Managers of Wealth

Nearly three quarters of Brits think Brexit will be bad for the economy

Over a fifth (21 per cent) admitted to reducing their personal spending recently to prepare for Brexit.

Technology Threatens The Survival Of Asian Family Business by Shane Meredith

Owners will seek lucrative short-term investments because their businesses will need large infusions of cash to keep up with technological change.

Driving Ambition: An interview with Liontrust CEO John Ions

In the first of a new video series celebrating finnCap's Ambition Nation Listed 50, Rajan Datar speaks to Liontrust Asset Management's CEO John Ions

Labuan IBFC - the gateway to Asia-Pacific

"The overarching growth last year underscored Labuan IBFC's growing prominence as a regional financial hub, facilitating intra-Asian trade, investments and asset intermediation," the report said.

Risks are inevitable and not to be feared

The trade war between the US and China means that businesses around the world must deal with ongoing cost and supply chain uncertainty.

Could China Soon Demand More Say on Luxury Leadership?

The motivation behind Hogg’s departure was rumored to be due to a refusal to hand over the names of employees who sympathized with the Hong Kong protesters, although this has been widely disputed.

Levelling Up: Shattering Myths About Philantrophy in Asia

China was ranked 144 out of the 145 countries, with only 8% of the nation-wide sample donating to charities, while India ranked 106

Fine Wine Investment: Making the Leap

Firstly, the oil price outperformance in H1 2019 was consequent to a large decline in the prior three months

Why Investment Hubs Don't Deserve Fall From Grace By Serge Krancenblum

While investment hubs are often dismissively referred to as tax havens, it is essential to distinguish between them.

'Where are the aliens?': Elon Musk gets, like, deep with fellow billionaire Jack Ma

That was just part of a weird and sometimes wonderful "debate" between the two billionaires in Shanghai, where they pontificated on jobs, education, and, mostly, argued about the future humans face with artificial intelligence.

Sustainable Investing Turns Out Not To Be As Popular As The Hype

The overwhelming drivers of this trend are young people, financial advisors say.

Towards a new horizon in global client relationship management

Companies, investors and families are branching out, both into new geographies and new areas of activity.

Q&A: Stayinng Focused Through Brexit by Coutts

We talk this week’s big news about a parliament suspension with the Coutts investment team.

Let US Flow by Joe Moynihan

For the biggest alternative markets globally – Western Europe and North America – the repercussions are significant.

Ranking the best local transaction banks across Asia

Asset Benchmark Research presents the top domestic banks in different markets across Asia

London fails to make Economist’s top 10 world’s safest cities list

The world’s most populous city earned a score of 92 out of 100 overall, with Singapore and Osaka following close behind.

Could Artificial Intelligence Spell Check-Mate for Money Laundering?

Criminals by their nature aren’t known for their tendency to follow rules.

China's Mega-Rich Are Looking to the UK for Luxury Goods Deals and IP Acquisitions

Many of China's biggest deals to date have been focused on resource and energy sectors.

Four Headings and a Funeral: Moments in Life to Prepare for the Future by Coutts

Always hope for the best but plan for the worst.

De Beers gem sales keep falling as buyers allowed to say no

Clients are waiting for polished demand to pick up and are trying to buy as little as possible

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