Managers of Wealth

From cocoa to chocolate, made with love in Africa

The objective is to promote Africa's palate for chocolate, a world-loved treat estimated to be enjoyed by one billion people every day.

Whiskey Galore! by Sanlam

Collectors of whisky – and whiskey as it’s known in Ireland and the US – are raising a glass to the news that the spirit is becoming ever more popular as an alternative investment.

The emperor has no clothes: the scams and swindles driving up art prices

The intervening years seem to have proven Pylkkanen right.

Taking a Long-Term View of Markets - Coutts

In the UK, the Bank of England has kept rates low to support an economy that’s weathered several years of Brexit uncertainty

Search Engines: Making Search Funds Work for Family Investors

As the number of MBAs increases, these one-person accelerators are becoming increasingly popular. And they are also starting to go global.

How to overcome obstacles that keep women from the top

Men were rated as being better on two capabilities: ‘develops strategic perspective’ and ‘technical or professional expertise’.

Boomers Versus Millennials: Which Generation Is More Environmental?

The survey, based on 4,000 U.K. adults, found just two areas where the 16 to 24 cohort were ahead of their parents (or grandparents): Going vegan and buying second-hand items or up-cycling.

Politicians should stop bashing the rich… most of us just don’t agree

New research shows that overhauling the tax system rather than attacking the wealthy plays better with voters

Elon Musk and SpaceX Could Finally Let You Own a Piece of the New Space Race

Musk’s privately-held space launch company could soon spin off Starlink, its ambitious satellite internet segment.

Tech Disconnect Costing Wealth Firms Younger Clients

Forty-six percent of wealth management firms aren’t satisfied or only partially satisfied with their company’s digital services.

Beyond the Coronavirus Crisis: Prepare Now

The cost of novel coronavirus pneumonia will surpass all previous outbreaks. But companies that act now can minimize the worst effects and emerge from the crisis stronger.

UBS: Will Sergio Ermotti Leave in 2020?

The report was based on information from several people close to the matter.

UBS refuses to comment on reports it’s looking for new CEO

The bank is already replacing two members of its board of directors at its annual general meeting on 29 April.

Can automation and robo-advisors help democratize the wealth management industry?

One of the most interesting and impressive ways in which financial technology (fintech) has been affecting the lives of regular people has been through the increasingly popular use of self-service robo-advisors.

Stifel CEO Says Wealth Management to Drive Growth This Year

He says private investing options will bring in more clients

Global Warming Threatens Luxury Lifestyles Of The Rich

In the U.K., high-emission SUVs now outsell electric cars by 37 to one the UK Energy Research Centre found.

The Largest Private Whisky Collection in the World is now up for Auction

Lovers of fine whisky and scotch can now place their bids.

The resignation of Sajid Javid today has sent shock waves throughout the financial services industry

The move appears to be a power play to centralise authority in 10 Downing Street and curtail the famously sharp-elbowed Treasury. Javid was ordered to fire his special advisers, but declined.

Monetary policy in the intangible economy - speech by Jonathan Haskel

In particular, the DMP has been invaluable to policymakers analysing the effect of uncertainty created by the Brexit process on the everyday decisions businesses face.

Governance of Financial Globalisation

Financial globalisation – an integrated global capital market and cross-border financial services – mean that our economies can benefit from better matching of saving and investment, from greater choice and from risk sharing and diversificatio

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