12/07/2017
Fortune 500 Companies Discussing Globalization Strategies
The most important thing to note is the rationale behind these acquisitions; Midea did not acquire such companies only for the sake of their technologies.
Research
12/06/2017
Millennial workers revealed to be saving the most
The Lifetime Savings Challenge Report 2017, research, which looked at the views of workers in companies with more than 200 employees found that millennials are saving £3,445 per year, or £287 per month on top of pension savings.
12/05/2017
ANALYSIS: SARS intensifies focus on the rich and ultra-rich with expanded team
The committee recognises that "fiscal citizenship" is improved by building "trusting relationships" with high net-worth individuals to inspire confidence in the tax authority.
12/05/2017
Creating and preserving wealth in China
The five largest companies in the world are all technology companies.
12/04/2017
World Bank report says wealth inequality is a threat to East Asia, Pacific nations
The number of poor citizens across the region — including about a dozen countries and the Pacific Islands, but excluding developed countries such as Japan and South Korea — has dropped significantly in recent decades.
12/01/2017
Singapore, Monaco boast highest percentage of ultra-wealthy individuals
Geneva came in second, with an estimated population of 490,000.
12/01/2017
Third of clients have switched wealth managers in last 24 months
Research from specialist Compeer
11/30/2017
Schroders Global Investor Study 2017
66% of retirees wish they’d saved more for retirement and globally investors are not saving enough
11/29/2017
One in Six New Cars in the World Will Be Electric By 2025
UBS predicts 16% of cars sold worldwide in 2025 will be EVs
11/29/2017
Robots Are Coming for Jobs of as Many as 800 Million Worldwide
The consulting company said Wednesday that both developed and emerging countries will be impacted.
11/29/2017
Specialist advisers are helping the wealthy to build their art collections
In a market blighted by forgeries, experts help clients avoid pitfalls
11/28/2017
BlackRock and Vanguard are smart beta’s biggest winners
Smaller groups grow fast, but are dwarfed in comparison
11/28/2017
Survey Reveals Financial Services Industry Slow to Adopt Growth-Driving Initiatives
Regulatory changes have led to the re-evaluation of business practices and models. One main impact of regulatory change has been the accelerated move toward advisory, according to 35 percent of respondents, followed by the creation of governance and overs
11/27/2017
A third of UK Wealth Managers opting for “correction protection”
As a result, a third of wealth managers (32%), who collectively manage in excess of £100bn, said they are holding cash across clients’ portfolios to protect against a correction.
11/22/2017
Guernsey: A modern finance environment for a complex world
Fund managers and promoters with capital to deploy are brought together with transformation managers who understand insurance risk.
11/22/2017
United States Viewed as Most Resilient Global Financial Center
While the U.S. continues to be perceived by most respondents as a source for investment opportunities, cited by 80% in 2017, this decreased from 91% in 2015.
11/22/2017
Proper wealth transfer plans lacking in Asia: Poll
Families more concerned about transfer of values, with conditions linked to inheritance
11/22/2017
Five-Year Outlook Report: Steady Global Growth Most Likely Scenario for Near Future
The report highlights three scenarios of which the 'Steady As She Goes' scenario is expected to play out over the next five years.
11/21/2017
UK Donor-Advised Funds surpass £1 billion for charities
NPT-UK’s annual industry report reveals grants to charities reach all time high
11/21/2017
Majority of asset managers expected to offer ETFs in next five years
The ETF market will be transformed by both current and new investors.