Managers of Wealth

Oil and gas leopards changing their spots to focus on investor returns

More oil and gas firms are “pivoting” their business models towards shareholder returns and away from high risk and reward exploration, an analyst has said.

What makes a future-ready firm?

There are various goals which can be allocated to digital solutions

It’s a Good Time to Be an Elite Banker

For the dominant players in global finance, 2021’s pandemic fixes will probably yield yet more bounty.

The World’s Largest Sovereign-Wealth Fund Weighs a More Active Approach

Established in the 1990s to invest revenues from oil discoveries, the oil fund, as it is known, is now worth three times the country’s annual gross domestic product and safeguards wealth for the future.

10 things wealthy people love about living in South Africa

There are approximately 1,800 multi-millionaires living in the country

Skiing spread coronavirus across Europe at the start of the pandemic. In Switzerland the slopes are full again

After the hard-partying Austrian ski resort of Ischgl was named as a major source of infections during the first wave of COVID-19, France, Italy and Germany have shut their ski lifts in a bid to thwart another wave of the pandemic.

‘Get what you need’ – Guernsey’s appeal for funds

The development of economic substance requirements has also served Guernsey well

Move Over, Bonds. It’s Stocks’ Turn in Emerging-Market Spotlight

Bets come after decade-long underperformance by stocks

Implement a Growth-Driven Business Mindset for 2021

When businesses operate with a growth mindset, they seek challenges and embrace failure as a positive part of the learning and growth process.

The one decision you must get right when it comes to digital marketing

Most of that involvement will come down to purely understanding what really drives digital marketing at its most basic level.

Quilter calls for review of scheme pays deadline

The impact of the pandemic will be felt for a considerable time so it is vital the NHS are granted the time they need to make the 19/20 deadline.

Five funds for an optimistic 2021

In the UK Brexit news has weighed heavily, but the end of 2020 brings a glimmer of hope to investor.

Are markets too complacent? Eye the consensus with caution – Graham Wainer

The result is that the consensus for risk assets is very bullish.

UK’s largest private Covid-19 testing facility opens at Heathrow

Tests cost £80 for passengers, £60 for Heathrow staff, and £99 for the general public.

OPINION: Philanthropy and the Corona Reset

The COVID-19 pandemic has been the moment for philanthropy. Will it be the start of a new philanthropic age?

JPMorgan was losing bidder in $7bn battle for asset manager Eaton Vance

Revelation underscores competition among banks to bolster investment management divisions

The Gender Wealth Gap: Why It Matters, and What You Can Do To Change It

While the gender pay gap focuses on compensation differences between men and women, the gender wealth gap represents a larger financial picture issue.

What the UK's Brexit divorce means for wealthy international couples

Let’s first talk about prenups, or postnups, and how everything is going to change upon the expiry of the transitional period.

The 10 most expensive properties on sale in London

There may be more expensive properties but their price is only available on application.

“Reflation trade” is on by Nikko AM

The so-called “reflation trade” is on, with many equity markets delivering close to, if not their best, monthly performance ever.

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