Managers of Wealth

Livin' on a Prayer? by Neil Staines, ECU

"It doesn’t make a difference…” - Bon Jovi (Livin’ on a Prayer)

Seven reasons why Barclays was forced to shed 19,000 jobs

There are forces at work that are altering the nature of modern banking... and no institution is exempt

Some Old & Tiresome Investment Phrases

May, or so the statisticians say, is usually the lowest month for the volume of share transactions, and in fact for the summer as a whole there is usually a dip in volumes which can often be accompanied by slips back in values and indices. Hence the phras

Expect more hostile takeover bids now UK seen as corporate tax haven by George Bull

The outcome of the hostile Pfizer takeover bid for AstraZeneca will ultimately be decided by shareholders. Although the bid is not being driven by tax considerations, these do play an important part in the structure and timing of the deal.

Can I preserve anonymity in my tax arrangements?

Non-doms who have always reported their remittances correctly should not fear higher tax bills from the UK’s new tax deals

'Central Asia and Africa may take place of Switzerland and Singapore as offshore banking havens'

They have signed up 47 countries today. there are more to come

Private Clients: Better Than Good

Charles Hamilton-Stubber is the man recently appointed to a new role as Chairman of Aon Private Clients

Singapore Set to Attract More Wealth Management Business After Concluding FATCA

The higher transparency and greater compliance requirement of FATCA will go a long way to attract genuine investments in Singapore and boost the wealth management business, says Rikvin.

For new wealth, head to Yorkshire or Hampshire

London may pride itself on being a financial hub but the wealth management industry is busy branching out into the regions

Globalization Still Favors the Rich

Reading between the lines of a just-released optimistic report on global flows of goods, services and finance by the McKinsey Global Institute,

'Respect local culture': Singapore minister rebukes US investment bank for LGBT recruitment drive

'Foreign companies here should not venture into public advocacy for causes that sow discord amongst Singaporeans,' a minister said in response to news that a company is hosting a recruitment dinner for LGBT students

Asia banking on expansion

Banks from almost every country in east and south Asia are planning to expand on their home turf and regionally.

Rising Economy, Rates & Sterling by Justin Urquhart Stewart

So when should rates rise?

Swiss Property Risks Little Changed in Early 2014, UBS Says

Risks to the Swiss real estate market remained largely unchanged at the start of this year

Wealth creation, not wealth distribution, should top the list of economic priorities of a society

One Thing The French, Greeks And Other Europeans Cannot Get Right

RBC fund chief bets on Canada brand

I had high hopes for my interview with George Lewis, the chairman of RBC Global Asset Management, who also happens to be one of just eight people responsible for setting the strategic direction of Canada’s largest bank.

Wealth depends on an indefinable

There is nothing better than fuzzy language to wreak havoc or to facilitate consensus.

Criminal Charges Against Banks Risk Sparking Crisis

As U.S. Justice Department prosecutors angle to bring the first criminal charges against global banks since the financial crisis, they’ll have to stare down warnings of uncontainable collateral damage.

Connecting With High Net-Worth Individuals Through Social Media

It’s a safe bet that most professionals have a social media account.

Handel’s Messiah and Impact Entrepreneurs by Toby Birch

The revolutionary idea of a giving economy is a theme behind the Dandelion Project in Guernsey.

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