Managers of Wealth

HNWIs give a boost to resurgent art market: Research

The US remains the largest market for art buyers, but China has overtaken the UK for second place.

Tributes paid to Professor Stephen Hawking after acclaimed physicist dies aged 76

He was diagnosed with ALS, a form of motor neurone disease in his twenties, and relied on a computerised voice system for communication.

6 out of 10 people would consider cryptocurrency investment

An increasing general awareness of cryptocurrencies and how they work, plus a growing sense that cryptocurrency regulation is now inevitable, are perhaps the main reasons why such a high percentage of people are now open to looking at the possibilities of

The Bears Invade the Bond Market by Gary Dugan

The rise in energy prices has been exacerbated by the impact of hedge funds who have taken long positions in energy contracts.

Asia poised to add to flood of global OCIO mandates — Mercer executive

There are now "more billion-dollar-plus family offices than billion dollar corporate defined benefit plans," he told the conference.

Guernsey sees three straight years of funds growth

Guernsey Finance Chief Executive Dominic Wheatley was encouraged to see both quarterly and annual growth in the latest figures, particularly seen in a rise in administration being carried out locally for non-Guernsey schemes.

Growth Lifts Southeast Asian Banks’ Earnings

A number of the region’s major banks by market capitalization booked double-digit net profit growth for the year ended in December, including Singapore’s Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp.

Tesla's newest rival just highlighted a big problem for the company that no one is talking about

The vehicle has done relatively well in the market

Change At The Top: Succession Essentials

While 69% expect a wealth transfer to the next generation within 15 years, only 47% say they have a plan in place to achieve this.

New Technologies Help Seniors Age In Place — And Not Feel Alone

For many, the technology offers not just the tools they need to continue to live at home, but newfound confidence and connectedness with faraway family and friends.

What shall I get for Mothers Day? by Penny Lovell

Carole suggests an annual subscription from Harrods couture florist Neill Strain.

How is FATF engaging with FinTech and RegTech sectors?

FATF President Santiago Otamendi about the need to develop a constructive dialogue with the Fintech and Regtech industry.

The future for London and Luxembourg is about partnership, not competition

"Let’s treat the UK not as a competitor, but as one of our biggest clients and help it through the Brexit process."

13 women shaping wealth management

Women remain appallingly under-represented in the top tier of finance

7 UAE billionaires among world's richest in 2018, according to Forbes

New list sees at least two newcomers after seeing their net worth rise over 12 months

Demand from investors drives shift towards sustainable business in Asia

Firms are upping their environmental, social and governance game as asset managers offer their clients more sustainable investment funds in the region

There are a record 2,208 billionaires in the world, according to Forbes' 2018 rich list

Many of the top spots on the list are held by self-made entrepreneurs.

Why diversification is key for a happy investor By Cynthia Bowring, Sanlam UK

Equities (the ownership of shares in a company), on the other hand, are deemed to be higher risk as their prices fluctuate more significantly

Rolls-Royce revs the engines with £4.9bn profit

Underlying profits jumped by 25 per cent to £1.07 billion and revenue rose from £13.8 billion to £15.1 billion, well above market expectations of £14.7 billion.

Thomson Reuters Report On Digitalization Of Wealth Management Reveals Challenges And Opportunities Faced By Wealth Management Industry

Thomson Reuters and Forbes Insights surveyed 200 wealth managers from North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.

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