Managers of Wealth Offshore

Tories say they want to leave EU and prefer Boris to Cameron

Some 92 per cent of party believe PM's vetoing of a new EU treaty was his best moment, poll shows

Precious Metals Outlook for 2012

But looking ahead to 2012, based upon a number of analysts' projections and two surveys -- one from mining executives and another from coin dealers, the next 12 months should be a strong period for gold, silver and platinum prices.

Men Take Lead In Financial Decisions, Reveals HSBC Report

HSBC’s The Future of Retirement programme is a leading independent study into global retirement trends. It provides authoritative insights into the key issues associated with ageing populations and increasing life expectancy around the world.

Jim Rogers ‘Not Too Optimistic’ About World for Next 3 Years

International investor Jim Rogers says he is short emerging markets including Singapore, where he now lives.

Jim Rogers ‘Not Too Optimistic’ About World for Next 3 Years

International investor Jim Rogers says he is short emerging markets including Singapore, where he now lives.

It's hard for Santa to be nice when the world's been naughty

Here's a sneak peek inside his bag of goodies, where lumps of coal appear to figure prominently:

World economy in dangerous situation: IMF chief

The head of the International Monetary Fund said the world economy was in danger and urged Europeans to speak with one voice on a debt crisis that has rattled the global financial system.

Credit Suisse top execs:2012 not business as usual

"2012 will not be 'business as usual'," the bank's chairman Urs Rohner and Chief Executive Brady Dougan said in the memo, which was seen by Reuters.

Economic predictions for 2012: UBS and the top 10 surprises

We will begin with the Top 10 Surprises issued on December 17th by an analyst at UBS, and what they could foresee in the markets and economy for the coming year.

Volatility creates long-term opportunities - HSBC Global Asset Management

In its global outlook for 2012, HSBC Global Asset Management argues that frequent rotations in sentiment in markets reflect the fact that officials have been applying a 'band-aid' approach to addressing fundamental problems

Avoid retreating into safe havens, says Barclays Wealth

Gardiner recommends investors take overweight positions in US and Europe ex-UK equities, as he says “the euro is not going to break up” and “the world is probably not going to follow Europe into recession”.

Barclays Wealth set to enter 2012 overweight Europe

Barclays Wealth has said it will be entering the new year with an overweight position to Europe ex-UK.

Gold will be a winner in the battle against deflation

Gold’s failure to make new highs despite the intensifying euro crisis has fuelled some doubts about its effectiveness as a hedge.

Surprise! Guess Where the World’s Most Profitable Banking Center Is…

If the global financial crisis has taught the world anything, it’s that there is massive weakness running through western banking systems.

Is the Financial Crisis a Male Syndrome?

Testosterone, rather than neurons, may push male egos into ever-more-complex speculative bets, a gambling binge made possible by advanced technology, mathematical techniques, and globalization.

Why Warren Buffett's View on Taxes Is Irrelevant

Set your Swiss watch for the next billion-pound debacle

By my calculations, the next one will be due in 2014 – indeed, you are strongly advised to set your Swiss watch by it.

Guernsey’s funds industry is in a positive position

Peter Niven of Guernsey Finance points to a series of positive factors at play which give rise to optimism for the future of the Island’s funds industry.

Commitment, Continuity and Consistency

The Bahamas, while only 38-years-old as an independent country, is rich in history with the oldest democracy and one of the longest established international financial services sector in the region.

The Guernsey Experiment

A long-forgotten alternative to unfettered credit creation...

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