Managers of Wealth

No short-term recession but global growth will slow down, Santander WM

For the company, equities is the asset class presenting better return/risk ratio.

Cheah in Forbes Asia’s philanthropy list again

Forbes Asia released its philanthropy list that highlighted 30 of the most generous and impactful altruists across the Asia-Pacific region.

BVI LPs Enjoy Strong Year-on-Year Growth

This growth can be attributed, at least in part, to the new BVI Limited Partnership Act, which was enacted in December 2017.

Tech Regulation Series: The End of Permissionless Innovation?

Businesses in every sector will need to monitor and approach compliance comprehensively, holistically, and with an eye towards driving standardisation over time in order to remain ready to respond to the digital age.

Majority of Art Collectors Would Consider Sustainable Options - UBS Global Wealth Management

Six in 10 art collectors have thought about sustainable options when purchasing art or managing collections--with one in four willing to pay 25 percent or more above normal price for sustainable options

Industry has not caught up on gender diversity

Today, of course, women are earning more money and are far more involved in managing the family investment portfolio.

3 Ways Blockchain Can Benefit Women in Business

And for women who are already pursuing successful careers, it’s important not to ignore the potential of this emergent technology.

What Machine Learning Will Mean for Asset Managers

ML is particularly adaptable to securities investing because the insights it garners can be acted on quickly and efficiently.

State Street Global Advisors Global Market Outlook 2020 – “The Only Way Out Is Through”

“Despite current headwinds, over the longer term, value may be realized in EM equities, although investors may require a bit of patience”

The Emperor’s Old Clothes by Tim Price

There can be few fields of human endeavour in which history counts for so little as in the world of finance.

The Rise of the High Net-Worth Millennial

This is due to house prices being inexpensive relative to incomes in the 70s and 80s, arguably giving them greater purchasing power.

Lombard Odier: Partnership in China?

The wealth manager has established offices in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Tokyo, but in recent years it has entered into various joint ventures with local banks to establish a presence in Thailand, the Philippines, and Indonesia.

Revealed: The first four advice firm shortlists for the 2020 PA Awards

These awards seek to award excellence both within the financial adviser profession and the broader financial services sector that provides them with the products to best serve their clients.

Welcome to the season of perpetual hope

by Chris Bailey, European Strategist, Raymond James Investment Services Ltd.

Saxo Bank 2020 Outrageous Predictions

This year’s Outrageous Predictions all play to the theme of disruption, because our current paradigm is simply at the end of the road.

20 Minutes With: Elizabeth Neuman, Phelps Vineyard’s Director of Business Development

Joseph Phelps Vineyard was founded by a Colorado man of the same name.

The Art of Space

Preview William “Bill” (“Two More”) Taub’s photographs, highlights of the auction Space Photography Online (26 November–3 December 2019, New York).

UBS to double China investment banking business headcount in 3-4 years

Overall, our plan is to steadily grow China onshore headcount

Asia leads global luxury growth: study

Chinese shoppers accounted for 90% of the constant growth of the market in 2019, and now account for 35% of the value of luxury goods sold

Drifting to the Left by Gary Dugan

The new SPD leadership are only pressing for changes that might be more broadly welcomed across Europe.

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