Managers of Wealth Offshore

History bites back at Swiss private banking

Originally all the banking houses across Europe were trading companies

Financial crisis just a 'blip' for bankers

The financial crisis has been “little more than a blip” for London bankers who were being paid more three years after it hit than before and were more likely to be employed than other workers, a report has found.

The canary in the coal mine - Alan Higgins, UK CIO, Coutts

Gold – once the must-have hedge against the heightened risks of the post-crisis world – seems to have lost its allure.

Corporate bonus pools in financial services expected to be relatively flat - RESEARCH

20% of banks had recouped ‘deferred bonuses’ in 2012

Mansion Tax - A silly way to tax wealth

Taxing property unlikely to yield much success says one commentator.

Optimistic Outlook Among Fund Managers for 2013, Towers Watson Survey Finds

But risk of sovereign defaults lingers and concern about government intervention grows.

Purpose and values: Barclays plots its return from the brink

As the foundations for a long-term overhaul of business practice are put in place, David Wheldon, the bank's brand chief, talks to Alex Brownsell about the role of marketing in its radical plans for change.

Royal Bank Of Canada: The Best Of The Best

The Canadian banking system ranks #1 in the world for soundness. Royal Bank of Canada (RY), also known as RBC, is the #1 bank in that country.

As bond markets are challenged, alternatives gain in attraction - HSBC Private Bank

Safe haven bonds have become more volatile and are likely to suffer from gradually rising yields this year.

Offshore markets experience healthy uptick in M&A Activity to round off 2012

Appleby Reports Offshore M&A Activity for Q4 2012

UK warns Europe's bank pay curbs will backfire

European proposals to curb bank bonuses will lead to higher salaries and a less stable financial system, Britain has argued, in a last ditch attempt to water-down rules that threaten the City.

Rothschild Market Perspective - Dirk Wiedmann, Head of Investments

Market Perspective is the new name for our Asset Allocation Report. The reason for the change is straightforward: we cover more than just asset allocation, and the new title reflects our broader horizons.

The Baron Philippe de Rothschild Charity Dinner At Old Manila

A cocktail reception was held at Salon de Ning where tres chic guests enjoyed the Barons de Rothschild Brut Champagne.

Coutts Wealth Watch: Central banks, investors underpin gold; but risk assets to shine more in 2013

Despite record levels of central bank buying and still-strong investor demand in 2012, prices have recently slipped back to last year’s mid-point.

The Lost Decade? by Justin Urquhart Stewart

After all we had ten years of boom and thus, as is usual with such cycles, we shall have ten years of lean (as in meat – horse or otherwise).

Regulation Schregulation by Phil Banas

The global wealth management industry is increasingly focused on complying with the torrent of new regulations pouring forth from hyper-active legislators and hitherto light-touch regulators.

The mess Macquarie made

Management believed the issues could be quietly dealt with behind closed doors

New report shows fall in net household financial wealth in Spain - RESEARCH

The report records a reduction in the ability of Spaniards to save, invest and repay their debt.

Getting the most from our Websites

Since we launched our first site (EUBankers) in 2006 we have expanded the group to 5 sites

Coutts Wealth Watch - "Get real about inflation risks"

Even so, investors must guard against the wealth-eroding effects of inflation. Real assets, not inflation-linked bonds, are the solution.

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