Managers of Wealth

It's hard for Santa to be nice when the world's been naughty

Here's a sneak peek inside his bag of goodies, where lumps of coal appear to figure prominently:

World economy in dangerous situation: IMF chief

The head of the International Monetary Fund said the world economy was in danger and urged Europeans to speak with one voice on a debt crisis that has rattled the global financial system.

Credit Suisse top execs:2012 not business as usual

"2012 will not be 'business as usual'," the bank's chairman Urs Rohner and Chief Executive Brady Dougan said in the memo, which was seen by Reuters.

Economic predictions for 2012: UBS and the top 10 surprises

We will begin with the Top 10 Surprises issued on December 17th by an analyst at UBS, and what they could foresee in the markets and economy for the coming year.

Volatility creates long-term opportunities - HSBC Global Asset Management

In its global outlook for 2012, HSBC Global Asset Management argues that frequent rotations in sentiment in markets reflect the fact that officials have been applying a 'band-aid' approach to addressing fundamental problems

Avoid retreating into safe havens, says Barclays Wealth

Gardiner recommends investors take overweight positions in US and Europe ex-UK equities, as he says “the euro is not going to break up” and “the world is probably not going to follow Europe into recession”.

Barclays Wealth set to enter 2012 overweight Europe

Barclays Wealth has said it will be entering the new year with an overweight position to Europe ex-UK.

Gold will be a winner in the battle against deflation

Gold’s failure to make new highs despite the intensifying euro crisis has fuelled some doubts about its effectiveness as a hedge.

Surprise! Guess Where the World’s Most Profitable Banking Center Is…

If the global financial crisis has taught the world anything, it’s that there is massive weakness running through western banking systems.

Is the Financial Crisis a Male Syndrome?

Testosterone, rather than neurons, may push male egos into ever-more-complex speculative bets, a gambling binge made possible by advanced technology, mathematical techniques, and globalization.

Why Warren Buffett's View on Taxes Is Irrelevant

Set your Swiss watch for the next billion-pound debacle

By my calculations, the next one will be due in 2014 – indeed, you are strongly advised to set your Swiss watch by it.

Europe should not count too much on Chinese cash

There are tales of desperate Italian and Spanish bankers offering stakes in their banks to possible buyers from the mainland as they plead for cash infusions.

HSBC lifts gold price forecast

HSBC lifted its 2012 gold price forecast to $2,025 an ounce from $1,625 previously, while GFMS said it could “easily” see gold spiking through $2,000 an ounce by the end of this year.

World Bank's Zoellick: "World Economy Is Entering A New Danger Zone"

A world without growth is a possibility

The author of Extreme Money, Satyajit Das, says that governments are fixated on economic growth strategies to get out of the sovereign debt mess they are in. But he says they don't appear to have considered what will happen if growth does not recover

7 Ways To Motivate Your Employees

Marketing and strategy might be what initially gets a company noticed, but there is one component in the workplace essential for success: motivated employees.

New Study Reveals Objective Decision-Making On Promotions A Sham

A study released earlier this month by Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business indicates that connections and relationships play a significant role in employee promotions

10 reasons why you are not rich

OPINION: You have doubtless read plenty about how to get rich, but have you explored the flipside - the blunders that thwart you from making a fortune?

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