Managers of Wealth

Dodgy dashboards

Given the fact that I drive a 1964 Morris Traveller, I think she is entitled to have the occasional flashing light on her vintage dashboard.

UBP's Investment Outlook 2015: 'Divergence'

Contrary to expectations, Europe did not undergo a healing process in 2014; whilst long-dated bonds generated remarkable performances, European equities underperformed.

Review of the financial sector in Mauritus by Rundheersing Bheenick, Governor of the Bank of Mauritius

Looking back over the global landscape in recent years, characterised as it has been, by painful adjustments in financial and economic affairs, it is hard to avoid the conclusion that we have been lurching from crisis to crisis.

WATCH! Rats trained to replace humans on financial market trading floors

At first glance, RatTraders.com looks like a bit of a joke. Marcovici explains on videos how he selects the “most talented rats” and trains them over three to six months to make decisions to go long or short. If the rat makes the right decisio

Time to take a longer view I think by Justin Urquhart Stewart

The papers seem to be full of pundits predicting that "the end is nigh" for stock market valuations at their current level.

Road to nowhere by Tim Price

In 1975, Charles Ellis, the founder of Greenwich Associates, wrote one of the most powerful and memorable metaphors in the history of finance.

Long held up as the greatest whisky, Scotch is facing fierce competition for its crown

The television, radio, golf, Bovril, the flushing toilet and penicillin can all trace their inception back to a Scotsman.

Are you on the endangered species list?

The title of the final STEP Global Congress session was as illuminating as it was eye catching, reflecting the insecurity of the wealthy and their advisers in the face of the current transparency revolution.

African economies to face $11.4 trillion investment shortfall by 2040

Africa has the opportunity to quadruple living standards by 2040, but to do so it will need to find $11.4 trillion in extra investment over that period.

Speech by FS at Standard Chartered Wealth Management Centre opening ceremony

Following is the speech by the Financial Secretary, Mr John C Tsang, at the opening ceremony of the Standard Chartered Wealth Management Centre at Exchange Square in Central this afternoon

The Harrow School dropout trying to save the world

One is the creation of a UK sovereign wealth fund, the absence of which he labels “extraordinary”.

Ignorant Politicians by Justin Urquhart Stewart

Ignorant politicians leading to stupid policies; my financial programme and what I want from the politicians

'Occupy' could hurt HK's status as wealth hub

Singapore – already close to matching Hong Kong as a wealth centre in terms of assets – could be getting a boost as a result of the recent protests, argues Scorpio Partnership.

Rothschild’s CEO on how to make it as investment banker

If you’re a student considering a career in investment banking, Nigel Higgins the CEO of Rothschild, has a key piece of advice plan ahead.

Barclays Sees Fewer Bankers Earning Top Pay on Overhaul

“Investment banking is part of the core but it has to be done in a different way,” said Jenkins, who’s in Hong Kong to attend the Barclays Asia Forum.

Sallie Krawcheck Embraces Socially Responsible Investing

In the Fall 2014 issue of Progressive Asset Management’s newsletter, News & Views, Sallie Krawcheck discusses three important topics

Infuriating Facts About Our Disappearing Middle-Class Wealth

Much of the 1 percent wealth just sits there, accumulating more wealth.

The international sport of seducing rich expats

Often vilified by its neighbours for the system of lump sum taxation offered to foreign residents, Switzerland is surrounded by countries that themselves give generous tax breaks to wealthy expatriates.

No One's Surprised If Hong Kong Bankers Get Away With Murder

People have been calling him Patrick Bateman. Perhaps, he has an alibi and was out returning video tapes. But instead, I see Colonel Kurtz.

What’s Wrong with the Asian Wealth Management Industry?

Smith has worked in the investment management industry for 30 years

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