as there are three clear differences between the inheriting generation and the incumbents.

Labuan FSA sees 50% rise in licensing approvals

Labuan IBFC is a “whitelisted” jurisdiction by the European Union and deemed largely compliant by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

British expats in EU face 'significant disruption' as UK banks close accounts

UK banks will no longer be allowed to provide services to customers in the EU without the right banking licences, when Britain formally leaves the bloc on 31 December.

Analysis: Bottoming out - Singapore banks' earnings upgrades signal turning point for sector

The local banks reported lower-than-expected declines in quarterly profits last week, supported by gains in wealth management fees.

Pure Property Finance: London retains top spot for overseas buyers

Manchester and Liverpool also feature, with 1,770 and 1,516 owned by foreign buyers, respectively.

Corona: The bill will be presented to the banks in 2021

The authors of the study believe that banks will have to switch to risk management in 2021.

Is Guy Lachappelle the disruptor of the Swiss financial center?

finews.ch has reported on these ongoing conflicts several times and recently identified clear signs that the bankers' association is facing an acid test.

European asset managers must tweak strategies as pandemic intensifies headwinds

The pandemic has added a layer of uncertainty about future business and growth opportunities as market volatility triggered outflows and restrictions on movement affected client relationships.

What are the five big family business challenges posed by covid-19?

The Covid-19 pandemic and its social and economic reverberations are triggering particularly salient challenges for family businesses. The first one relates to family business succession.

Middle East businesses must take succession planning to protect an estimated US$1 trillion worth of assets

A leading financial advisor urges UAE's business owners to undertake proper business succession policies to protect their hard-earned assets from getting out of hand due to death, disability or other uncertainties

Addressing the growing demand to migrate to Guernsey

The Bailiwick of Guernsey’s movement was possibly easier than some, given that the move was not much more than a shift from de facto to de jure requirements on substance.

Swiss Re CEO Sees Global Risks Increasing: Future of Finance

Another risk is the surge in borrowing as government’s seek to prop up pandemic-hit economies, even with many balance sheets already stretched.

Rolls-Royce planning to create thousands of jobs – here’s how

“By creating a factory-built power station that rolls off the assembly line we have radically reduced many construction risks associated with new nuclear power stations; and by using proven nuclear technology alongside standardised and simplified co

Press comment: CGT reform clearly on the cards as OTS rush out report

“It is also a tax that is almost exclusively paid by older, wealthier households.

Greenwashing a concern for Asia’s institutions

Other concerns include performance and a lack of transparency, according to a Schroders survey.

Abundance of ESG data does not mean better information

facebook sharing buttonlinkedin sharing buttontwitter sharing buttonemail sharing button The Industry has seen a proliferation of new data providers but this does not necessarily mean knowledge and understanding has improved.

Minority stake in McLaren F1 team up for grabs

McLaren have already secured a £150million-loan from the National Bank of Bahrain with the nation holding a 56.4% stake in the McLaren Group through its sovereign wealth fund.

2 in 3 Advisers forced to look beyond traditional equity ‘sources’ to solve income challenge

Despite the recent investment market challenges, just 14% of advisers saw the lion’s share of their clients willing to reduce their withdrawal rate.

Luxembourg chiefs post gloomy outlooks for year-end

Over half, or 55%, were confident about revenue growth for 2021, although this may be due to likely cuts in operating budgets.

Tavistock platform launch imminent

Tavistock said it was "confident" the business would perform well "over the medium and long term" despite uncertainty surrounding the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and the aftermath of the US election.

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