05/30/2023
Why the GCC’s wealthy are seeking sustainable investments
Investors realise that incorporating ethical criteria into investments will lead to better returns and reduced risk
Comment & Analysis
05/30/2023
Apex Group sets out Ireland expansion plans with the creation of new jobs at Limerick office
This announcement follows continued organic and acquisitive growth for Apex Group in Ireland, including the recent client win of Boston Partners for Management Company Services and planned acquisition of the Irish depositary business of Bank of America.
05/30/2023
Rise in USDCNY should see limits amid China’s recovery
While there could be further near-term upside risk for USDCNY as markets await Beijing’s next move, we maintain our medium-term bearish USDCNY view and expect the pair to reach 6.60 by year-end.
05/30/2023
UBP’s Ivan Wong on being a pure play amid mergers and bank failures
In the wake of the UBS and Credit Suisse merger and US bank collapses, the family-owned bank is playing up its asset management proposition and steady tier 1 ratio to net clients in Asia.
05/30/2023
The Second Wave At Credit Suisse Is About to Roll
After all, Julius Baer did announce that it had hired nearly 40 new relationship managers since the beginning of the year.
05/30/2023
SJP begins search for CEO Croft’s successor
The advice giant has hired headhunters to scope out a new chief executive.
05/30/2023
Trends, diversification and relative value in private debt
Coming into 2023, it was generally accepted that a rising-rate environment would be positive for the banking sector, as net interest margins would improve.
05/30/2023
Award-winning Coutts debit card – a planet-friendly way to support a good cause
Our new debit card combines social and ecological inspiration and supports the Coutts Charitable Foundation.
05/29/2023
Peter Fanconi: «Asset Managers Need to Move Fast»
Just back from a trip to Indonesia, Blue Orchard chairman Peter Fanconi spoke about how the country's economy depends on microfinancing and what the terms and conditions of these loan instruments look like.
05/26/2023
How Partnerships Magnify the Impact of Philanthropy
Singapore’s wealth management sector can provide a blueprint for the future of philanthropy
05/26/2023
The CLIC Chronicles: Meet Vever, the 7th generation iconic jewellery house on a sustainability mission
To the House’s traditional values of artistic innovation, French know-how, and quality craftsmanship, they are adding a commitment to sustainability and supply-chain transparency.
05/26/2023
'Wealthy walkers' urged to pay to halt decline of Scotland’s eroding mountain paths
The problem has soared in the wake of the pandemic, as increased numbers of walkers sought solace in the beauty of the Scottish hills and mountains.
05/26/2023
Credit Suisse Research Institute publishes third study exploring the success of small countries
The latest study updates the theoretical framework from previous editions to define small countries and expands its sample size to include all 193 UN member states.
05/26/2023
Ex-Leonteq CEO Starts Lifestyle and Wellness Community
As often happens, a change can open up new opportunities, which in Schoch's case occurred in Gonten in the Swiss canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden (AI).
05/25/2023
Earnings expectations improve after dip - EFG International
Equity markets had a strong start to the year despite economic data that signals a deceleration in activity across the world, ongoing geopolitical tensions and concerns over persistent inflationary pressures.
05/25/2023
Financing Gaming and the Interactive Entertainment Revolution
Our Interactive Entertainment Lead, Paul Franks, reflects on another successful London Games Festival and how Coutts can support a promising future for the gaming industry.
05/25/2023
UK inflation higher than expected; German business sentiment (IFO) on the fall
The BoE will be obliged to hike further in June but should remain on a 25 bp change; data will drive the decision in the next Aug.
05/25/2023
GAM: Contested like the brightest jewel
It is one of the curiosities of the last chapter of GAM that none of the currently relevant topics are on the agenda at today's Thursday shareholder meeting .
05/25/2023
Gen Z is piling into property as a wealth builder says Royal LePage
New property investment report shows that this traditional asset class is more popular than ever with young Canadians
05/24/2023
Where can I find portfolio income?
With recent events suggesting that policy rates may peak earlier than anticipated, we think investors should act to add durable income to portfolios.