Managers of Wealth Offshore

Thinking big: Liechtenstein's art deal with China

Tiny Liechtenstein is hoping to catch China's eye with a loan of 100 artworks from its vast royal collection

The top spots for making friends, getting rich and raising kids

Thailand leads the way when it comes to quality of life and a good social scene, while Switzerland is top for making money and Germany for raising children

Palau, Tonga, and Vanuatu lead business performance

IFC is working with a number of Pacific governments on projects that will help improve their investment climate and make it easier to do business.

Jamaica, Bahamas, and Trinidad and Tobago Lead Caribbean in Improving Business Climate

A new World Bank Group report finds that in the Caribbean region* three economies-The Bahamas, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago-took steps to improve their business regulatory environment over the past year.

Navigating Emerging Markets - Acquisition International by Walkers Global

Latin America remains a hot destination for investment, however particular challenges exist in this unique market.

Could the Channel Islands ‘do a Cyprus’?

“I’ve no fears about banking stability here.

Time for Fiscal Experiments to be Unwound Says Butterfield Asset Management Chief

The economies of the world need to be driven by economic fundamentals to achieve growth, rather than the supply of cheap money.

There's More to Mauritius - Conyers Dill & Pearman

"Strategically important offshore jurisdiction for both India and Africa.”

Jersey’s finance industry contributes some 40% of total GVA

Jersey Finance has issued the following comment in response to the latest economic performance figures to be issued by the States of Jersey.

Banks are still "too big to fail", says SNB chairman

Authorities have been grappling since the collapse of U.S. investment bank Lehman Brothers five years ago with the question of how banks regarded as systemically important, or too-big-to-fail, can be recapitalised without causing panic or needing taxpaye

Hedge Fund vs. Family Office

The SEC, having feasted upon the flesh of Swiss bankers, stood upright, wiped its blood-stained mouth on the back of its hand, cleared its throat, spat, pulled up its collar against the bitter north wind, and chuckling softly under its breath, slipped uns

Man Versus Machine by Standard Life Investment

In the latest edition of Global Horizons Standard Life Investments, the global investment manager, examines how investors can use behavioural finance to improve their understanding of markets and enhance decision making.

Advisors Split on Outlook for International Investments - Aberdeen Survey

The Aberdeen Asset Management RIA Survey found that six in ten RIAs plan to increase their allocation to international equities over the next year

UK on the up? And it’s St Leger Day by Justin Urquhart Stewart

As an investment rhyme it is about as reliable as trying to bet on the winner itself.

At play with the risk market wolves by Tim Price

“We have to turn the page on the bubble-and-bust mentality that created this mess. - President Obama, weekly radio address, August 10, 2013.

While Asian and Other Emerging Markets Are Stronger Now, Some Of Them Are Still Subject to Serious Vulnerabilities

The past week or so has seen the pressure on emerging market (EM) assets, notably currencies, turn into a bit of rout.

The Perils When Megabanks Lose Focus

They face tougher regulations than their smaller competitors because of the greater damage their failure could cause

'Mr. BRIC' to emerging markets: Stop "bitching and moaning"

O'Neill, a former chairman at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, rose to fame after proclaiming in 2001 that Brazil, Russia, India and China were emerging investment magnets that would drive global markets for a decade.

Morgan Stanley CEO James Gorman: Chances Of Another Financial Crisis 'Close To Zero'

The way these firms are managed, the amount of capital that they have, the amount of liquidity that they have, the changes in their business mix.

2013 Forbes China Rich List Preview: Newcomers In The Making?

Who are some of the big movers in Chinese business we are looking at that are poised to make the list for the first time this year?

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