Managers of Wealth

Swiss bankruptcies decline by fifth despite Covid-19, says KOF

The results saw large variations by region and industry, according to the report.

The Coolest New Watches Don’t Look New At All

Watches created with vintage patina—a.k.a. “fauxtina”—are the best way to get your hands on the tropical dial of your dreams.

Top 10 Things In Order To Travel More Sustainably In Summer Vacations

Also, keep in mind that each extra kilo is aggravating for the environment as each extra kilo requires extra fuel for an airplane to take-off.

How Social Isolation in the Pandemic is Compounding Loneliness for Many—Even Those at the Top

Our social isolation during this pandemic has only compounded the existential pain of loneliness felt by so many Americans.

Nothing Personal…It’s Just Business

There’s a personal connection to the business from the moment a jobseeker clicks the ‘Apply’ button.

Are Leaders and Managers Essential Workers?

Signs appeared on streets around the country thanking them for their courage and noble persistence in their work as the pandemic unfolded.

Impact investing could change capitalism forever

Sir Ronald Cohen explains how weaving social good into the fabric of business and investment could change the world for the better

Carey Olsen partners discuss transparency on latest episode of Stephenson Harwood's private wealth podcast

They discussed what the commitment by a number of Overseas Territories (including Bermuda and Cayman) actually means in practice and the future of transparency and privacy measures across the offshore world and more generally.

Will Swiss Banks Eventually Have to Leave Hong Kong?

The new requirement may put (Swiss) banks on a collision course with the basis of the initiative because they potentially could lead to human rights infringements.

All banks can learn lessons from ECB ICT risk survey

There are some recurring themes in the ECB report around ensuring appropriate IT skills in the boardroom, reducing reliance on legacy end-of-life (EOL) systems and considering how to manage change.

Schroders’ experts preview the 2020 US presidential election

Schroders’ experts share their views on the 2020 US presidential race; from what the polls are telling us, to the potential impact on markets and policy.

BNP Paribas Report reveals that Asia’s HNWIs are looking to Private Equity

The survey respondents had an average net worth of around USD13.4 million, the firm said in a press release.

Families Scramble For Citizenship Of The World’s Safest Countries

These countries are also seeing a surge in interest for citizenship and residency.

Escrow for super yacht transactions

Escrow is a legal term which means money, goods or a written document, held by a trusted third party, pending the fulfilment of some condition.

HSBC Private Banking: How investors need to position post-Covid-19

Here are some of the key challenges and opportunities that investors need to position themselves around for the world after Covid-19, writes James Cheo

Bringing Charitable Fiduciaries Up to Speed

Too many are still focused on capital growth of foundations rather than their charitable purpose.

The world has a new centibillionaire – Mark Zuckerberg

Facebook hit a record high on optimism about the release of its TikTok competitor Reels, shooting Zuckerberg's net worth over $100 billion for the first time.

Were you fired or retrenched? Your employer may not tell you the difference

More than 20 million Americans lost their jobs in April 2020.

Flexible working is here to stay for financial advisers

Advisers will also find socially distanced desks, hand sanitiser stations, one-way systems and personal protective equipment as commonplace.

Bank leaves interest rates unchanged, but its outlook remains uncertain - comment from Fidelity International

The good news is that activity seems to have picked up sharply since the April trough.

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