Managers of Wealth

Where There Is Value, There Are Investors by Russ Koesterich, Blackrock

Ultimately though, relative value is the order of the day and has become a key differentiator of performance.

Myths, Middle Offices and Asset Managers by Bill Bormann, SS&C

Asset managers, both institutional and alternative focused, are increasingly considering outsourcing their middle-office needs to third-party providers. But many do not pursue this because of some widely held (and incorrect) concerns.

UK can rule the world in asset management

London’s global capital market has helped to make the UK a premier centre for asset management

UK and Cayman: Looking beyond the pomp

The usual prism through which Cayman interacts with the U.K. is the Foreign & Commonwealth Office

The rise of the driverless car: How your motor probably already has intelligent technology fitted

Many executive cars have cameras that can 'read' a speed limit sign and warn the driver if they exceed it. Read more: http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/cars/article-2726034/Rise-intelligent-car-probably-technology-fitted.html#ixzz3AeFgtq2T Fo

Why Consumers Aren’t Buying the Idea of Mobile Wallets – Yet

“I think 10 years from now, we’ll look back at it and say, ‘Hasn’t this always been here?’”–David Reibstein

Expatriate Financial Services – Rich Pickings or Future Administrative Nightmare? by Colin Camp, Dion

Colin Camp of Dion explores the phenomenon of migrancy and how financial institutions need to adapt to ensure that changing international tax laws do not affect their ability to tap into this valuable client base.

Florida Law Professor Names Cryptocurrencies “Super Tax Havens”

Under the current system employers are required to report employee earnings as well as company profits

A Good Neighbour by Geoff Cook

The Jersey Evening Post published my letter today putting the context around our good neighbour approach to contrived and abusive tax schemes.

The Coming Decade for Wealth Management

Moving beyond robo-advisors so investors can see the whole picture

What role should advisers play in protecting clients from Internet fraud?

Though advisers aren't necessarily cybersecurity experts, they can help prevent clients from becoming victims

Something is deeply amiss in the IPO market

Many stock market floats have underperformed in recent weeks

China and India Economies in Focus: Global Markets Weekly from Coutts

Following our recent shift to a positive view on emerging relative to developed equities, news from Asia’s two biggest economies has been encouraging.

Rothschild Market Perspective: Time to reduce risk in portfolios and focus on hedging and diversifying strategies

Equity markets have continued to climb higher this year and the current bull run has now lasted five years without any substantial correction.

A Crypto Currency Backed By Gold? How Retail Gold Investors Can Benefit From Bitcoin's Technology

historically unbacked currencies have tended to last approximately 48 years, but always revert back to the precious metals markets, of which there is a finite supply, as the true determinant of value.

OppenheimerFunds gambles on first CEO from investment ranks

But it must be noted that Mr. Steinmetz's appointment is in some ways an experiment — perhaps even a risky one.

Trust, confidentiality and the tax man: too far, too fast? by George Bull, Baker Tilly

It’s said that it takes years to build up trust but only suspicion - not proof – to destroy it. We look at some of the areas where HMRC are saying “trust us”, and wonder why they are simultaneously doing things which raise suspicio

Don't cry for Argentina on default

The previous default, in 2001, involved about $100 billion in debt and was the largest sovereign default in history.

Unbroken Reign of the Bulls by Mikio Kumada, Global Strategist from LGT Capital Management

July was marked by horrible news headlines from Israel, Ukraine and Argentina.

Generation Y and the Wealth Transfer to Come by Michael Hunwick, SS&C Technologies

There is a growing list of well-known entrepreneurs like Warren Buffet, Bill & Melinda Gates and Michael Bloomberg who are donating significant proportions of their wealth to philanthropic causes. However, most wealthy individuals are still expected t

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