Managers of Wealth

Global View from Asia - Coutts

The theme remains the same. Long-dated government bonds suffer modest declines while equities rise. Yet, at the same time, support for high yield bonds continues to be strong, further compressing yields.

Coutts Wealth Watch: News rules give commerical property boost

Making the office your home

Barclays Wealth: Little More Than A Boiler Room?

The cover up is often worse than the crime.

Another crackdown on tax evasion – but could CDF be the answer? by Mike Down

The Crown Prosecution Service has announced it will dramatically increase the number of tax evasion cases it takes on over the next two years.

The Perils of Fashion Fads and Tank Tops by Justin Urquhart Stewart

When it comes to watching asset classes year by year it is always amusing to see how this year’s hot tip can so easily become next year’s embarrassment.

Nine out of 10 Global Decision-makers Believe Collaboration Is now Essential if Global Economy Is to Recover

Greater representation of women in leadership roles will be influential

Citi Private Bank Outlines 2013 Investment Themes

Citi Private Bank has announced its investment themes for 2013 that highlight the opportunities available to clients amid challenging economic conditions around the world.

Party in the Credit Markets: A Parallel Universe

There’s a party going on in the credit markets, but the real economy does not seem to have been invited.

Tycoons rich with cash but shun wealth managers

With trust in bankers at a low level they prefer to invest in property

Exposed: The regime of fear inside Barclays

- and how the boss lied and shredded the evidence

Cantor Fitzgerald's Investment Banking Push Goes Awry

Kantor had stepped up his hiring in prior months.

HMRC clarifies new rules for ‘EMI’ options by Martin Benson

HMRC clarifies its plans to improve the tax treatment of Enterprise Management Incentive share options, and what this will mean for employee shareholders.

Coutts Outlook 2013: Buy Equities as Case for Bonds Fades

In its outlook for 2013, Coutts looks at the major investment risks and opportunities expected to shape market developments in the next 12 months.

When Darwin is Applied to the Steel Industry by Justin Urquhart Stewart

There is an interesting contrast between the French steel industry and that of the United Kingdom, or more specifically Wales and Teesside.

Wealthy investors plan to increase their equity holdings in 2013

In the next 12 months, 71% of Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) Investors, with more than $5 million in net worth not including their primary residence (NIPR,) plan to invest in equities, up from 52% in 2010. Equities are the top investment pick among the UHNW

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