Managers of Wealth

Have emerging markets reached a nadir?

Events are playing out in China largely in line with our expectations, and state intervention is helping shield the economy from oil price slumps.

World's super-rich population fell in 2015, says Knight Frank

The growth deceleration in equity, commodites and other asset prices last year also dragged down some of the wealthy individuals' net worth, according to the report.

Why IPO Investors Are Set Up For Failure

No question, market fundamentals and the performance of the broader economy will inevitably impact the valuation of any public company.

World's super rich keep buying up luxury goods in face of wealth decline

Sales of super-yachts rose 40% last year despite number of millionaires and ultra rich falling, according to wealth report

The Entrepreneurs Spurring Africa’s Rise

Many African nations face grave challenges, including widespread poverty and unemployment. But the continent is also home to many of the fastest-growing economies in the world and entrepreneurs who are spurring Africa’s growth in unique and dynamic

Coutts press release: Serial entrepreneurs will be key to the success of UK economy

A report released today by Coutts and the Centre for Entrepreneurs (CFE) provides an overview of the depth and extent of serial entrepreneurship in the UK.

Schroders trims its global growth forecast

The inflation forecast for 2016 has also been reduced for the advanced economies to reflect the lower oil price profile. Emerging market inflation is, however, higher largely a result of currency depreciation and administered price hikes.

UBS Wealth Management says oil likely to recover to $55 in 12 months

UBS Wealth Management's Chief Investment Office (CIO) research suggests oil is likely to recover to $55 per barrel in 12 months

The rise of Africa's super-rich

Sections of Africa's rising middle class are increasingly finding themselves with greater spending power

This chart shows the 9 things the world's richest people worry about

Nestled in the huge report was one chart that illustrated some of the concerns of the world's wealthiest people

The Richest Women In The World 2016

But 27 women joined the ranks of the billionaires for the first time and another 3 returned to billionaire status after falling off in previous years.

Women can enrich the world of wealth

Women, as well as men for that matter

Property wealth grows for retired homeowners

Pensioners have, on average, earned £3,106 tax free from their properties in the last three months

Mom-Pop Investors Rush Into Swiss Property at Riskiest Time

One involves big money -- institutional investors such as pension funds and insurance companies who have invaded the market, driven by negative yields on Swiss government bonds.

From Trust to Loyalty

We asked how much they trust financial services and how loyal they are to their current investment firms.

Singapore trust levels very high: UBS

UBS is also the largest private bank in Asia, and Hong Kong and Singapore

Before Investing in Africa, Investors Need to Shed Two Major Misconceptions

This is what our business is: to advise companies and individuals how the Mauritius financial center can help to do that and then, if they’re interested, form a company in Mauritius to do that.

Middle east remains key to yacht industry outlook

High profile speakers will include representatives of Dubai Maritime City Authority

Three successful years for OYSTER Japan Opportunities fund

According to Joël Le Saux, listed companies' profitability has been significantly boosted by a refocusing on key hubs (large cities) as well as restored pricing power thanks to reduced surplus production capacity.

Millionaires relocate over problems in SA

The report found that this emigration was due mainly to poor economic conditions, with the rand depreciating by about 25 percent against the dollar.

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