Managers of Wealth

America’s best companies for executive women for 2020

The annual list looks to honor American companies in which female leadership and mentorship are well-represented.

Thousands added to ultra-high-net-worth club

Wealth managers were particularly optimistic last year – 63 reported an increase in their clients’ wealth compared to only 11 per cent saying it had fallen.

Julia Flesher Koch and Francoise Bettencourt Meyers: Who is the richest among the two?

For those of you that don’t know David Koch was a former executive and co-owner of Koch Industries, the second-largest closely held company in the US. Koch Industries has annual revenues of about $110 billion.

Global ultra-wealthy population to grow by 27% in five years

With India leading the way, as Asia looks set to overtake Europe

Art Basel and UBS Global Art Market Report: Active Buying by Millennial Collectors

The firm seeks to advance the international conversation about the art market through its global lead partnership with Art Basel

Why the long term matters more than the short term by By Andrew Evans

As an introduction, the strategy of our Sanlam Active UK fund is to buy a concentrated portfolio of high-quality businesses at attractive valuations

Coronavirus: will there be a global recession? Fidelity’s Anna Stupnytska comments

The good news is that, unlike natural disasters such as floods and earthquakes, capacity should bounce back once things return to normal: factories and offices remain untouched and most people who fall sick recover.

Coronavirus: Drastic Measures at Credit Suisse

Staff have been moved to separate offices and will take weekly turn to work from home.

Digital disruption holds virtual key to climate action, researchers say

How social media, satellite technology and other digital tools are used could pave the way to low-carbon, fairer societies—or undermine them, researchers say.

Why the US Would be Better Off With Fewer Billionaires

Just three of today’s billionaires — Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates and Warren Buffett — now own as much wealth as the bottom half of all US households combined.

The super-rich: another 31,000 people join the ultra-wealthy elite

Ranks of those worth over $30m swell to 513,000 despite global growth slowdown

End of Empire? by Tim Price

One is for governments to engineer sufficient economic growth to keep the debt serviced.

How to protect a client's portfolio in uncertain times

In a world of benign economic growth, and with asset prices buoyed by quantitative easing and low interest rates, a rising tide lifted all ships.

The 15 top countries for dollar billionaires, ranked by how many live there

Take a look at which countries worldwide have the most billionaires, ranked in ascending order.

UK SMEs are ‘ethical workplaces’ despite corrosive impact of overly competitive cultures

In addition, two thirds of respondents feel there is a culture of accountability without fear of repercussion at their workplace, and unsurprisingly, 71% agree with this statement ‘business leaders at my workplace promote an ethical workplace’

What’s next after ITB Berlin 2020 cancellation?

Those who are in support of the organiser’s decision said that it was the responsible thing to do as the well-being of the participants is the top priority.

Rothschild trust boss warns markets can’t handle volatility

Both Lord Rothschild and Mr Tabbouche have taken a cautious approach to global equities.

How quick can luxury rebound from Covid-19?

Luxury shares are proving resilient in light of the Covid-19 epidemic, but a quick rebound is looking unlikely.

Learning to dance in the rain by Withers

A likely net effect of these disruptions would be increased disputes and litigations, paired with corporate defaults and insolvencies.

Next Gen: Nick Atkinson, EFG Private Bank Nick Atkinson, senior director at EFG Priv

Nick Atkinson, senior director at EFG Private Bank, tells us about his investment hero and his top tips for young people entering wealth management.

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