Managers of Wealth

Sorry Dubai, sorry Beirut: real estate investors prefer to look West

Continued political turmoil across the Middle East has caused local investors to almost double their investment in Western real estate

Budget 2014 – Baker Tilly gives its reaction

‘For the individual taxpayer, this was a Budget aimed at pensioners and savers, who are often part of the same group.

Rise in popularity of investment trusts 'undeniable', platforms and advisers can't ignore it: JP Morgan

Crinage added that those advisers who do not give full consideration to investment trusts as an alternative to open-ended funds may be doing their clients a disservice.

Wealth Management Of The Body Snatchers

On my desk is a 76-page investment proposal from the wealth management department of a world-famous financial services firm.

Fund Structures for Family Offices by Joe Truelove, Carey Group

Here are his thoughts on why family offices may be turning to fund like structures.

The US Virgin Islands' Business Lure

The U.S. Virgin Islands is attempting to lure small businesses with substantial corporate tax breaks, in a bid to create jobs and diversify the tiny territory’s $4.2 billion economy.

The greediest suckers are invariably western bankers

Patrick L Young is expert in global financial markets working in multiple disciplines, ranging from trading independently to running exchanges.

Bank of America Tells Wealthy Investors: Real Estate Is the Place to Be

The remainder of the year is brimming with opportunity, and U.S. Trust, part of Bank of America's private wealth management sector, wants investors to know exactly where to look.

Ireland’s Financial Infrastructure: A Foundation for Success by Colin Keane, SS&C

In recent years, Ireland has positioned itself with great success as the premium jurisdiction for financial services, servicing more than 43 percent of alternative funds globally as well as 63 percent of European hedge fund assets.

Qatar retains title as MidEast's top financial centre

A number of Gulf-based financial centres made significant jumps up this year's rankings

Banks’ Africa forays paying off handsomely

INVESTMENTS in other African countries are starting to pay off handsomely for some South African companies, such as banks,

Another Pointless Pension Raid by Justin Urquhart Stewart

The latest populist idea for unemployment was floated last week when Mr Millipede suggested that seemingly endless bountiful fountain of pension pots can be raided yet again for apparent good works elsewhere.

Islamic finance: From the Cayman Islands to the Middle East and beyond - Harneys

The use of o ff shore companies in Islamic fi nance is driven by many of the same factors as in conventional banking, as tax e ffi ciency, bankruptcy-remoteness and privacy are considerations common to most cross-border transactions.

Uncertainty of the Bitcoin Network by Stephanie Hodnett, SS&C

The idea of a virtual currency is clearly an appealing one for those who mistrust their national currency, the traditional banking system, or who seek a means of circumventing inflation or capital controls.

Rising incentives to private banks worry investors

Rebates given to private banks to encourage them to invest in bond offerings came under the spotlight again last week after small cap issuer Amtek Engineering's debut in the Singapore dollar bond market.

M&A trend gathering pace in UK wealth management

Should investment integration headaches scupper a takeover?

Investment advice for the missus (or hubby)

One of the reasons why Warren Buffett is being followed by lot of investors (and Twitter users) is his witty comments

Investors finance handsome men rather than women

Investors are more likely to put money into a business idea pitched by a man than a woman, and even more so if he is good looking, according to a new study.

Wall Street Cash Bonuses Highest Since 2008 Crash

The average bonus on Wall Street jumped 15 percent last year to the highest level since the 2008 financial crisis and was the third largest on record, New York State's budget watchdog said on Wednesday.

The highest-return investment for women is asking for a raise

I’m often asked to speak to women about investing. And for years, I’ve typically started with the basics of saving, diversification and asset allocation, and then moved to discussing how some women should consider taking on more risk

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