Managers of Wealth

Beware the banks in spasm....what can be done to break the freeze? by Justin Urquhart Stewart

Will it be a little snowy elf from No11, or an old bank cracker about to go bang?

Richest 10% of UK households own 40% of wealth - RESEARCH

Top 10% of households are 850 times wealthier than the bottom, a report by the Office for National Statistics reveals

“Equities on a roll” - Gary Dugan, Coutts & Co

The increased risk appetite of investors is evident from the continued rally in equities last week.

Wealth and status 'biggest turn-ons for women'

The dating site asked 1,000 of its female members to name the qualities they look for in a perfect husband and the celebrities that best personify those values.

What Millionaire Women Want - RESEARCH

What millionaires are thinking and doing can be a strong indicator of certain financial trends. Fidelity's fifth Millionaire Outlook reveals how millionaires' background, financial outlook and goals have greatly impacted their investment behavio

Outlook for the global financial markets in 2013 - Julius Baer Gruppe

"2013 - the year after": low growth, record-low interest rates, an investment Ice Age - further challenges ahead for investors

Skandia to end British Sailing Team sponsorship

Skandia’s parent company, Old Mutual, is to rebrand its Skandia branded businesses in Europe to Old Mutual Wealth

Expert advice on business succession a key concern for high net worth business owners: RBC Wealth Management survey

Business succession has very quickly become one of the top concerns identified by high net worth clients in a second annual survey by RBC Wealth Management.

Putting the tax gap in context by George Bull and Eli Bauernfreund

Effort is required to tackle the tax gap. But it’s important that the tax gap debate does not mask what should be a primary task for government, namely to foster an environment for sustainable business.

Sir Mervyn King calls time on ten turbulent years, the ‘Sun King’ of Threadneedle Street

He has often been embroiled in controversy – being both outspoken about the banking industry, but facing accusations that he failed to take appropriate pre-emptive action to lessen the impact of the financial crisis.

The private wealth discrepancy at the heart of Europe

Should taxpayers in debtor countries expect 'solidarity' – or, more bluntly, money – from taxpayers in creditor countries?

Buffett renewing call for millionaire’s tax

As the country approaches the fiscal cliff, Obama has insisted that Bush-era tax cuts — set to expire at the beginning of 2013 — expire for families making $250,000 and above.

When the Wealthy Weigh In, European Responsible Investment Tops EUR 7 Trillion

Eurosif recently released its third biennial report on responsible investment by high-net worth individuals (HNWIs) in Europe.

Millionaires Worry Their Children Will Succumb to Affluenza

Can wealth be harmful to children? That’s one of the top worries of Millionaire parents.

Private Bank vs. Family Office by Phil Banas

The battle for the UHNW dollar is intensifying, particularly in Asia.

Small business owners focused on job creation - RESEARCH

A recent survey by U.S. Trust (Bank of America Private Wealth Management) is being highlighted by The Lending Circle concerning job creation in America that is largely driven by small business. The survey shows that the majority of business owners feel it

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