Managers of Wealth

Skandia to end British Sailing Team sponsorship

Skandia’s parent company, Old Mutual, is to rebrand its Skandia branded businesses in Europe to Old Mutual Wealth

Expert advice on business succession a key concern for high net worth business owners: RBC Wealth Management survey

Business succession has very quickly become one of the top concerns identified by high net worth clients in a second annual survey by RBC Wealth Management.

Putting the tax gap in context by George Bull and Eli Bauernfreund

Effort is required to tackle the tax gap. But it’s important that the tax gap debate does not mask what should be a primary task for government, namely to foster an environment for sustainable business.

Sir Mervyn King calls time on ten turbulent years, the ‘Sun King’ of Threadneedle Street

He has often been embroiled in controversy – being both outspoken about the banking industry, but facing accusations that he failed to take appropriate pre-emptive action to lessen the impact of the financial crisis.

The private wealth discrepancy at the heart of Europe

Should taxpayers in debtor countries expect 'solidarity' – or, more bluntly, money – from taxpayers in creditor countries?

Buffett renewing call for millionaire’s tax

As the country approaches the fiscal cliff, Obama has insisted that Bush-era tax cuts — set to expire at the beginning of 2013 — expire for families making $250,000 and above.

When the Wealthy Weigh In, European Responsible Investment Tops EUR 7 Trillion

Eurosif recently released its third biennial report on responsible investment by high-net worth individuals (HNWIs) in Europe.

Millionaires Worry Their Children Will Succumb to Affluenza

Can wealth be harmful to children? That’s one of the top worries of Millionaire parents.

Private Bank vs. Family Office by Phil Banas

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

Small business owners focused on job creation - RESEARCH

A recent survey by U.S. Trust (Bank of America Private Wealth Management) is being highlighted by The Lending Circle concerning job creation in America that is largely driven by small business. The survey shows that the majority of business owners feel it

From rich list to death list, China's road to wealth

"There is a nickname for the rich list. It's called the death list," Mr Hoogewerf says in our interview, "...or in Chinese it is actually known as the 'fat pig killing list'.

Wealthy Singapore ranks as world's most stoic nation

"The implications for an emotionless society are significant."

Managing Ethics Programs in the Workplace

Organizations can manage ethics in their workplaces by establishing an ethics management program.

Don’t get in a fix with client money by Jon Wilson Project Director, IMS Group

The FSA’s client money rules - the rules that govern money a firm receives or holds for a client in the course of investment business - assume that monies are held for immediate repayment.

Too quiet on the western front by Tim Price

Your endorsement of Mr Obama and his policies for a second term reminded me of Samuel Johnson’s aphorism, that getting married a second time represents the triumph of hope over experience.

HSBC Chairman urges bankers to swear an oath

Douglas Flint, the chairman of HSBC, is pushing for bankers to take an oath similar to that sworn by doctors as part of radical plans to overhaul the way the profession is viewed in the wake of the financial crisis and successive banking scandals.

Black Sales - Red Budgets

Happy Black Friday. So is the US consumer rising in confidence? All will be revealed once the first figures are out following Black Friday.

UBS Trading Scandal - Right Verdict; Wrong Man

It is worrying that prosecutors chose to go after a relatively junior rogue trader rather than prosecuting someone higher up the chain of command.

Riding a wave into 2013 - Gary Dugan, Coutts

With the New Year in sight it is worth starting to consider the factors that may drive the markets in 2013.

'12 Days of Christmas' Becomes More Expensive

“The rise the PNC CPI index is larger than expected considering the modest economic growth we've had over the past 12 months,” said Jim Dunigan

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