Managers of Wealth

Bonds look better placed than stocks

An inversion is considered a popular early warning signal of recession.

Family feuds ‘no longer among top worries of super-rich’

Early insights into a wide-ranging study by Stonehage Fleming reveal how the attitudes and concerns of ultra-high-net-worth families have changed over five years

Regrouping at halftime

It already feels like the markets are taking a breather after a torrid three-week stretch ending in mid-June, during which the S&P rose 7.5%.

Ten Investment Convictions for H2 2023

Fears of contagion in March from US regional banks have dissipated, and lending conditions tightened less than first feared.

Growing interest in Asian fund industry to promote alternatives to wealthy investors

In terms of strategies, 77 per cent express interest in promoting private equity.

Philippe Bongrand: «We have ambitious goals in Switzerland»

There is enormous potential for organic growth in Switzerland, country head Philippe Bongrand tells finews.com.

Knight Frank: Asia's ultra-wealthy population to increase in five years

The number in Mainland China will increase by over 50 per cent to around 132,000 in 2027 from about 88,000 in 2022.

How strong will be the bull market be?

As of the time of writing, the S&P 500 is more than 20% above its closing price low from last October—meeting the common definition of a bull market.

Singapore tops the list of most expensive cities in the world for luxury living

Published on 20 June 2023, the rankings show Shanghai and Hong Kong at the second and third spots.

Too much caution kills performance

This is good news for our financial sector as active wealth management and portfolio risk management happen to be in its DNA.

Inflation, interest rates and impending recession – Our latest market views

Coutts’ clients heard our experts’ views on this and more at our latest exclusive quarterly investment event.

The Forrests have flipped from personal riches to philanthropy

The Forrests are setting an example for other wealthy Australians to follow and further deepening the contribution of business-led prosperity to tackling social challenges.

Oliver Wyman is on a Talent Hunt After UBS Coup

All the more so as the company has prevailed against larger and more prominent competitors, especially McKinsey.

Is the equity rally sustainable?

Given the risks to the US economic outlook, we see better risk-reward in high-quality bonds than in equities.

How To Tap Possible Opportunities As A High Net Worth Individual

Understandably enough, investment strategies become vital for your empire’s survival.

Wealth managers refocus to respond to women

Female clients tend to think differently about money

Wealth of the rich and superrich dropped by $3 trillion last year

A recurring study from Capgemini has examined the wealth of millionaires around the world.

Julius Baer: Singapore is Priciest City for Living

The rankings were based on an index tracking price changes from a basket of 20 goods and services in 25 cities worldwide, including essentials like residential property or luxury products like jewelry, whisky or wine.

UK economic resilience offers mixed outlook

The UK economy is proving resilient, and its growth prospects have improved thanks to lower energy costs, more predictable fiscal policy, and better relations with its European Union trading partners.

CS' troubled past is now UBS's present

At least in theory – because in practice, with the CS takeover last March, UBS also took on the legal risks of the ailing big bank.

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