Managers of Wealth

Philippines is haven for the oligarchs

President Rodrigo Duterte recently claimed that he has managed to dismantle the country’s oligarchy without declaring martial law.

Coronavirus will accelerate adoption of digital banking

As with other industries, banks have had to ensure business continuity and seamless business operations while dealing with staff working remotely and reduced staffing levels as employees fall ill or face travel restrictions.

Countries Where The Richest People Live

Nearly half of those who made it to the list, are either citizens of the United States or China.

Pandemic Effect: Global Business Cycle Synchronization

In June, auto output soared by more than 100% month-over-month, additional gains are expected throughout the quarter. Excluding autos, manufacturing output rose by nearly 4% in June.

Are Millennials destroying Wealth Management?

Some are more digitally native than others, however we all use technology with relative fluency, often to the bafflement of our Gen X and Baby Boomer parents.

Emerging Markets in Search of a Fresh Impetus by Gary Dugan

In the medium to longer-term, the issue facing EMs will morph from immediate containment strategies to structural reforms to offset the potential permanent damage to economies.

CEO of major Asian bank says ‘a big, big challenge’ is looming for the global economy

Banks could experience “far more damage” to their balance sheets when stimulus measures that are keeping many businesses afloat are rolled back, said Piyush Gupta, group CEO of Singaporean lender DBS.

Preferred Equity: Another Option in the Fund FinanceToolkit

Preferred equity financings, one relatively less-developed facet of the broader secondaries market, may provide an avenue of relief. Importantly, these transactions have the potential to generate liquidity while minimizing disruptions to existing capital

Diversity and inclusion, say less and do more

Over the last month, The Black Lives Matters Movement has taken these voices and shaken up the status-quo at a time when the natural order of the human race is facing new unprecedented challenges.

How Online Art Auctions Have Become a Platform for Change

The world’s leading galleries are spearheading digital initiatives and embracing philanthropy as the natural way to operate in a world affected by COVID-19

Being Present: How to navigate leadership in an age of fast change

“A real strength for leading fast change is the ability to be present and to read what is going on."

The Wealthy Are Leaving Cities For Good

Seven in 10 say they will reduce travel and trips to the office.

Wealth of the super-rich increases despite global coronavirus crisis

The research comes at a time when charities are warning that hundreds of millions of people around the world could be pushed into poverty due to the effects of Covid-19.

Will Monaco Smash The World Record For A Motorcycle?

In fact, it could have happened this July in Bolivia were it not for the Covid19 pandemic.

Horse Island: Shopping for a private island in a pandemic

The 157-acre island off the County Cork coast comes complete with its own electricity grid, a water treatment system, a private pier and a helicopter pad.

China Bull – Healthy or Sick?

Hong Kong China Equity Perspectives, July 2020

What’s next for small businesses? by St. James’s Place

As we emerge from lockdown, business owners are facing a very different world. So how exactly can entrepreneurs navigate these uncharted waters?

Reopening with Caution to Avoid Liability Risks by Saul Howerton, VISTRA

If proper measures aren’t taken, companies may face liability for failing to keep their workers or customers safe.

What The “Business Travel Bubble” Means for Foreign Direct Investment in Thailand

Part of this plan involves ‘travel bubbles’ for business and tourism.

Liquid Gold: Investment In Whisky Casks Gains Favour

Rare whisky cask investment is gaining traction as a serious investment asset class, like en primeur wine or off plan property.

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