Managers of Wealth

Brussels’ political gesture to curb bonuses is simply bad banking

The first thing that should be said is governments have no business interfering with private contracts between employer and employee

Increased market volatility likely as asset prices drift higher despite risks - Rothschild Market Perspective

Although the US continues to recover and the Eurozone appears to be heading in the right direction, a sharper slowdown across emerging markets is dragging down the global outlook.

The long march to economic recovery by Richard Buxton, Old Mutual Global investors

Richard Buxton, manager of the Old Mutual UK Alpha Fund, explains why he believes current economic conditions provide a positive backdrop for equity markets.

Private banker must seek their inner geek

The heady days of the early tech boom seem to be back

Just because it’s gold doesn’t mean it glitters

“Gold-bugs” are still vocal, despite the mini-collapse in the gold price this year.

Coutts' commentary - Wealth Watch - US muddies water on global growth

All three central banks agreed that confidence was returning among consumers and businesses

Has gold lost its lustre? by Guy Wagner, chief investment officer at Banque de Luxembourg

The fall in the price of gold gathered pace in the second quarter, the price per ounce shedding nearly 25% in $.

View From Psigma: Go East

Every day I remind myself how lucky I am to work in such an interesting industry.

SA firms, managers lead world

The best South African companies and their managers outshine their peers anywhere in the world

Tax jurisdiction: Is space the final frontier?

With the collapse of tax revenues hitting public purses all over the world

UK: a new approach to multinational tax avoidance?

The House of Lords Select Committee on Economic Affairs has published its report on tackling tax avoidance which asks whether a new approach is needed.

Aberdeen Asset Management Managing Director Brett Jollie featured in The CEO Magazine

The organisation is making strides, despite the difficult conditions in international investment markets

Close Brothers: Pension fears hit affluent

Heightened concerns have not yet overcome planning inactivity for many.

Former Bear Stearns Executives Seemingly Unscathed By Financial Crisis They Helped Trigger

The fact they were able to emerge unscathed from a financial crisis that wiped out $19.2 trillion of household wealth in the US

The Final Countdown - Europe by Tom Becket, Chief Investment Officer, Psigma Investment Management

Finally a holiday where an easy calm settled and no disasters hit the global economy or financial markets.

Early Warning for Rating Agencies and Investment Banks

Law firm Corrs Chambers Westgarth has cautioned credit rating agencies, investment banks and investment managers to tread carefully when promoting financial products.

Barclays: Bob Diamond would have resigned today

He was the arch bull when the rest of the world had turned bearish

Cyber security must rise up the Boardroom agenda, says KPMG

Cyber security is central to long-term economic growth

A profitable Prince

Now whatever your political views, whether as a royalist or a republican, the less than edifying television coverage of a blank hospital door for hours on end was astonishing.

Financial institutions increasing their focus and resources on risk management - RESEARCH

There is a divergence when it comes to the spending patterns of different-sized firms.

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