03/16/2021
In the news: the rise of "natural capital" – why the UN is urging countries to look beyond GDP
Natural capital accounting, which takes stock of natural assets such as forests, soils and oceans, is gaining traction.
Wealth and Asset Management
03/16/2021
In a strong wind, even turkeys can fly
Then there is the constant fear of inflation spilling over from the financial world to the real world, especially as bond yields have more than doubled in a matter of weeks due to rising inflation prospects
03/16/2021
Partners Group reports robust 2020 financial results with performance fees recovering strongly in H2; announces upcoming rotations in its Executive Committee
Assets under management (AuM) grew by 16% to USD 109.1 billion as of 31 December 2020
03/16/2021
Diary of a Fund Manager- Isolation Tank
In the US, the $1.9 trillion stimulus package has finally been approved and the sale of $120 billion new US Treasury bonds went well enough, but a survey of US small businesses showed a decline in optimism for the eighth month in a row.
03/16/2021
Upswing, but not quite super(cycle) By Sim Moh Siong
The recent strong upswing in commodity prices, particularly oil and base metals, has prompted investors to ask whether commodities are entering a new supercycle.
03/16/2021
Future of wealth operations: An impetus for change
The need for wealth operations to increase enterprise value is stronger than it’s ever been, requiring leaders to think differently
03/16/2021
Sanctuary Wealth Makes Push for Latin American Market
Launch of new subsidiary coincides with opening of Miami office to be led by Sanctuary Securities President Bob Walter
03/16/2021
5 Insights from the Art Basel and UBS Global Art Market Report 2021
Discover key findings from our annual analysis of the global art market – from the impact of COVID-19, to digital innovation and growth in female spending
03/15/2021
HSBC Scales Up Structured Product Capabilities
Luxury spending from Asia, and in particular mainland China, already accounts for a significant portion of global luxury consumption.
03/15/2021
Singapore lures in the rich with friendly rules and subsidies
Japan's Nomura sees opportunity in private banking in city state
03/15/2021
HSBC launches luxury index for wealth clients in Malaysia
The luxury index is available as both a conventional and a Shariah-compliant solution, providing an investment opportunity for all HSBC Malaysia's wealth clients to capitalise on the growing luxury consumption in Asia.
03/15/2021
Standard Chartered research finds continued confidence in growth outside home markets amongst European and US companies
Asia remains a major growth region with Africa and Middle East seeing incremental increase
03/15/2021
Bank of Ireland is on the ball for Davy buyout
Will one of the most prized jewels in Irish financial services land in Francesca McDonagh’s lap, asks Niall Brady
03/15/2021
Big ticket deals drive value of investment industry M&A
Further consolidation expected as competitive pressures increase on smaller players
03/15/2021
Will the Fed Twist or Stand? By Gary Dugan
Fed meets this week. Will they twist QE to suppress long term US yields?
03/15/2021
LGT reports good results and strong net asset inflows in 2020
In a market environment impacted at all levels by the coronavirus pandemic, LGT’s key priority was to serve as a reliable partner for its clients at all times.
03/15/2021
Deloitte: How to Transform Swiss Wealth Management
Swiss wealth management (WM) has a long and proud tradition, but financial performance in recent past has been disappointing.
03/15/2021
Aussie Start-Up Raids UBS
Even prior to the mass resignations on Monday, Barrenjoey had already been seeking ex-UBS talent in Australia.
03/15/2021
Swiss Say No, Thanks to Work-From-Home Boom
The portal noted that work-related mobility is also higher than in early 2020, when the Swiss government imposed a widespread shutdown but stopped short of requiring employers to send staff home.
03/15/2021
Study Shows US Household Wealth Soared to Record Levels in 2020
The study reveals that U.S. Millionaire investors - households with $1 million to $5 million in net worth