Managers of Wealth

Inside the not-so-secret world of private banks

Just as the UK’s wealth has evolved, so too have private banks

Small Private Banks Wither

Fifty-two percent of Switzerland's small private banks were loss-making last year, according to a study released on Wednesday by PwC.

Speaking up: small steps to big changes

There is no magic bullet for getting employees to speak up.

Markets and the meaning of life by Tim Price

In the Stoic tradition, the world is more complex than it might appear, but that complexity is to be welcomed rather than feared.

Out and proud - a note-worthy cause - speech by Sarah Breeden

Being open with colleagues is an example of a particular concern within the LGBT+ community.

Fund managers turn their focus to millennials

New funds aim to mimic millennial spending habits, while targeting them as clients

If Art Shapes Our Identity, How Can We Protect The Identity Of The Art?

Studies have long been exploring the societal impact of art, seeking the link between creative expression and our changing opinions, evolving sense of identity and the transmission of messages.

Geneva for Emerging Managers: Building out an Infrastructure for Long Term Growth

As more hedge funds enter the market at increasingly larger launch sizes, these firms should be looking to build out their infrastructure for the long term.

Bemusement as UBS blasts FT reporter in Twitter storm

UBS raises eyebrows with public attack on FT reporter’s mistake

Shruti Advani: «When I'm Asked About Barclay's Plans For Asia...»

Although the bank has been testing the feasibility of a second Asian inning since then, leadership changes at the group level meant the project did not have the sponsorship it would require. Until now.

Catching the Unicorn

Crowdfunding is a relatively recent innovation whereby equity in a business is offered to the public via an online platform and participants typically invest relatively small amounts of cash.

Migrating to Guernsey - a jurisdiction of quality and substance

Guernsey has always operated with the infrastructure necessary to support substance.

Six common challenges in managing a global organization

Although individual companies respond differently to international opportunities, my experience finds that they face a common set of challenges when managing a global footprint.

Suspected Hong Kong Gangsters Hit Financial Industry

Hong Kong’s political tensions reached a new high last night when alleged gang members

SS&C GlobeOp Forward Redemption Indicator

Forward redemptions as a percentage of SS&C GlobeOp's assets under administration on the SS&C GlobeOp platform have trended significantly lower since reaching a high of 19.27% in November 2008.

Flight Review: Alitalia A330 Business Class

Transferring non-Schengen to non-Schengen in Rome is easy.

Read an Excerpt from Pieter du Toit’s new book, The Stellenbosch Mafia: Inside the Billionaire’s Club.

In the following excerpt, Johann Rupert, one of Africa’s richest men and a member of the “club”, reveals the details of the Bell Pottinger-orchestrated campaign he alleges was launched to discredit him

Quora answers – What are some interesting facts about Ferrari?

Ferrari has never offered a 2 seater car in AWD/4WD – unlike rivals Lamborghini, Porsche, etc. every street and racing Ferrari has been RWD.

360-degree views to die for, double-height ceilings, concierge services and more – Why do rich buyers spend millions on penthouses across the world?

Whether your home-buying budget is US$20.5 million, or US$335 million, they have a deal for you.

Waiting on Central Banks - Gary Dugan

There are signs of some recovery in emerging market equities.

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