Managers of Wealth

Standard Chartered back atop takeover target list

Now this UK-based commercial lender specialising in Asia, Africa and the Middle East is back at the top of the list for many investment bankers and analysts as the most likely target of a big banking takeover.

The Echoes of History in the Economy by Justin Urquhart Stewart

This year will inevitably be peppered with references to the anniversary of the outbreak of the First World War.

Corporate cash is key to growth of risk assets in 2014 says Keith Skeoch, CEO, Standard Life Investments

Standard Life Investments believes that global equity markets can move higher if corporate earnings come through and companies invest their war chests of cash.

Royal Bank of Scotland subsidiary says BRIC obsolete term

Coutts, a lender owned by Royal Bank of Scotland, argues that the 13-year-old BRIC term is obsolete.

Global Markets Weekly 20 January 2014 - Coutts

Bonds - A flatter, smoother road ahead

World economy: back in synch -EFG INTERNATIONAL

2014 is set to be a year in which we will see a synchronised global economic upturn – with all major regions and economies posting positive growth for the first time since 2007.

Is abolishing income tax the best way to rebalance our economy?

We hear thoughtful suggestions that the UK economy could be rebalanced if income tax was abolished (loud cheers all round) with VAT increased to, say, 33% - 38% (cue: stunned silence).

Emerging markets launch ratings agency

ARC Ratings, five credit ratings agencies mainly from emerging markets, launched on Thursday a rival to the sector's main players including Fitch and Moody's.

Whipping the bankers - as proposed by Ed Miliband is not the solution

Economic growth and reform should be the priority, rather than yet more regulation

Well-off women have better and safer sex: Wealth and social standing mean a more satisfying love life, says new study

Those looking to improve their sex life may think key factors are sexual chemistry, physical attraction and energy.

Kleinwort Benson chief executive Sally Tennant ensures old fashioned values for a modern bank

Some women in the City have become famous – or infamous – by making a big deal out of the fact they are female.

The European proposals for next year's bonus round - Withers

The European Banking Authority approved the draft regulatory technical standard on the definition of material risk takers which will apply to all firms under the scope of the CRD IV.

Women hedge fund managers outpace male rivals, again -study

Women hedge fund managers have outperformed their male rivals, on average, for the second year in a row.

Developed Market Strength Persists - Market comment, LGT

Developed Market Strength Persists The once much-feared “Fed taper” triggered strong and broad gains in developed equity markets – the US economy is finally seen as robust enough to eventually continue to grow even without its monetary

UKSA appointed official Cowes Week charity

Cowes Week Limited and event sponsors Aberdeen Asset Management jointly selected the Cowes-based charity, which aims to encourage youth participation in sailing.

"Weather forecast for tonight: Dark” - George Carlin

ECU's Investment Blog - Shaky Legs and Hidden Strength! - Neil Staines

New London finance jobs rise for first time since early 2012

After a period of pay stagnation, this year’s survey found that average basic salaries in the City rose 5.6% during 2013. This is double the rate of inflation.

Foreigners don’t pay tax? Really? by David Heaton

Much has been made in the press about the tax status of these migrants – so what’s the truth?

UHNW Industry Leaders Give Their 2014 Predictions

Here executives representing a cross-section of the UHNW industry including luxury, not-for-profit and wealth management, gaze into their crystal balls to predict what 2014 holds in store.

Rate expectations by Tim Price

Warren Buffett, ‘How inflation swindles the equity investor’, May 1977.

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