Managers of Wealth

7 marketing technology predictions for 2016

Advertising and marketing experts say 2016 will be defined by the increased use of ad blockers, new metrics, additional third-party data sharing and more demand for native advertising.

11 banks and finance firms that have definite hiring plans for 2016

Nomura is looking for M&A bankers on the other side of the Atlantic.

Karvy’s India Wealth Report 2015

Traditionally, Indians prefer to invest in assets with touch-and-feel factor like property and gold.

PIMCO Releases Its First Global Defined Contribution Survey

Top Priorities for Plan Sponsors Included Encouraging Investment Products That Can Be Used Globally

Kirk Kerkorian, John Whitehead, King Abdullah: Year in Deaths

Kirk Kerkorian, John Whitehead and King Abdullah were among the year’s notable deaths in business, finance and government.

Barclays Compass: developed markets to lead growth opporunities in q1 2016

The Q1 2016 Compass report, which examines major asset classes globally, retained an overweight allocation on global equities compared to fixed income.

Nimbler Swiss Mid Caps Outpace Giants as UBS Wealth Says Buy

Mid caps depend more on the local economy, and the economy in Switzerland isn’t doing so poorly.

2016 outlook: China a key concern

Worryingly, Chinese growth is still slowing.

What central bankers really wanted for Christmas

That might not be so bad, until you consider that's down from 2.9 percent the previous quarter.

Deloitte's CFO Insights: Are CFO's communicating financial data effectively?

While many finance chiefs recognize the importance of communications, few are effective in communicating with numerous stakeholders inside or outside their company such as investors, bankers, customers, and employ.

10 Best Tax Havens in the World

For individuals, the best tax havens offer low or no taxes on capital gains, interest, inheritance and even personal income. Corporations can also save billions in taxes by reporting profits to subsidiaries in countries with favorable corporate taxes and

How The Retail Forex and CFDs Market was Reshaped in 2015

The industry was shaken in the aftermath of the CHF event in January, followed by high-profile M&A deals hampered by tough regulators

Cautious optimism for 2016’s fine wine market

“While market sentiment definitely remains on the side of caution as we move into 2016, the levelling off of the Liv-ex indices this year has at least broken the downward cycle.”

Exploring a new financial services landscape - EY

EY FinTech Adoption Index

The best and worst funds of 2015

This has dampened returns for British investors who prefer to stick to their home market. For the year, as at December 21, the index had lost 7pc.

Fact, fiction or just raw speculation

The emotive argument around tax evasion and tax avoidance, and the impact this has on those living in developing countries, in particular Africa, has long held sway.

Global Islamic bonds market sees ‘bleakest year for sales since 2010’

“Sukuk supply will fall with rising yield expectations,” said Angus Salim Amran, the Kuala Lumpur-based head of financial markets at RHB Investment, Malaysia’s second-biggest Islamic bond arranger.

A Third of Banks and Payment Services Fail To Provide a Secure Connection for All Online Payments

The IT Security Risks Survey 2015, conducted by Kaspersky Lab and B2B International, involved more than 5,500 company representatives, including 131 banks' and payment services' representatives, from 26 countries.

Objectway Platform Stays Ahead of Wealth Management Technology Trends

The most recent incarnation of the company’s digital solutions, showcased at the London event, is on the cusp of these latest technology trends and closely aligned with wealth management priorities

Driverless Car Accidents Pile Up As They Obey Laws, Humans Don’t So Much

The vehicles have racked up a crash rate double that of those with human drivers.

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