Managers of Wealth

Report: Hot Tech Cities with Emerging HighEnd Markets

These increases — some of the largest of any cities in the nation — earn them standout status as entrylevel luxury real estate markets as revealed by the new Luxury Market Report

Rich white millionaires are fleeing South Africa

NWW’s data shows that at the end of 2015, there were 38,500 millionaires in South Africa – down 18% from 46,800 recorded at the end of 2014.

Asia private banks may see more M&A moves: Bank of Singapore

According to a survey by Asian Private Banker, the top 20 private banks in the region, excluding those that refused to be interviewed or were located in mainland China

Morgan Stanley Says the Wealthy Trust Their FAs More Than Family

By comparison, a committee of family members is used to make asset allocation decisions in 32% of the cases

Saxo - The most popular stocks in a volatile quarter

Saxo Bank, the online trading and investment specialist, has today extracted data on the most traded stocks (single stock CFDs) on its platform for Q1.

Financial Advisors Have the Most Power When It Comes to UHNW Investment Decision-Making

New Study Shows the Influence That Financial Advisors Have on Ultra-High Net Worth Families in North America

Tycoons on Forbes Japan Rich List See Wealth Rise Despite Weak Economic Growth

The complete list can be found here as well as in the latest issue of Forbes Asia, available on newsstands now.

Institutions Are Becoming More Agile in the Face of Economic Uncertainty

New Research from State Street Shows Official Institutions are Focusing on Risk Management, Governance, Technology and Talent as They Diversify Their Investment Portfolios

South African UHNWI's have increased 18 percent since 2007

The report, presented at a World MasterCard and World Elite MasterCard event, reveals that there are 620 UHNWIs in South Africa, each holding net assets of US$30 million or more.

The good, the bad and the stubborn: study highlights challenge posed by attitudes towards fake goods

The research, which comes in at 248 pages, contains a wealth of information – but not all of it is easy reading for those tasked with winning over hearts and minds in the battle against counterfeit goods.

Number of wealthy UAE residents falls, slightly

It found that the number of wealthy people in the country is expected to almost double to 2,025 in 2025 as more of the world’s super-rich buy homes in the country’s two biggest cities.

The 2016 World’s Most Ethical Companies

Last month Ethisphere unveiled the World’s Most Ethical Companies in 2016, which includes 131 companies from 21 countries and 45 industries.

The map that shows the countries most embroiled in the offshore tax scandal

The map shows the sheer scale of the offshore banking industry across the world

2016 BNP Paribas Individual Philanthropy Index

It measures and reflects the commitment of philanthropists in four regions – Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the United States.

GFC memories keep millennials in investment safe havens

Millennials want to quit their jobs and retire early, but they also want to shield their portfolios from volatility.

The Boston Consulting Group and Opportunity Network Forge New Partnership

The Boston Consulting Group and Opportunity Network have reached an agreement aimed at helping financial institutions provide a wide array of growth opportunities to their customers.

Wealthy Donors Worry Their Gifts Are Wasted

Donors wonder whether their efforts are doing any good, yet few consult with an advisor

Few Asset Managers Say They Fully Capture Value from Data - RESEARCH

Flexible Strategy and Effective Leadership Are Key to Maximize Data Value

Emerging markets: time to buy? - Schroders

The improvement in risk appetite comes at a time when aggregate emerging market valuations look attractive and investors have been waiting for an opportunity to re-enter the asset class.

2015 AUM & RM Headcount League Tables

This is in stark contrast to the heady days of 2014 when 19 out of 20 banks recorded rising AUM.