Managers of Wealth

Several European countries ease travel restrictions to restart tourism

Most of Europe will be ready to welcome travellers by summer.

Lockdown has crystallised what the S stands for in ESG – Aegon Asset Management’s CEO

The lockdown has allowed a crystallisation of the real performance on social issues versus mere policies and positioning.

EMH? WTF? by Tim Price

Although there was keen discussion among economists, before World War One, as to what risk might be, and whether it was the same thing as uncertainty, there was complete agreement that whatever risk was, it was probably too complex a thing ever to be full

Banks, the heart of the solution to exit the crisis

Only the oil sector is subject to provisions for tangible and specific downgrades, and several issuers have notably suffered losses linked to the problems of a Singaporean oil broker.

Hong Kong banks see profit growth in 2019 despite challenges: KPMG Report

The operating profit before impairment charges for all licensed banks increased by 4% from HK$276 billion in 2018 to HK$287 billion in 2019.

Webinar Series in Asia, in collaboration with Withers

This 4-part webinar series will delve into how Singapore has reinforced its offering by tackling crucial areas

Top 5 Luxury Watch Brands That You Must Know About

Some of the most popular lines from this brand are Daytona, Submariner, Sky-Dweller, and Yacht-Master.

Can Hong Kong become the ESG investment centre for Asia?

The short answer is yes, but a lot of work needs to be done first

Zedra Funds see strong demand for ESG focused funds and company structures as a future trend

At the same time, governments are acting in the background – when Air France was rescued by the French State recently, one of the little quoted conditions was that it gave up competing with more environmentally friendly SNCF trains on some domestic

Wealth tax: “The limited impact of increasing income tax in the higher rate brackets may prompt the use of other options”, Lombard International

Calls for a ‘wealth tax’ reflect the sense that the wealthy are better equipped to isolate themselves from the impact of Covid-19 and should therefore be called upon to bear the brunt of the cost.

Has the Fed Cancelled Bankruptcy? - Sanctum Wealth Management

US and European government bond yields are not just coming up short against their respective equity markets but also against inflation.

Quality IFCs Vital to Economic Recovery

Research points to the fact, for instance, that IFCs help facilitate FDI to the tune of some $80bn each year, supporting investment in infrastructure, brownfield and greenfield development sites in all corners of the globe.

Swiss search for owner of gold haul left on train

Well, one person in Switzerland has. And the authorities would quite like to find them.

COVID-19 will permanently change the way wealth managers deliver advice and serve clients in the Middle East

New report says global high net worth (HNW) wealth will decline by $3.1 trillion in 2020

Top 10 Main Characteristics Of Successful Business Women

Whether you call it a “strategy”, or not, the result is that really matters.

Star Appeal: Wines From the Movies to Add to Your Collection

Christie’s wine expert Chris Munro reflects on two Napa wineries with Hollywood credentials, and we round up a few more wines to look out for on screen

Investment Funds: Opportunities During Covid-19

We have also seen an increase in activity in the distressed debt space.

Why Consumers Break Up With Luxury Brands

They don’t take us seriously, and they break our trust — in essence, they break our love.

Captive owners will be in a stronger position post-Covid-19

Some policies have a non-damage element but they are few and far between and heavily sub-limited.

The “New Normal” Is a Myth. The Future Won’t Be Normal at All

Recovery from Covid-19 means building a company that can thrive in the face of continuous turbulence.

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