Managers of Wealth

US Gold-Jewelry Purchases Rise As Some Consumers Seek Luxury

If gold-jewelry sales are any indication, U.S. consumers are opening their wallets again.

New York City Has The World’s Largest Billionaire Population, But Asian Cities Dominate Global Top 20 List

The combined wealth of the world’s billionaires increased by 12% to US$7.3 trillion

Millennials more likely to divulge personal details at work compared to baby boomers

There are startling differences when it comes to generational views on workplace relations, according to a new study released by LinkedIn;

More Than Half of Chinese Millionaires Will Immigrate in Next Five Years; but Won't Stray Too Far

The reality is that most ultra-high net worth individuals in China are probably making money in China right now

Five years on, G20 regulatory risk is a top priority for senior executives

JWG, the independent think tank for the financial services industry, is today publishing their much anticipated analysis report, ‘G20 FS reform: will you survive or thrive?’

More women in management exhibit higher returns, valuations and payout ratios: Credit Suisse

The valuation of companies with women at top is also higher

Risk-wary rich opt for steady income and tax benefits

The survey also shows that despite the flat cash rate, affluent investors are still comfortable with their exposure to cash assets

Banks look for model to serve the wealthiest

We’re still finding a hybrid between the very bespoke, very small private banks in Europe and the retail platforms that many of us operate from here

Is the great wealth manager recession upon us?

Charles Stanley director Mike Lilwall suggests that medium-sized wealth management firms are yet to feel the pinch of complying with suitability requirements.

'Calculated Aggression' Distinguishes the Best Firms from the Good Firms, Pershing Study Says

Top-Performing RIAs Implement Offensive Positions to Yield Exceptional Growth Results

Wealth Managers to Become More Like Financial Quarterbacks - RESEARCH

On-Demand Data and Real-Time Decision Making Will Be Essential for Next-Generation Wealth Managers

JOHCM International Equity Managers Cite New Zealand as Next Hotspot for Tech Companies

-Christopher Lees and Nudgem Richyal, co-managers of the $1.3 billion JOHCM International Select Fund, have highlighted New Zealand as the next hotspot for technology companies.

Global Wealth Report sees middle class on the rise in most regions

Based on the findings of the report, the global gross financial assets of private households grew by 9.9 percent in 2013, the highest rate of growth since 2003.

UBS creates in-house S&P tracker for wealth division

The fund was seeded by UBS Wealth, which moved £450m from the iShares holding to the new passive fund in September.

Global Carbon Atlas: 2013 Figures for Worldwide CO2 Emissions Released

BNP Paribas today announced that 2013 data from the Global Carbon Project, to which around thirty laboratories worldwide have contributed, is now available on Global Carbon Atlas

BCEE stays among world's top ten safest banks

Luxembourg's Banque et Caisse d'Epargne de l'Etat maintained its classification as the ninth safest bank in the world, in the latest edition of the Global Finance magazine ranking.

SS&C GlobeOp Forward Redemption Indicator: September Notifications 3.25%

The SS&C GlobeOp Forward Redemption Indicator for September 2014 measured 3.25%, down from 4.19% in August.

75pc of Chinese car owners plan to switch brands: BCG

China’s automobile market is entering a new pivotal phase in which the fortunes of both domestic and foreign automakers hinge on their ability to secure customer loyalty.

Glass half full or glass half empty by Guy Wagner, chief investment officer Banque de Luxembourg

How should we view the stock markets at the moment – optimistically (glass half full) or pessimistically (glass half empty)?

Singapore remains critical component in Asia-Pacific strategy: UBS

The Republic is one of the world's fastest growing wealth management centres, with about S$1.4 trillion worth of assets under management in 2013.

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