04/14/2013

Phnom Penh’s Wealthy Seek a Quieter Life

The different house models in the city—which has cost $150 million to build so far—are named “Florence,” “Veneto,” and “Versailles” after some of Europe’s most beautiful towns and cities.

04/10/2013

Political Concerns Lower UHNW Outlook

Nearly 90 percent of the UHNW - who have a net worth of $5 million up to $25 million, not including primary residence - cite the political situation as a significant national concern. That's up significantly from 80 percent of those surveyed in the f

04/07/2013

Boutiques stage fightback

Boutique asset managers from Europe, Latin America and Asia have launched a self-help group to lead a fightback against the growing dominance of “powerful, well-resourced, global players”.

04/07/2013

Time to scotch the myth around bankers' bonuses

I was pleased to hear the City grandee lawyer Anthony Salz, right, in his independent review of Barclays' corporate culture last week, echo a point that I've been making for some time about bankers' pay.

04/07/2013

Australians unhappier than 'whingeing Pom' Brits

Australians have been forced to abandon their traditional taunting of Britons as “whingeing Poms” after a survey found they were less happy despite enjoying growing wealth and a much stronger economy.

04/07/2013

A Game Changer?

Surely it is a given - the demand for oil will continue to rise. As the emerging and developing nations seek to grow - and consume a greater proportion of world energy - then this has to be a one way street?

04/07/2013

HNWIs need private and investment banking

The financial and entrepreneurial ambitions of today’s generation of high net worths and family offices require sustainable ideas to promote future wealth

04/04/2013

The World's Top 20 Green Banks in 2012

The Bloomberg Markets third annual ranking of the world's greenest banks evaluates the efforts of financial institutions to invest in clean energy and reduce their own waste and carbon footprints.