Managers of Wealth

Bankers - stop hiding and get out and fight

Stephen Hester signed a contract with the previous government in good faith which detailed how he would be paid for his troubles.

United tax evasion defences start to crumble

All eyes will be on the year end results from Switzerland’s biggest banks this coming week, but thoughts will also be turned to the fallout from tax evasion scandals.

Equities offer value over the long term, but turbulence is still on the radar - Coutts & Co

The recent Long-Term Refinancing Operation (LTRO) from the European Central Bank (ECB), which enabled banks to borrow money at 1% for three years, has restored a degree of confidence in markets and boosted risk assets.

Gold will continue to be main beneficiary of loose monetary policy

Rothschild Wealth Management Asset Allocation February 2012

DOOM AND BOOM?

So just how much sweet and sour can we take in a week?

Renmimbi Rising

George Osborne's efforts last week to try and establish London as the Western centre for the trading of the Chinese currency should be congratulated however, some of the headlines seemed to get a little enthusiastic over something which is going to b

The great pay debate and curbing 'out of control' pay

The Government believes there is scope for more direct and useful reporting on pay, to make it easier to outline the link between remuneration and performance.

Anti-avoidance announcements come from all directions

We’re always told to mind the traffic. This is never truer than in the case of speeding tax vehicles.

Gloom Lifting Over Global Growth Prospects - study

Risk Appetite Back to Pre-Third Quarter Crisis Levels

CEOs and their salaries: because they’re worth it...?

Incentive schemes continue to inflate fat-cat salaries to extraordinary heights. But to what extent do they truly reflect performance?

Executive Insight: UBS Wealth Management's Anthony 'Tony' Roth

Having dyslexia had a big impact on me socially, and it was a challenge to navigate the academic world. Still, I spent my last two years of high school at Phillips Academy in Andover, Mass., graduated magna cum laude from Brown University in 1990, took a

Deutsche Bank cuts copper, gold forecasts for 2012

While the first quarter of 2012 will likely be the weakest for the base metals, prices should improve as the year progresses, the bank added.

Shafts of Light in Leaden Skies

I can only presume that most of the population must have comforted themselves with excessive amounts of alcohol to try and negate the seemingly unremitting gloom that was aired throughout the holiday period.

Eurozone is closer to break-up, warns Standard Chartered's Peter Sands

The chief executive of Standard Chartered has warned that there is an increasing likelihood of a country falling out of the eurozone because of the inability of politicians to resolve the crisis.

Tories say they want to leave EU and prefer Boris to Cameron

Some 92 per cent of party believe PM's vetoing of a new EU treaty was his best moment, poll shows

Precious Metals Outlook for 2012

But looking ahead to 2012, based upon a number of analysts' projections and two surveys -- one from mining executives and another from coin dealers, the next 12 months should be a strong period for gold, silver and platinum prices.

Men Take Lead In Financial Decisions, Reveals HSBC Report

HSBC’s The Future of Retirement programme is a leading independent study into global retirement trends. It provides authoritative insights into the key issues associated with ageing populations and increasing life expectancy around the world.

The Rise of In-House Strategy and Change Teams

Although there's a perceived high availability of candidates keen to move from management consultancies and strategy houses to in-house teams, attracting and securing top talent with a proven track record of thought leadership is still a challenge.

Jim Rogers ‘Not Too Optimistic’ About World for Next 3 Years

International investor Jim Rogers says he is short emerging markets including Singapore, where he now lives.

Jim Rogers ‘Not Too Optimistic’ About World for Next 3 Years

International investor Jim Rogers says he is short emerging markets including Singapore, where he now lives.

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