Managers of Wealth

Asia’s Wealthy Are Defying Taboos to Invest in the Business of Death

Fourth-generation funeral director Ang sees the sector growing

China’s hotel industry data show early signs of recovery

Among the key STR-defined markets for Mainland China, the highest absolute occupancy levels have been seen in Xi’an (35.9% on 28 March) and Chengdu (35.6% on 28 March).

60% of wealthy Asia clients snub succession planning

Three-in-10 see ‘no perceived need’ to put a strategy in place

China’s coronavirus outbreak has ‘passed its worst,’ says UBS

It was his first visit since the outbreak in December.

What Merrill is telling clients now amid market uncertainty

Even though uncertainty has gripped the markets and economy, the U.S. is not currently on the brink of a recession, executives at Merrill said on Tuesday.

COVID-19: Implications for business

Less than ten weeks have passed since China reported the existence of a new virus to the World Health Organization.

Corona: Banking in a Perfect Storm

The hopes for an immediate recovery are likely to be dashed.

Why Most Business “Awards” Are a Scam, Preying on Pride

As a marketer for a client like this, this is the sort of thing where you bang your head off the desk

Investment remains a boy’s club at the expense of ‘risk averse’ women

Women emerged as prioritising assessment of risk over potential profit or the ease of access to returns.

Wealth Creators Post Brexit

There are other aspects such as the Right to Property, which is not un-useful but the cases in which this has helped are slim.

Coronavirus: Everything we know about what’s happening in Canary Wharf and the City

Financial News rounds up what we know of the City's emergency planning around Covid-19 so far

Standard Life Aberdeen warns of turbulence as profits fall

The company now expects to deliver £400m of annualised synergies – £350m by end of 2020 and an additional £50m during 2021, at a total cost of £555m.

Guernsey Finance postpones London event due to coronavirus

Guernsey Finance has more events scheduled for London in late March and April

Coronavirus: When Should I Work From Home, And Can I Be Fired If I Do?

As the virus spreads, major events such as SXSW in Austin have been cancelled out of caution.

5 Travel Mistakes That Can End Up Being Too Expensive For You

Travel mistakes are common; they are especially common among those who are aiming for a luxury vacation.

Coronavirus and contracts: Understanding rights, obligations, and protections

While some contracts contain a simple boilerplate force majeure provision, others may be tailored to the specific needs and geographic issues of the parties and provide detailed consequences that follow from invoking the provision.

Business Trip: Things You Can Do To Keep Yourself Busy On A Long Haul Flight

Imagine after getting seated on a plane, and you find out that your phone is half-dead and there is a dearth of possibilities to get it on a full charge mode.

Report names the 10 'most valuable' car brands for 2020

One German marque has claimed the top spot for the third year running.

Best Perfumes For Businessmen Making Rounds In 2020

Everyone had their distinctive smell; kind of like their signature.

How can the wealth industry better support female investors?

Firms do not change how they approach the sexes despite differing needs

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