Managers of Wealth

How Advisors Can Earn Next-Gen Investors’ Trust

Jefferson National’s second annual Advisor Authority study addresses many more of the investing and advising issues confronting RIAs

Dramatic Fall in Exports of Swiss Watches Increases Pressure on Central Bank to Weaken the Franc

The increasing strength of the Franc has made already up-market Swiss exports even more expensive, reducing their appeal.

Here are the world's top 10 wealthiest countries

But the country is also high on the list of the the wealthiest people.

Financial services sees AI as both opportunity and threat

It set out to unpack such issues as the risks and benefits AI would bring to the sector as well as the associated regulatory and legal challenges.

Investing in favourite hobbies for profit return on the rise

Investors in rare whisky can drink to a price increase of 350 per cent, while stamp collectors have it licked, with 295 per cent growth.

More Than Three-Quarters of Asset Managers Anticipate An Increased Focus on Private Banks and Trust Companies Over the Next Two Years

"84% of asset managers expect to place a greater emphasis on the bank trust channel without increasing resources," says Ethier.

Social Media in Wealth Management; Reaching clients and prospects on social media

Ken Research has announced its latest publication “Social Media in Wealth Management; Reaching clients and prospects on social media.” which describes role of social media in wealth management.

China Association of Auctioneers Report Shows Slowdown Continues as Overseas Markets Gather Steam

The collaborative artnet/CAA report is the only detailed analysis available on auctions in mainland China

How the richest 10 per cent of families hold 76 per cent of wealth in US and debt sky-rockets among the bottom 25 per cent

But the top 10 percent of families, possessing an average of $4million each, held 76 per cent of total wealth.

Mapped: Where the world wants to go on holiday

The website teflSearch looked at queries made between July 2015 and July 2016 from more than 80 countries in 52 languages to produce a series of maps that reveal the holiday wish lists of various nationalities.

Mauritians are Wealthiest Individuals in Africa

Many HNWIs use these vehicles as a way to transfer money to the next generation.

Chinese capital dominates Asian outflows in first half of 2016 – CBRE

The US remained the favoured target for Asian investors, attracting 52% of the total. New York overtook London as the top destination.

Global luxury real estate market begins to correct?

As their ability to invest in such lifestyle-forward discretionary purchases has increased, the instances of properties priced at $1 million or more has surged – unlike anything we have seen in the past.

Swiss banks tipped to retain stability

Swiss banks were given a clean bill of health by Moody’s despite concerns over the performance of some banks, particularly Credit Suisse that has seen its stock price plummet this year.

Patterns of Behavior That May Warrant Taking A Different Approach with Female Investors

There is still relatively little differentiation across firm products and platforms to target female investors.

GST is a game changer for India - Nikko AM

The Ministry of Finance has said that the tax could boost GDP by up to 2% per annum

Substance continues to be a key focus for funds sector – white paper reveals

The Guernsey Finance white paper Investment funds - why substance is key, written by funds journalist Kirstie Brewer, examines how the need to prove that an offshore fund manager has the necessary ‘substance’ to its business dealings and funct

China’s High Earners Invest More on Insurance and Pension

Leading insurance firm Taikang and leading market researcher Hurun Report jointly release Retirement Planning and Healthcare of Chinese HNWIs 2016

India – Modi Magic, the GST Game Changer by Andrew Holland, CEO, Ambit Investment Advisors , Simon Down, Senior Portfolio Manager

After a slow start to the year, India has experienced a flurry of activity in recent months. A new central bank governor and progress on a number of critical reforms has provided a boost to Prime Minister Modi and sets the base for the start of campaignin

Higher Fees Increase Law Firm Revenue by 4.1 Percent

The growth was primarily driven by an average billing rate increase of 3.2 percent