Managers of Wealth

Gold price set to soar in 'Asian century'

The liberalisation of Asia's financial system and the growing wealth of its populations are expected to boost demand for gold and push the price of the key commodity over $US2400 an ounce by 2030

GCC significant repository of capital

The UAE’s share of the GCC’s wealth has increased from 24 percent to 30 percent from 2009 to 2013.

Wealth intelligence company reveals richest F1 drivers

Schumacher’s wealth represents 43% of the combined net worth of all 10 men on the list, four of whom have retired from the sport.

SA’s black millionaires coining it

South Africa continues to see a steep rise in the numbers of previously disadvantaged dollar-millionaires who now make up 31% of the country’s High-Net-Worth Individuals

Only a Third of Investment Organizations Have Advanced Data Infrastructure in Place Despite - State Street

A new global survey commissioned by State Street of 400 senior executives at investment organizations reveals that while 81 percent view data and analytics as one of their top strategic priorities, only 37 percent have advanced data infrastructure, exper

80% of banks to replace core systems “within five years”

Four out of five banks believe they will have to replace their core banking system in the next three to five years

Let’s set the record straight on int’l accounts and banking

The findings revealed that 76 per cent of those surveyed believe people open bank accounts in Switzerland for “underhand reasons”, and just one in 10 consider it is done for “legitimate reasons

Vontobel Asset Management named Best EUR Corporate Bond Manager in Germany by Morningstar

The fund research company Morningstar named the Vontobel Fund – EUR Corporate Bond Mid Yield – as the best product in the "Best EUR Corporate Bond Fund" category.

Number of Millionaires in South Africa Climbs to 31%

The 31 percent of South Africa’s previously disadvantaged individuals remain beneficiaries of policies

Report highlights wealth management opportunities but also shows small firms need to get organized to grow

The research, based on a survey of more than 900 advisors across the United States and Canada, further revealed that 62% of firms saw double-digit AUM growth in 2013, with a similar proportion estimating the same level of increase in 2014.

Wealthy Chinese politicians: How 18 delegates in China are richer than the 561 lawmakers at the top of the US government combined

Using figures from the Hurun Report, released earlier this month, the paper reported how the combined net worth of Chinese delegates came in at $436.8 billion

Apple Watch Tests China’s Luxury Market

China is one of nine countries Apple has picked for the release of its new Apple Watch next month

How many BEE millionaires are in South Africa

A new report finds that there were 14,700 South African high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) from previously disadvantaged groups at the end of 2014

High touch combined with high tech is the future for wealth management advisory services

The emergence of Gen X and Gen Y investors requires firms to launch new service models that blend high-tech and advisor service

Hedge fund managers eagerly adapt to changing markets investors and products- RESEARCH

The hedge fund industry is transforming, with managers increasingly focused on customised products and solutions, new investors, and emerging markets.

Outcome of the WMA Strategic Review Announced

Following the announcement of a strategic review at the Wealth Management Association’s Annual Conference, CEO Liz Field has been undertaking an extensive programme of meetings with WMA member firms around the country to discuss the challenges and o

Ultra High Net Worth Investment Trends

The highest percentage of Ultra High Net Worth investors (44 percent) said they had no interest in investing outside of the United States.

Record High: Ten Million Millionaires in America

The number of wealthy American households are at their highest point ever

Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work for

More than 252,000 employees at the participating companies were surveyed by the institute.

Best banks in SA for private clients

Investec and RMB came out as the clear winners

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