Managers of Wealth

Asia lagging behind in socially responsible investments: Report

Other talking points at the conference include the need for early-stage funding for social enterprises here.

Behavioral Trust Building with HNW Clients

With affluent clients especially, communication is key.

Life after MiFID II and GDPR – new research reveals the future of compliance

Every new rule and regulation can ultimately be turned to commercial advantage, with 93% of respondents saying that compliance could be used strategically

Young rich Singaporeans keen on sustainable investing: survey

Releasing the results of the survey on Thursday, the bank said over 400 investors were asked in Singapore, Hong Kong, China and India to determine their motivations behind sustainable investing and how well they understand it.

The Parent Trap: Avoiding Common Multigenerational Wealth Planning Pitfalls

Advisors are in a prime position to play a central role in generational wealth management for HNW clients and families

Most valuable luxury brands revealed

This is the first year where every category has seen growth.

UK publishes its Rich List featuring Greeks and Cypriots

Their wealth stands at £2,200m.

Investor demand drives growth in responsible investment by hedge funds

Around 40% of the respondents said they are already investing using responsible investment principles, with total assets in such investments worth $59 billion

What living abroad will cost you in these 13 cities

But how do different cities around the globe compare to one another in terms of cost?

Cost of living in cities around the world

Key highlights from our 2018 ranking

Wealthy want to ‘do well and do good’

Desire to make a positive impact is very strong among region’s wealthy

Over half of Chinese singletons looking for partner with matchable wealth

The respondents are from both urban and rural regions while 46.9 percent are male and 53.1 percent are female, it said.

Crowdfunding in Switzerland at Record High

The Swiss crowdfunding market has grown significantly more rapidly than those of neighbouring countries.

The rich get richer in Hungary

The number of private banking accounts is around 40,000 in Hungary

Family Governance Without Borders

If that business is sold, the ties that bound them together disappear

Guernsey funds sector positive despite quarterly fall in net asset value

Guernsey Finance Chief Executive Dominic Wheatley said current activity levels meant there was confidence in the Guernsey industry.

UBS Topples Credit Suisse as Asia’s Top Sales Firm

Morgan Stanley and Citi remained at third and fourth, respectively, as voted on by participants in the 2018 All-Asia Research Team survey.

James Financial Reports April 2018 Operating Data

The increase was largely attributable to growth of Private Client Group assets in fee-based accounts, which offset weak institutional fixed income commissions in April.

Half of Hong Kong’s private wealth risking court battles

Swathes of Asia’s greatest family fortunes held in alternative assets like fine art or watches are being overlooked by financial planners, according to an experienced trustee.

Julius Baer Wealth Report: Shanghai maintains top spot as most expensive city for luxury wine in Asia; Hong Kong most competitive

The report also examines the increasing sophistication of the Chinese wine consumers, and explores fine wines as an alternative investment.