Managers of Wealth

Single-family home prices are falling

The growing demand caused by immigration and the housing shortage that is widespread in numerous regions are creating additional pressure.

UBS Investor Sentiment: Amidst a troubling market backdrop, investors and business owners find reasons for optimism

Inflation, a potential recession, and geopolitical risk top the list of global concerns, but many see hope on the horizon as sentiment on short-term market outlook begins to recover

S&P downgrades Credit Suisse

The credit ratings agency said it sees execution risk in the bank's restructuring plan.

Is the Fed about to pivot on rates?

Ahead of Wednesday’s Fed meeting, many are asking when interest rates will peak and if there’s a risk of over-tightening. We assess what might come next from a central bank that must balance a potential pivot with a strong signal to companies

Can real estate investment help with “levelling up” the UK’s wealth gap?

The wealth gap between the wealthiest and poorest is significantly bigger in the UK than other advanced economies. Why? And can real estate investment help fix it?

How can I manage geopolitical volatility?

From Russia's weaponization of global energy and food prices to US efforts to decouple China from the global semiconductor sector, investors with global portfolios need to factor supply chain and policy risks into investment decisions.

Credit Suisse: «One Bank» Model in a Two-Bank Structure?

At the time, his proclamation to remain committed to the approach was already bold, given the bank’s renewed focus on tighter risk management and reduced structural autonomy in Asia – the lone region in the whole global wealth business

Credit Suisse Is Said to Tap 20 Banks for Capital Increase

On top of the lead banks -- Morgan Stanley, Royal Bank of Canada, Deutsche Bank AG and Societe Generale SA -- Credit Suisse invited another long list of lenders to help with the underwriting of newly issued shares.

Why Nigerian youths find it difficult to convert talent to wealth – Victor Thompson

Victor Thompson, a soul singer, said it was important for youths to understudy such people to unlock the key to their success.

Still too soon to call a EURUSD bottom

At that point, if global central banks pivot from a hawkish to a more neutral or dovish stance, and China sees more convincing signs of an economic re-opening, the dollar could see some weakness.

Private market investments in high demand by private clients – wealth managers need to make access easier, survey show

These are some of the findings of a new report published by Mercer and Titanbay which surveyed over 100 wealthy individuals in Switzerland with liquid assets of between 500.000 and 5m CHF each.

Jeff Bezos on Brink of $23 Billion Wealth Drop, Among Worst On Record

Amazon shares plunged 21% in extended trading after the company forecast a lackluster holiday quarter.

How to protect assets in an evolving threat landscape

For those with a wider variety of assets to protect, there are also now more ways to lose them than ever before.

SBEA demands Credit Suisse old guard return bonuses

The Swiss Bank Employees’ Association said employees in Switzerland will lose their jobs because of mistakes made by management.

European banks are doing better than expected

If you exclude quarters with special effects such as division sales, that was a record, writes the bank.

Harwood Capital investment trust ups stake in Frenkel Topping to 30%

The North Atlantic Smaller Companies Investment Trust has increased its stake in Manchester-based advice firm Frenkel Topping from 24.3% to 29.8%.

Mirae Asset Could Support Elon Musk’s Twitter Buyout

The deal with Mirae is expected to be finalized in the coming days, in time to meet the Friday deadline to close the $44 billion takeover, as directed by a Delaware judge earlier this month.

How one international advisor found her home in the wealth space

Investment counsellor explains how growing up in two countries has shaped her career

Sustainable investing and generating returns go hand-in-hand

The second – investment returns – must anticipate the effect of systems changes on financial markets, and position portfolios to capture the upside as the economy transforms.

Nearly $70 trillion in family wealth is set to change hands. How to create a drama-free estate plan.

The silent generation and baby boomers, upon their death, will transfer an estimated $30 to $68 trillion to adult children.

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