03/30/2017
Offshore Deal Flow Falls in 2016 Amid Political Turbulence
Hong Kong recorded 555 deals, a slight increase over the 545 seen in 2015, while the BVI recorded 516 deals, up from the 406 seen the previous year.
Research
03/30/2017
Worldwide Spending on Security Technology Forecast to Reach $81.7 Billion in 2017
The Worldwide Semiannual Security Spending Guide quantifies the global revenue opportunity for both core and next-generation security purchases.
03/30/2017
Bringing a more holistic approach to investing
One already relatively large step in that direction is a move away from carrying out only product suitability
03/29/2017
Political uncertainty the year's defining trend
Linedata releases results of its seventh annual survey of the global asset management industry
03/29/2017
Wealth and asset management AUM jumps 12.3% in 2016
The quality of assets has also improved and the investment that institutions have made in long term business models has left them in a good position to weather challenging market developments.
03/29/2017
Top 10 asset management brands in Europe
Fund Buyer Focus has published its brand rankings for asset managers in Europe. Here we highlight the top 10.
03/28/2017
Syz Asset Management sees value in Asia hedge funds
If you look at stock exchanges by size you will notice that the US is the largest.
03/27/2017
European startups need help from family-office investors
The diversity of investors from the family space in VC is on the rise.
03/27/2017
European Banks Book $27 Billion Profit in Tax Havens
The study was based on data released under new European Union regulations requiring banks to report earnings on a country-by-country basis.
03/24/2017
Brits have a new favourite holiday destination – it's more exotic than you might think
British tourists are shunning Spain for somewhere a bit more far-flung, latest travel figures reveal.
03/24/2017
CIPA steps up its promotional activities abroad
As part of this effort, CIPA representatives recently took part in a series of conferences and exhibitions in the USA, China, India, the United Kingdom, and Dubai, an announcement said.
03/23/2017
A catalyst for transformation in banking by Val Srinivas, Urval Goradia, Richa Wadhwani
Managed services
03/22/2017
Snapshot Of The Ultra-Wealthy Traveler
Overall, U.S.-based Traveller Made agencies saw their business increase by nearly 12% in 2016.
03/22/2017
1.5 Million Americans in Asia May Renounce Citizenship Over FATCA
The poll also found that 38 percent also have experienced people and/or organizations not wanting to conduct business with and/or employ them thanks to the tax law.
03/22/2017
SME's Are 'More Mobile' But Is It Bad News For Business?
According to Close Brothers Technology Services, it’s becoming increasingly easy for workers to remain connected with the office as mobile technology develops
03/21/2017
Applying blockchain in securitization
Opportunities for reinvention
03/21/2017
2017 GCC Wealth Insight Report
Khaled Sifri, CEO of Emirates Investment Bank, launched the Report at The Palace Downtown Dubai at an event attended by the bank’s clients and peers. Mr. Sifri and Ranya Afifi, Director of The Economist Corporate Network MENAT region, then discussed
03/20/2017
Freedom of Movement: Which Passport Takes You Furthest
The problem many global citizens face is that their nationality is barring them from moving around freely.
03/20/2017
Redefining Leadership for a Digital Age
Data was collected from two sources: a survey of 1,042 executives, and in-depth interviews with nineteen digital leaders, all conducted between October 2016 and January 2017.
03/20/2017
What Banks Need to Do to Drive the Future of Wealth Management
They will need to adapt well if they wish to preserve their leading position serving High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs) and Ultra High Net Worth Individuals (UHNWIs).