Managers of Wealth

HNW NRIs: lucrative but competitive

Its large size makes the high net worth non-resident Indian market an attractive target,

Investors Moving Toward a "Risk-off" Position Amid Geopolitical Unrest - BofA Merrill Lynch

Global investors are moving toward a "risk off" stance, taking on greater protection as the prospect of geopolitical instability grows, according to the BofA Merrill Lynch Fund Manager Survey for March.

Over half of retail banking executives think non-traditional financial services providers are a threat to traditional banks - PwC

The remainder (46%) see smaller banks capturing share through increasing differentiation. Executives are also divided as to the threat posed by non-traditional new players: while 55% believe they pose a threat to traditional banks, 31% believe they presen

London has been knocked from its position as the world's top financial services centre by New York

It is the first time the index has not ranked London the top financial centre since it was launched in 2007.

High-net-worth investor confidence surges to post-crisis high

The last time investor confidence levels were higher than this current level was back in March 2007

Why UAE's ultra-rich more confident today - RESEARCH

Crash not on the cards as the world looks a safer, more ‘normal’ place now

67% increase in adviser investment company platform purchases in 2013

Six platforms provided the data on investment company purchases, namely Transact, Nucleus, Ascentric, Raymond James Investment Services, Elevate and Novia.

Winning through customer experience - Ernst & Young

Our third Global Consumer Banking Survey looks at banking through the lens of the customer. How do customers perceive their banks? What services do they expect their banks to provide? How well do their banks deliver on promises?

Russia’s Richest Lose US$6.6 Billion From Ukraine Tension

Russia’s 10 richest individuals lost as much as US$6.6 billion, or 4.7% of their combined net worth, according to a Wealth-X estimate, after the country’s benchmark Micex index plunged nearly 11% last week due to escalating tensions between Ru

BNP Paribas Real Estate Investment Management Luxembourg has just published the new edition of its ‘Investing in Luxembourg” guide

This Guide was developed in collaboration with ALFI (Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry), the consulting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers and the legal firm Clifford Chance.

Global Markets Weekly - Coutts

US jobs report banishes winter blues

Hedge fund flows as measured by the SS&C GlobeOp Capital Movement Index advanced 0.94% in February

“Net flows were positive for the month, with subscriptions outpacing redemptions by 2 to 1,” said Bill Stone, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, SS&C Technologies.

Hong Kong, NYC will be magnets for wealthy

In another 10 years, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region will overtake Singapore as the city that matters most to Asia's wealthy

Money is the last social taboo for the rich, reveals deVere study

Money is the most uncomfortable topic of conversation for six out of ten high-net-worth individuals, according to a new international poll.

Banks See Wealth Management New Cash Cow

Expect banks to become bigger players in the wealth management space. According to a new study by Fidelity, over half of bank executives expect to grow their revenue from wealth management practices by 25 percent in the next five years.

Annual Law firms survey: survival by no means certain as gap widens between midmarket and Top 10 firms - PwC

The challenges in the UK legal market highlighted in our previous surveys have taken a huge toll, so much so that medium term survival is not assured for some firms.

At a glance: Emerging markets: caught in a taper tantrum? - PwC

Emerging markets have been having a rough ride recently. While advanced economies have picked up speed, emerging markets have been slowing down, posing challenges for international investors and businesses.

A Resurgence of Growth in the European Fund-of-Funds Market

Demand set to reignite as regulatory costs rise

Singaporeans will swear they knew this already – it costs an arm and a leg to live in the city-state

The World’s Most Expensive City Now Sits in Southeast Asia

Selecting and Monitoring 'Style' Managers for Long-Term Performance - Stonehage Know How Bulletin

The inclusion of 'style' managers such as 'value' or 'quality' as core drivers within an equity portfolio can potentially improve an investor’s long-term returns.

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