Managers of Wealth Offshore

China and the West during the Year of the Dragon - Bank Sarasin

Different images of dragons shape Eastern and Western mythology: the connotation is one of strength and confidence in the East, but threat and chaos in the West.

Private sector still deleveraging, economic growth remains weak

Indeed since 2008-09 and since the depths of the crisis, the recovery that we have had has been driven by massive fiscal and monetary stimulus which cannot be sustained.

Greece threatens euro stability, but risks reflected in safe-haven bonds - Coutts & Co

Political rather than economic considerations are increasingly pushing Greece towards a euro exit.

Early investor in Asia rings the changes

This “east-east” corridor, named after ancient trade routes linking Asia with the Middle East, saw trade volumes quadruple over the past decade.

Two years of the Coalition – how are they doing on the tax front?

To give credit where credit is due, in their first two years the Coalition Government has seen through some tax changes which were already in the pipeline.

Dimon geezers by Tim Price PFP Wealth Management

Imagine you are one of two people playing 'Monopoly'. While you follow the rules religiously, the other player – who also happens to be the banker – does not.

The French have a new one, The Russians have an old one and the Greeks haven't go one at all by Justin A. Urquhart Stewart

Maybe the changes of last weekend might just be the catalyst for change that we have been waiting for to finally get things moving in Euroland and to try and break this seemingly intractable euro impasse.

Do more with less: A study in process optimization

“Do more with less,” is the mantra of consultants and the marching orders of senior executives. In today’s world of increased competition and compressed margins, companies want methods to improve efficiency. Automation is the “lo

How a Black Swan slayed JP Morgan’s ‘London Whale’

In early April, global debt market traders first learnt of a Big Money trader who had been singlehandedly moving the debt markets in previous weeks with his bullish derivative bets linked to corporate bonds.

Patriotism! Super Rich Renounce US Citizenship to Make Tax Evasion Easier (And Other Ways the Wealthy Cut Ties to Country)

How quaint, muse many of our 21st-century super rich.

Storm Warning by Justin Urquhart Stewart

In the midst of one of the more unusual droughts, it may seem odd to be giving a storm warning

Winds of change in the Swiss Alps

Bankers battle regulatory pressures from the US and beyond

'Civilized People Don't Buy Gold'

In a recent interview with CNBC, Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger stated, "Civilized people don't buy gold. They invest in productive businesses."

The Most Powerful Company You've Never Heard of: Meet CME Group

Think of powerful, multi-billion dollar corporations, and many come readily to mind. Wal-Mart. General Electric. Exxon Mobil. Bank of America. McDonald's. Apple. We recognize their logos, know what they sell and how to buy it -- or how to not buy it

‘Sell in May and stay away’ adage is too simplistic - Coutts & Co

The old stock-market adage – “sell in May and stay away until St Ledger Day” – is coming up against what we believe is a compelling case for equities this year.

Confusion and uncertainty remain for Venture Capital Trust funds

The European Commission have still not approved the annual investment, gross assets and employee limits proposed in the Finance Bill 2012 to be effective for issues after 5 April 2012.

Make The Best Financial Match: The Seven Pearls of Financial Wisdom

Each chapter contains a pearl of wisdom. A set of disciplines and ideas are designed to encourage women to enjoy their money and grow their wealth.

From Fighter Jets to Finance: Topgun Lessons for Wall Street

Commander Lay, who is an alumnus of the Tom Cruise-immortalized Topgun school, spent more than two decades in the Navy and Air Force.

Some South China Sea Sores x 3 by Justin Urquhart Stewart

Arguments with the Spratlys and the Paracels may sound like a tiresome family membership dispute at a local Surrey golf club.

Can Money Mismanagement Kill Your Marriage?

How do you manage money as a couple without sacrificing your love or your portfolio?

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