Managers of Wealth

2013: A year in multi-asset investing - Schroders

“What many investors currently perceive as safe haven assets could turn out to be the snake lurking in the grass next year.”

Advisers look to platforms for support in post-rdr world - Aviva

According to the latest Adviser Barometer research from Aviva, in the final quarter before the Retail Distribution Review is implemented in January 2013, over a third of advisers (34%) say they are contemplating changing their main platform in the next 1

From worse to bad – opportunities on the bumpy road to recovery - Threadneedle

“Investors head into 2013 knowing that few of the fundamental economic problems in the developed world have been solved – and many of them could remain unresolved throughout the year.

Global trends in financial advice

The Retail Distribution Review (RDR) in the UK and the Future of Financial Advice (FoFA) Act in Australia are examples of a new regulatory regime that embraces the fee-for-service business model in wealth management.

Crack in the glass ceiling as more women reach boards

But below the underlying good news there are still gaps in the boardroom.

ABN Amro sees lower gold prices in 2013 and 2014

A slightly stronger world recovery in 2013 and 2014 should lead to a slight drop in gold demand, ABN Amro said in a note.

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.

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