02/12/2018
UBS prioritising Asia's female clients
The private bank has a five-year plan to significantly scale up its expertise to better serve them.
Comment & Analysis
02/12/2018
Investec’s joint CEO structure yet another cop out
Like Standard Bank and Sasol, this is nothing but absurd.
02/12/2018
Technically that Looked Like Panic by Gary Dugan
Let’s hope for no surprises in the St Valentine’s Day US inflation report
02/12/2018
Happy New Year (of the Dog) By Mark Ward, Head of Trading, Sanlam
China now has 251 billionaires, behind only the United States on the global Forbes rankings table.
02/09/2018
China’s Rich List 2018: who are the nation’s wealthiest man and woman?
Jiemian.com list of 1,000 richest billionaires ranks Tencent’s Ma Huateng, on 282 billion yuan, as top man and Yang Huiyan, on 149 billion yuan, top woman
02/09/2018
Sallie Krawcheck has a plan to finally put women on a level playing field with men
“The good news: we can fix this,” Krawcheck says.
02/09/2018
Fueled by Global Economy, Art Market Could Continue Boom in 2018
“The wealth effect is a huge driver” of the art market, says Evan Beard, National Art Services Executive at U.S. Trust.
02/09/2018
Why should you consider outsourcing?
As wealth management businesses grow they start facing some internal challenges such as regulatory changes, increased demand from clients/investors and accessibility to back-office data.
02/09/2018
Big data vs. bad data
Big data is certainly not bulletproof and having a lot of information should not be confused with having credible information.
02/07/2018
Can DBS' Wealth Unit Rise to the Challenge?
Tomorrow's results will indicate how close that wish is.
02/07/2018
Chinese millennials and Gen Z to drive Luxury brands to Chinese marketplaces
The report – which leverages Secoo’s unique insight into customers and Tencent’s expertise in big data – found that almost half (48%) of luxury shoppers by number in China were under 30 in 2017.
02/06/2018
Who let the dogs out?! Woof, woof-woof
Calling all stargazers - prick up your ears
02/06/2018
Paris continues its reign as highest-rated city
CBISM also demonstrates the precariousness of cities resting on their nation’s brand.
02/05/2018
Guernsey funds stats reflect private equity boom
Recent enquiries would suggest that 2018 will see considerable interest from managers dealing with Brexit issues and other managers looking to put down roots in Guernsey.
02/05/2018
Hurun Report: Rich Chinese Prefer Gifting Apple, Chanel, and Bvlgari
Despite a crackdown on corruption, luxury gifting remains a deeply entrenched social norm in Chinese society.
02/05/2018
'My heart is in the Highlands', Robert Burns
There is so much division in society at the moment and a constant rush to judgment. It’s almost as if people are waiting to find fault.
02/05/2018
A Worryingly ‘Exceptional’ Week by Gary Dugan
Investor panic is the greatest risk these markets.
02/05/2018
Leaving a bank? Survival tips for success as an Independent Wealth Manager
“I said to myself ‘enough is enough’ and began planning for my new life as an independent wealth manager.”
02/05/2018
Understanding the requirements of Asia’s HNWIs and entrepreneurs
With the focus on increased regulation across the globe and the drive towards greater transparency, HNW individuals must pay even more attention to using well-run, reputable jurisdictions.
02/05/2018
Berenberg confident bet on Mifid II "opportunity" in London office will pay off
The bank, the second-oldest functioning lender in the world, earned net profits of €90.2m