Managers of Wealth

Bleak future for the banks of tomorrow

A 'revolution' may be required to help institutions become both more efficient and flexible for their customers.

Transparency means seeing the wood and trees

It’s with some trepidation that I approach the subject of fund fees this week.

The Good lose out by Justin Urquhart Stewart

What has seemed most unfair has been that those who have correctly “played by the rules” by saving conscientiously, paying down debts and spending reasonably, have been the ones that have suffered the most over the past few years.

Love affair between the global super-rich and London property is souring

Prices in top neighbourhoods, such as Mayfair and Kensington, will be flat next year after a slowdown that began in March with a coalition government budget that included a proposed "mansion tax", Knight Frank said on Friday.

Coutts Daily Theme: US Earnings Season - Yes We Can

We are hopeful ahead of the start of the third-quarter (Q3) US corporate earnings season next Tuesday - election uncertainty notwithstanding.

Don't Expect Miracles In Europe, UBS Chairman Says

Investors would be wise not to expect miracles out of Europe anytime soon, said Axel Weber, chairman of the board at UBS Bank.

A stellar year for corporate bonds continues - Coutts

Bonds come in all shapes and sizes – for example, there are government bonds, investment-grade corporate bonds, high-yield bonds and emerging-market bonds.

And while we’re on the subject of HMRC….

The Liechtenstein Disclosure Facility (LDF) is now three years old and has proved to be a rare success story for HMRC.

Super Rich More Likely To Live In Blue States: Wealth-X

The states with the most multimillionaires have strong political preferences.

French wealth tax: How it affects some UK citizens

The south of France has long been a prime destination for wealthy UK citizens

“Green shoots” spotting: wise to be cautious - Arbuthnot Banking Group

After making allowance for the “Jubilee” effect, the underlying economy was probably flat (at worst) in the second quarter.

Rothschild Asset Allocation report - October 2012

The world’s two most important central banks are now committed to stimulus programmes that are potentially unlimited in size.

A good environment for gold to shine - Coutts

Investors sing gold’s praises as the US Federal Reserve cranks up the printing press against the backdrop of continuing global economic and political uncertainty.

When in doubt, we blame the numbers by Justin Urquhart Stewart

After all, statistics can be spun in any way we wish. However, the GDP figures that are so prominently in most economic statements from politicians seem to be one of the least efficient and reliable to be measuring the state of the economy.

Coutts: Spotlight Switzerland

Economic Outlook for Switzerland: the strong Swiss franc makes it increasingly difficult for companies to compete with foreign competitors.

Expats ‘more confident in markets outside Europe’: TD survey

The recent economic turmoil in Greece, Italy, Spain and Ireland would “no doubt have placed a heavy burden on both expat and UK investors”.

The heat is on – why tax evaders face sun, sand and HMRC by Helen Relf

Vince Cable’s reference to tax havens as ‘sunny places for shady people’ at the Lib Dem’s conference, hits upon one of the hotly debated tax issues of the year. Monaco has been in the press a great deal over the past week – m

Africa could have up to 200 'hidden' billionaires

"Many of these people escaped to London or other countries in order to preserve their wealth. But it is going to get more and more difficult."

Christine Lagarde: 'Women can't have it all'

IMF head Christine Lagarde says women must accept that there will be "failures" if they attempt to juggle a career and raise children at the same time.

Complaints about banks up 59%, says FSA

Complaints rose by 59% compared with the second half of 2011 to 3.58 million, the Financial Services Authority (FSA) said.

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