Managers of Wealth

'Nouveau riche' present key opportunity for wealth managers

New analysis from Boston Consulting Group has explored various options for wealth managers to increase their customer base

Hotel news from around the APAC region

As of end 2018, the MACq 10 site and building was valued by Tasmanian Valuer-General at more than AUD80 million and the hotel was put up for sale with an asking price of AUD60 million in 2018.

Insights from Fund Forum International 2019

ETFs: The momentum keeps growing

Global family business survey 2019

Long-term goals, meet short-term drive

The Global CIO Office Weekly - How Much Lower for Government Bond Yields?

For someone unschooled in the events of the last decade, yields at these levels would seem to indicate the onset of a recession of note or at least some other systemic event of dire consequence.

5 Countries Where Foreigners Can Own Land in Asia

Most Asian countries allow non-citizens to buy condos, yet very few of them allow foreigners to legally own houses or land

Here’s All You Need To Know About Audi’s E-Tron Electric SUV

In the real world, what impresses the most is the comfort, as Audi’s electric SUV has been designed to be a calm cruiser.

A big chunk of African Bank might go up for sale — and buyers are plentiful

The SA Reserve Bank recently announced it might sell its 50% shareholding in African Bank in the next year or two. It is tight-lipped about the potential buyer.

The Top 10 Rooftop Bars in London by Coutts

Rooftop bar bookings suddenly soar when the sun shines, and Coutts clients can get in ahead of the crowd.

“Mind-alteringly cheap” by Tim Price

As a financial analyst one is often asked, “Where do you see financial bubbles today ?”

Bracing for consolidation in Asia–Pacific banking: The quest for scale

To emerge from a period of potential consolidation, Asia’s banks must reinvent themselves or risk disappearing.

When art meets technology: An interview with Intaglio Blockchain and Tagsmart

Other Certificates tend to have complex (or non-existent) replacement processes and are easily copied.

How GenNext Is Changing Wealth Management Scenario In India

Willingness to give rules-based mandate to the wealth manager to manage money and free up time and energy from day-day decision-making and execution

Too cool for school; why financial planning should be part of the curriculum by Penny Lovell

This has been a very exciting week full of learning and the discovering of a new interest. I can’t wait to continue learning about it and I appreciate all of the people who have mentored and taught me throughout the week.

Meltdown by Tim Price

The crew were advised to return immediately to Seymour Johnson Air Force Base.

Consumer sector to remain resilient in 2H2019, says HSBC Private Banking

HSBC Private Banking chief market strategist in Southeast Asia James Cheo says the firm projects that in 2030, the biggest economy in the world will be China

A Funds Industry Reaching for the Sky by Joe Moynihan

The strength of the Jersey proposition could not have been illustrated more clearly than when a selection of these important landmark buildings were shown together on one slide at the final in our recent Jersey for Funds Masterclass series held in Mayfair

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