10/28/2016
So, You Want to Be a Private Banker?
It has also led to a fierce war for talent, with banks eager for a piece of the burgeoning Asian wealth pie outbidding each other for top bankers.
Comment & Analysis
10/28/2016
Hermes joins China's sovereign wealth fund in National Grid bid
The deal would involve a consortium buying a controlling share of the National Grid's gas distribution arm
10/27/2016
The monopoly of wealth and its detrimental effect on development
Large corporations were not in favour of the state organising and restructuring the economy and undermining the private sector’s powers.
10/27/2016
Seven issues facing the UK wealth management sector
Wealth managers have succeeded in achieving positive net client inflows through a mixture of new money from existing clients, new clients, and acquisition.
10/26/2016
St. James’s Place – “Sterling’s weakness continues to be felt by companies and consumers”
UK inflation hits a two-year high and EY ITEM Club forecasts a “prolonged period” of weaker growth for the UK economy.
10/26/2016
Wealth Advisors Gird for Tax Increases
A big area of concern among advisors to the wealthy is whether tax increases would be made retroactive to the beginning of the year they become law.
10/26/2016
What a wealth tax could look like
Unlikely to contribute more than R5 billion per annum to state coffers.
10/26/2016
London House Prices Forecast to Plunge as Brexit Chokes Market
Property prices in U.K. capital to fall 5.6% next year
10/25/2016
The Renaissance era of banking is here
The events of the last decade left the banking systems across the world shaken and stirred.
10/25/2016
Reforms to the buy-to-let mortgage market ALL property investors should be aware of
Big changes are happening in the buy-to-let mortgage market, and investors need to be aware so that they can plan accordingly.
10/24/2016
Brexit threatens UK fund management’s global influence
It is clear that the issue of passporting remains front of mind.
10/24/2016
Overcoming roadblocks to equity in beef
In reality, it is difficult to attract institutional investors to the sector.
10/24/2016
Prism the Gift Fund - A simple way to give by Penny Lovell
Many clients and friends often mention how when it comes to giving larger sums to charity they always feel a certain administrative burden
10/24/2016
Money can really, really buy happiness, UK study finds
UK’s Office for National Statistics have come to the conclusion that money can indeed buy happiness
10/24/2016
The 18 Most Memorable Golf Movie Scenes of All Time
There are good ones, and bad ones.
10/24/2016
Finland’s Millionaire Premier Freezes Pay in Bid to Save Economy
Prime Minister wants to freeze pay, but boost productivity
10/24/2016
Trade-off by Tim Price
“Gentlemen, you are trying to negotiate something you will never be able to negotiate. But if negotiated, it will not be ratified. And if ratified, it will not work.”
10/21/2016
What do millennial travellers really want?
Hotel Brand Accor Group Are Developing Properties Specifically Targeting Millennial Travellers
10/21/2016
Changes, and Challenges, in Fund Distribution
A dozen executives from asset management firms gathered to discuss the changes and challenges in third party intermediary distribution of investment funds
10/21/2016
The struggles of audit leadership hiring in asset management - Leathwaite
Stuart Higson, a consultant within Leathwaite's CFO & Audit practice, explores the current challenges of audit leadership hiring faced by asset management companies.