Managers of Wealth

Rebranding a Swiss bank

That question led 222-year-old bank Lombard Odier to launch a 360 degree rebranding in 2016, leading among other things to its first ever global advertising campaign

More of the world's wealthy are moving to Australia than any other country

In 2017, Australia topped the world with a net inflow of 10,000 HNWIs, those with net assets of $US1 million ($A1.25 million) or more. Second was the US with 9000.

World's richest get 82 percent of global wealth: Oxfam

Last year saw the biggest increase in billionaires in recorded history, with one minted every two days, according to the report, named 'Reward work, not wealth'.

World opens up to internationally mobile wealth

More jurisdictions are opening up their borders to expats and immigration by investment, according to a study.

Gender pay gap among top earners has widened dramatically, reveals research

There are now 470,500 fewer women earning more than £100,000 than men across the country

Book review: The Growth Delusion: The Wealth and Well-Being of Nations by David Pilling

Why GDP might not be the best measure of Britain’s economic health

Diamonds Out of Favor with Millennial “Girls”, They Prefer Marijuana

Polished Diamonds was 1 of the worst-performing commodities in Y 2017, with the gem stone’s reputation tarnished by fakes and stones mined in conflict zones.

Frontier Markets Come Into Their Own as a $700 Billion Club

It’s also the priciest level since June 2014 compared with emerging-market equities.

FAs are leaving the big firms for greener pastures

More and more lower-producing FAs are seeking greener pastures as comp structures change. But bigger producers are leaving, too

Asian philanthropists can potentially give twice as much as US

Charitable donations can top $500 billion with proper tax incentives, regulatory reforms

Jersey Foundation figures continue to rise

It’s also significant that Foundations are proving attractive in the Middle and Far East, often as part of Sharia’h-compliant financing arrangements.

Wealth Managers’ Digital Innovation Budgets Grow but Fail to Focus on Bold Change

In MyPrivateBanking’s view the survey results reveal how important an area innovation has become in the wealth management industry.

The next generation of adviser and client

The final barrier identified by the study was a lack of acknowledgement for the issue

How Will You Increase Your Impact In 2018?

“Investing in our team, measuring our impact with the kids more accurately, and hustling in more creative ways. Staying in start-up mode will keep things fresh and inventive. It’s all about the kids!”

Swiss inheritance wealth doubles in last 20 years

The study found that people are typically waiting later in life before they start putting wealth aside for beneficiaries.

China's asset management industry sees slower growt h as regulation tightens

The slower growth came as authorities work to contain risks arising from wealth management products, with regulators identifying and punishing illegal activity.

SS&C GlobeOp Hedge Fund Performance Index - December performance

The SS&C GlobeOp Hedge Fund Performance Index is an asset-weighted, independent monthly window on hedge fund performance.

Responsible Investing: Asian investors should not dismiss sustainable investing

Of the 20 indices in the Sustainability family, 16 have outperformed their non-sustainable counterparts over their life span.

UEFA study reveals growing wealth gap between European elite and everybody else

The huge impact of Financial Fair Play on European football, and how the measures have led to a more stable financial environment, is made clear in UEFA's latest club licensing benchmarking report.

Investors in Alternative Investments Driving Change in Manager Behavior - RESEARCH

Both reports were done in coordination with Preqin, a U.K.-based source of data and intelligence in the alternative assets industry.

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