Managers of Wealth Europe

Reflections on the 5th Annual European Fund Finance Symposium

Fund finance is now an established, successful and growing area of the global fund industry.

Swimming against the tide

Katinka expresses her delight at this development, saying “we have been fighting for this kind of change for some years and now we are in the middle of a revolution in our sport”.

Death Wish by Tim Price

As Adam Smith once observed, there’s a great deal of ruin in a nation.

ISLA: Asia is going to be a huge influence in the future

Although the panellist thought Asia would be “hugely influential”, only 20 percent of the audience agreed.

The dangers of segmenting clients

So what exactly are the dangers and how can advisers ensure they are working to viable business propositions whilst ensuring clients' needs are met, regardless of their wealth?

Global wealth grew by slowest rate in 5 years in 2018: BCG

"The big question now, of course, is whether the pullback in wealth growth is a precursor to deeper changes," the firm's analysts wrote.

John Glen delivers speech at the CityUK’s annual conference

John Glen speaks about being the longest serving Economic Secretary since 2010, the successes he has seen the City achieve in that time, and what more can be done to ensure London remains a global financial hub.

Just a few bad apples? by Andrea Enria, Chair of the Supervisory Board of the ECB

Speech by Andrea Enria, Chair of the Supervisory Board of the ECB, at a Conference of the Federation of International Banks in Ireland, Dublin, 20 June 2019

Central banks must guard their fragile independence

Politicians are always trying to influence central banks' policy to shape the political context

Central banks must guard their fragile independence

Politicians are always trying to influence central banks' policy to shape the political context

ESMA speech on data and reporting

Data has become the fuel of today’s economy.

Breathing space for Bank of England on interest rates as inflation falls

Panmure Gordon’s Simon French said: “Today’s 2% inflation print is hardly the justification for a surprise hike in UK interest rates, not least that the rest of the world’s central bankers are itching to cut rates.

Investment advice for artists and creative entrepreneurs by Penny Lovell

Artists often receive their income in large, sporadic chunks, which can lead to excessive short-term spending or uncertainty about bigger decisions.

Technology and Operations Investment Survey

What's driving transformation in asset management?

The pound and UK assets could fall further on PM candidates’ lack of clarity

The deVere CEO concludes: “The lack of real answers from the candidates on the most pressing issue for a generation will inevitably impact the pound and UK assets.

Will banks ever learn? by Marten Nelson

Banks must realize who their real competitors are and form new alliances to address these new threats.

Avaloq Community Conference 2019: Future proofing financial institutions

The Avaloq Community Conference 2019 will bring together movers and shakers from the international Avaloq Community

PIMFA Comments on Woodford Suspension and the Implications on the Financial Services Sector

Actions which undermine good practice serve only to tarnish the reputation of the sector and undermine trust.

Italy Enjoys Return Of High-Flying Real Estate Investors And Buyers

The Italian luxury real estate agency pointed out examples where inquirers that asked about properties over six to eight years ago have suddenly re-appeared in their database.

'Money mules': Rising numbers are in middle age

Most money mules are young men and those who try to quit may be threatened with violence by the criminals who roped them in.

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