Managers of Wealth

Asia Hedge Fund Industry Sees Less Launch Activity in Q3

Asia-focused and -based hedge funds both see proportional launch figures fall, as fund managers turn towards a global focus

London tops list for quality of life, sorry Paris and New York

Thirty cities were rated on their culture, entertainment, infrastructure, health and general happiness.

Financial advisory firms are missing their growth target for assets under management, revenue

After falling short of their goals, advisers are trying to figure out how to get back on track

These financial markets professionals expect to face 34% pay cut

Hedge funds, which charge some of the highest fees in the money-management business.

Bloomberg offers new gender-equality index to promote women’s roles in business

Sun was in Hong Kong, Tokyo and other Asian markets last week to introduce the index and encourage more Asian companies to join the index.

Ultra-wealthy still interested in buying real estate despite slowdown, uncertainty

High net worth individuals feel good about their lives, are confident about their decisions and have a very strong intent to purchase real estate

Michael Blake: «We Plan to Hire 40 Relationship Managers in Asia»

Fifty percent of assets are not professionally managed and we are in the midst of an inter-generational transfer of wealth.

More Than A Dozen Swiss Banks Under Investigation For Money Laundering

A new report makes a mention of how as many as 15 Swiss banks could be involved in a major money laundering scheme.

Northern Trust Survey: Investment Managers Expect Fed Rate Hike, Increased Market Volatility

U.S. elections could lead to portfolio shifts

Singapore seminar to showcase Guernsey’s capital markets and fiduciary expertise

The free-to- attend seminar, which takes place at the Credit Suisse Wealth Institute, One Raffles Link on 7 November

South Africa’s top asset managers: Former boutiques now nation’s biggest, best

Companies that started out as boutiques have slowly but surely established themselves as the major asset management players.

Poor Performance Is Not Driving Fund Managers Out of Business After All

Number of actively managed funds has remained relatively stable after a falloff following the financial crisis

The Ghost Of Valeant Keeps Haunting Billionaire Hedge Fund Manager Bill Ackman

As has been the case for the last 14 months, the biggest source of Ackman’s troubles is Valeant Pharmaceuticals.

How South Africa’s super-rich make their money – and give it away

Most respondents were between 40 and 60 years of age, 23% were younger than 40 and 17% older than 60.

Wealth report: SA’s top cities have some rich residents

South Africa, in total, holds $580 billion in terms of wealth. It is home to 40 400 millionaires and seven billionaires

Brazil cuts rates with further easing likely - Schroders

Beyond macroeconomic data, we have also seen positive political developments towards addressing the fiscal issues facing Brazil.

Vanguard Sways Financial Advisers to Bring $1 Trillion on Board

The wave of investments comes as several forces are shifting the mutual fund industry

Sales of luxury London properties collapsed by 86% in past year

Developers scale down most opulent projects, with newbuilds divided into smaller homes, as increased taxes blamed

The Majority of Canadian Private Business Owners Are Not Financially Prepared For Retirement

Business owners are facing a shortfall in their retirement planning and become heavily dependent on their business assets to help fund their retirement.

Stable growth for China as long term costs mount - Schroders

A look at the higher frequency data helps to illustrate this point.

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