11/19/2018
This Is the Number 1 Sign of High Intelligence, According to Jeff Bezos
This is what the Amazon founder looks for when he wants to know if someone is really smart.
Research
11/19/2018
Cryptoassets have arrived, but what will it take to secure their future? Institutionalization, says KPMG report
Key challenges remain including cyber security, regulatory compliance, fork management and accounting.
11/16/2018
Dubai cops will soon be seen patrolling the streets on drone-like flying hoverbikes
The hoverbike weighs just 253 pounds and can hover at about 16 feet above the ground while flying at 60 miles per hour.
11/16/2018
Millennial earning power creates a generation gap for wealth managers
Some value experiences more and possessions less than previous generations - a reflection of the rise of the sharing economy.
11/16/2018
Banks underperform in five out of five categories that matter most to customers
Bain & Company’s ninth annual study on retail banking finds traditional banks continue to lag behind technology firms and direct banks in providing simple, digital customer experiences
11/16/2018
Asian Families slow to tackle tech disruption
Asian families took on average 28 months to identify and respond to disruptive technology.
11/15/2018
Why The Super-Rich Regularly Stress Test Their Wealth Plans, And You Should Too
The complication was that some of his business dealings were being scrutinized and he wanted to make absolutely sure his tax planning would not cause him any problems.
11/15/2018
Rich people are bailing out of Britain in their thousands, and many are moving to Australia
The wealthy are leaving the UK and moving to Australia and the US, according to analysis by consultancy New World Wealth.
11/14/2018
Hedge funds down 3.07 per cent in October
Hedge fund flows as measured by the SS&C GlobeOp Capital Movement Index advanced 0.64% in November.
11/14/2018
2018 Global Alternative Fund Survey
Amid a shifting industry landscape, alternative asset managers continue to juggle a number of pressing strategic business issues
11/13/2018
High net worth GCC clients ill prepared for transition of wealth to younger generations
The study concludes that GCC wealth clients need expert guidance in both structures and products, services and merits of International Finance Centers in order to match the complexity of compliance procedures with enhanced knowledge and attention to detai
11/13/2018
Revealed: The wealthiest people in Nottinghamshire's Rich List for 2018
Retail bosses, writers and fashion gurus all make the Top 40
11/12/2018
Asian family businesses aware of technology impact but slow to respond, report says
The survey found that factors deterring them from implementing technology strategies include rigid business models, political resistance, and emotional ties to loyal staff and existing assets.
11/12/2018
Why Family Offices Need To Prioritize Cyber-Security
Considering that almost 50% of Ultra High Net Worth family wealth is being managed through Family Offices, it is critical that adequate measures are put in place to defend these firms from the growing threat of increasingly sophisticated cyber-attacks.
11/12/2018
Special Report: Double agents - How football clubs, players and advisers play the tax game
An examination of thousands of documents relating to some of the world's richest football clubs shows how clubs and players have repeatedly clashed with the tax authority over the role and pay of agents.
11/12/2018
Do You Have What It Takes To Become Super Rich?
Being driven is almost universally a requirement.
11/12/2018
Listen to an expert... for less: Nutmeg's financial advice service offers free initial assessment - but is it worth it?
One of the latest proposals is from Nutmeg – an online wealth manager – which aims to simplify investing for the masses and cut costs.
11/09/2018
A new form of private equity financing takes off
So-called subscription lines have grown in popularity amid intense enthusiasm for private capital strategies
11/09/2018
The Five Most Important Wealth Management Lessons From The Super-Rich
The following are often considered the five most important lessons you need to know to get the most benefit from wealth management.
11/08/2018
The Stunning Power and Legal Risks of Wealth Management
Such was my experience at the Financial Engineering Institute’s Fall Family Wealth Conference in Orlando a few weeks ago and, hence, the need for this write-up on the Conference.