Managers of Wealth

Coutts' commentary - Global View from Asia - Emerging markets - crisis what crisis?

While there are undoubtedly strains in some emerging markets, to read the headlines would suggest there was a pending meltdown.

Blowing away the complacency and a Happy New Year of the Wooden Horse by Justin Urquhart Stewart

I have found it a very interesting contrast this year to last January. Then in 2013 the news was filled with dire warnings of doom and gloom, as the IMF and the OECD both pointed to lower figures

The wealth manager interview: StJohn Gardner, Arbuthnot Latham

The performance caps eight years since Gardner joined the firm and brought sweeping changes to its investment proposition, shifting what he saw as a “UK stockbroker-style outfit” to a full service private bank.

GCC seeing continued strong wealth growth

A number of issues are affecting the speed of recovery, added an extensive global survey conducted by Booz & Company, a leading global management consulting firm.

Major infrastructure investment reflects confidence in Jersey’s financial services industry

This follows the results of the recent Jersey Business Tendency Survey, which found that just over half of financial services firms anticipate a rise in employment numbers and expect profits to increase over the course of the whole year.

Guernsey – Home Of The Family Office by Fiona Le Poidevin

The family office concept has been around for decades, but it is only in recent years that the industry has begun to expand at an impressive pace with new family offices opening every month and the value of assets increasing.

Guernsey: are Asian clients missing out? by Fiona Le Poidevin

When seeking solutions for structuring their wealth, Asian investors are fairly open to placing their assets in offshore locations. But there is a tendency for Asian clients – and advisers – to stick to what they know, and for this reason, the

One-Third of Advisors Plan to Exit the Business within 10 Years

According to the latest research from global analytics firm Cerulli Associates, 32% of financial advisors in the U.S. plan to exit the business within the next 10 years.

New Nicola Horlick venture raises questions

Relendex’s first effort to raise a loan of several million proved over-ambitious, and was unsuccessful. While there is no shortage of potential borrowers, the lenders are all types and want all manner of different terms and yields.

Why the COO should lead social-media customer service

Although social channels have become powerful and cost-effective tools for customer service, management may be in the wrong hands.

US banks lead the way with bonus increases

More than 300 staff volunteered their bonus data to Emolument

Where the super wealthy choose to live

The richest of the rich make sure they own properties in London, New York, Tokyo, Singapore and Hong Kong

World risks deflationary shock as BRICS puncture credit bubbles

Half the world economy is one accident away from a deflation trap.

KPMG Report Identifies How Banks Can Grow the Top Line in 2014

"The banks that embrace change and systematically transform themselves to become more customer-centric will achieve a competitive advantage in the marketplace."

Asia is no exception – quality has its price! - Tanguy Kamp, Banque de Luxembourg

Deciding to “buy China” on the basis that Chinese stocks are good value is irrational given that, without financials, the index would be a lot more expensive.

The 2014 Millionaire Race: Goodbye BRICs, Hello MINTs

In 2014, the MINT countries will surpass the BRICSs in the world race for millionaires

Private Bank vs. Family Office

The battle for the UHNW dollar is intensifying, particularly in Asia.

Hedge Fund vs. Family Office

The SEC, having feasted upon the flesh of Swiss bankers, stood upright, wiped its blood-stained mouth on the back of its hand, cleared its throat, spat, pulled up its collar against the bitter north wind, and chuckling softly under its breath, slipped uns

Hot topics in UK LLP tax changes

Discussions with HMRC reveal key issues

Krawcheck says advisory business still coming up short in reaching out to women

Advisers need to understand distinctions between women and men investors

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