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	Making waves The power of private capital WE ARE GUERNSEY has identified, through our research and responses to webinars at #GYSFW20, that while governments and the public sector will continue to play a key financing role, there is a need for the private sector to engage and help close the post # by: We Are Guernsey \| Date published : September 2020 [Download]
	Forbes Insights: Accelerate Business Value with Intelligent Automation Forbes Insights surveyed over 300 senior executives around the world and asked how and where they’re transforming their businesses with enterprise automation solutions, as well as the benefits—and barriers—to doing more. by: Kofax \| Date published : March 2019 [Download]
	Offshore-i Offshore-i is an Appleby report that analyses offshore deal data and provides expert insight into the world of offshore transactions. by: Appleby \| Date published : March 2019 [Download]
	The future of the CDOTs Sustainable development for the 2020s by: IFI Global Ltd. \| Date published : July 2018 [Download]
	Guernsey 2018 Special Report FEATURING Estera // Guernsey Finance // Maitland // Ogier // PwC by: PwC \| Date published : July 2018 [Download]
	The Future for International Financial Centres Views from Asia’s Wealth Management Market by: Jersey Finance \| Date published : June 2018 [Download]
	Myths surrounding the purposes of tax havens The benefits of capital mobility by: IEA \| Date published : June 2018 [Download]
	Asset & Wealth Management Revolution Putting the Channel Islands centre stage by: PwC \| Date published : March 2018 [Download]
	FinTech in the Channel Islands The Financial Technology (‘FinTech’) sector is fundamentally changing the way financial services firms operate and transforming the way we transfer, borrow, protect and manage our money. by: EY \| Date published : January 2018 [Download]
	Derivatives in Wealth Management by: ObjectWay \| Date published : November 2017 [Download]
	Effective Inter-Agency Co-Operation in Fighting Tax Crimes and Other Financial Crimes Financial crimes are increasingly sophisticated, with criminals accumulating significant sums through offences such as drug trafficking, fraud, extortion, corruption and tax evasion. by: OECD \| Date published : November 2017 [Download]
	Fighting Tax Crime: The Ten Global Principles Fighting Tax Crime: The Ten Global Principles sets out the 10 essential principles for effectively fighting tax crimes. It covers the legal, institutional, administrative, and operational aspects necessary for putting in place an efficient system for figh by: OECD \| Date published : November 2017 [Download]
	INVESTMENT FUNDS – why substance is key In the current climate of regulatory reforms, and the political impetus behind improving tax transparency, the need to prove that an offshore fund manager has the necessary ‘substance’ to its business dealings and functionality has never been more acute. by: Guernsey Finance \| Date published : July 2016 [Download]
	Digitalisation of Wealth Management in an international context A paper in the ERI Thought Leadership series by: ERI Bancaire \| Date published : May 2016 [Download]
	Strategic review of the Guernsey fiduciary industry The fiduciary industry is the most diverse and one of the longest running financial services industries in Guernsey. by: KPMG \| Date published : February 2016 [Download]
	The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Private Client 2016 A practical cross-border insight into private client work by: ICLG \| Date published : January 2016 [Download]
	Guernsey’s International Capital Flows The economic benefits of Guernsey’s fund industry to the UK & Europe by: Guernsey Finance \| Date published : August 2015 [Download]
	Succession Planning and the role of the Single Family Office For an International Finance Centre such as Guernsey – widely regarded as a jurisdiction of choice for both investment funds and wealth management – the provision of family office solutions and services makes perfect sense by: Guernsey Finance \| Date published : June 2015 [Download]
	Achieving Regulatory Alpha through Regulatory Enterprise Risk Management Regulatory reporting has generated significant new challenges for the investment management industry by: maplesfundservices.com \| Date published : June 2015 [Download]
	London Property Market Rife With Dirty Money London’s property market is being flooded by corrupt offshore money, with billions of pounds being laundered by foreign criminals and corrupt government officials, according to a report by Transparency International (TI). by: Transparency International \| Date published : March 2015 [Download]
	Global Shell Games: Testing Money Launderers’ and Terrorist Financiers’ Access to Shell Companies This paper reports the results of an experiment soliciting offers for these prohibited anonymous shell corporations. by: Michael Findley, University of Texas at Austin, Daniel Nielson, Brigham Young University, Jason Sharman, Griffith University \| Date published : October 2012 [Download]
	Three Forces Affecting Wealth Management Growth and Success in Europe This white paper explores three rapidly advancing trends impacting wealth management firms across Europe: regulatory compliance, digital mobility and cloud-based/business process outsourcing. by: ObjectWay \| Date published : October 2014 [Download]
	Why Business Process Outsourcing? As a business leader, you face more challenges than ever from competitors, regulators, customers and shareholders. Your business needs to grow revenues, become more flexible in the face of competitive and market pressures and provide customers with excell by: SS&C \| Date published : March 2014 [Download]
	The future of Guernsey's financial services industry In developing the strategy the Department has undertaken comprehensive consultation and achieved feedback from a variety of sources including financial services businesses by: Guernsey Commerce and Employment Department \| Date published : March 2014 [Download]
	Paradigm Shift The Cloud’s Role in Asset Management by: SS&C \| Date published : March 2014 [Download]
	World Ultra Wealth Report 2013 The report gives you unparalleled insight into the world’s ultra wealthy population, defined as those with net assets of US$30 million and above: by region, country, wealth tiers, gender and between old and new money. by: Wealth-X and UBS \| Date published : September 2013 [Download]
	The Wealth Report 2013 The Wealth Report provides the definitive global perspective on prime property and wealth. by: Knight Frank \| Date published : August 2013 [Download]
	What is “wealthy”? Investors are telling us that wealth isn’t just about having a certain amount of money. The majority of investors define wealth as having no financial constraints on what they do. But when asked to assign a dollar amount to being wealthy, they say it take by: UBS \| Date published : July 2013 [Download]
	Global Built Asset Wealth Index 2013 The principle behind this report is simple - how does the money spent on developing a country’s built environment impact its social and economic success? by: EC Harris \| Date published : July 2013 [Download]
	Global Private Banking and Wealth Management Survey 2013 Navigating to tomorrow: serving clients and creating value by: PwC \| Date published : June 2013 [Download]
	Update on the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive On 21 July 2011, the EU Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (“AIFMD”) came into force with the result that each EU Member State must transpose it into national law no later than 22 July 2013. by: SEI \| Date published : July 2013 [Download]
	The Retail Alternatives Phenomenon What enterprising private fund managers need to know by: SEI \| Date published : June 2013 [Download]
	Millennials and Money They are savvy, independent, skeptical and far more conservative than some might think. An exclusive, in-depth look at the new investment generation gap. by: Merrill Lynch Private Banking \| Date published : March 2013 [Download]
	Wealth Management Client Satisfaction Study 2012 saw a 3.4% increase in UK wealth management client satisfaction as measured by the MDRC index. by: MDRC \| Date published : April 2013 [Download]
	Aggressive Tax Planning based on After-Tax Hedging This report focuses on aggressive tax planning (ATP) schemes based on after-tax hedging. by: OECD \| Date published : March 2013 [Download]
	Succession Planning the Next Gen Way In an era of tough markets, aging clients and declining valuations, it won’t surprise you to learn your practice is probably not worth as much as you think it is. Standing still is no longer an option. Targeting younger investors and creating a company c by: SEI \| Date published : January 2013 [Download]
	Targeting the Rich: Liability Lawsuits and the Threat to Families with Emerging and Established Wealth Wealthy families increasingly worry that their wealth alone makes them a target for a high-stakes liability lawsuit in this uncertain economy, according to a survey commissioned by ACE. But many remain poorly prepared for such lawsuits in spite of their c by: ACE Group \| Date published : March 2012 [Download]
	Friends Provident International Investor Attitudes Report Friends Provident International (FPI) Investor Attitudes report found that there has been a rally in investor sentiment by: Friends Provident International \| Date published : November 2012 [Download]
	Chinese Private Banking Report 2012 China is Asia’s most important high-net worth (HNW) market contributing to over 50% of the region’s growth by 2015. by: China Minsheng Bank and McKinsey \| Date published : October 2012 [Download]
	Spotlight Germany Germany is feeling the pinch from GDP contraction across the Eurozone and the lapsing back into recession of countries mainly from the European periphery, although its economic strength continues to keep its growth prospects the brightest in Europe. by: Coutts & Co \| Date published : October 2012 [Download]
	Benchmarking the Single Family Office Identifying the Performance Drivers, 2012 by: Wharton Global Family Alliance \| Date published : September 2012 [Download]
	Evolution of the asset manager The asset management industry is undergoing profound changes in response to economic, demographic and industry-specific pressures by: UBS \| Date published : October 2012 [Download]
	Putting a price on financial advice From 2013 many investment advisers in the UK face a major change in how they operate. Our latest report offers firms a practical guide on making the successful transition from commission-based charging to fees. by: JPMorgan Chase & Co \| Date published : September 2012 [Download]
	Shining a Light on the Shadow Banking System Its History, Mystery and Future in a More Transparent Environment by: Advent Software \| Date published : October 2012 [Download]
	Rothschild asset Allocation - October 2012 The world’s two most important central banks are now committed to stimulus programmes that are potentially unlimited in size. by: Rothschild \| Date published : October 2012 [Download]
	Dimensions of European Wealth 2012 This report examines the size of the HNW sector in the EU by country and looks at the key issues which have affected the HNW sector in the 2 years since our last report on this topic. by: MDRC \| Date published : September 2012 [Download]
	The challenge and the opportunity for wealth managers To date, the bulk of attention has been focused on what the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) means for IFAs, with little attention paid to the implications for Wealth Managers. Our latest report will concentrate on this vital segment of the advice communi by: JPMorgan Chase & Co \| Date published : July 2012 [Download]
	The consumer market post-RDR Winning Propositions establishes the attributes an advisory business will need to demonstrate to prosper in a post-RDR world. by: JPMorgan Chase & Co \| Date published : August 2012 [Download]
	Top 50 Global Private Banks, 2005-2010 Total size of top 50 offshore client assets = $12.5 trillion by: Tax Justice Network \| Date published : July 2012 [Download]
	UK Wealth Management at the tipping point? This report, the product of a major research exercise conducted in conjunction with benchmarking specialist Compeer, shares KPMG perspectives on where the industry is heading. by: KPMG \| Date published : July 2012 [Download]
	Evolving Investment Management Regulation Disoriented by the rate and range of regulatory change, many investment managers find themselves squeezed between new requirements and the needs of institutional and individual investors. by: KPMG \| Date published : July 2012 [Download]
	The health of the global private banking industry In spite of their different challenges, large and small wealth management firms navigated the complex economic and regulatory environment successfully, reporting solid growth in profitability. by: Scorpio Partnership \| Date published : July 2012 [Download]
	Responsibility in Wealth With great wealth comes great responsibility. by: The Kaiser Partner Special Report Series \| Date published : July 2012 [Download]
	The rise of Asia Why more global hedge funds, family offices chose Singapore by: Opalesque \| Date published : 2012 [Download]
	Futurepriority Report 2012: Asia’s emerging wealthy Groundbreaking insight from 2,800 HNWs across nine Asian markets has revealed that Malaysians, Indians, Indonesians and Thais are the most content when it comes to their life-wealth balance by: Scorpio Partnership \| Date published : 2012 [Download]
	Africa - Building bridges Ernst & Young's 2012 attractiveness survey by: Ernst & Young \| Date published : 2012 [Download]
	BlackRock Sovereign Risk Index The BlackRock Sovereign Risk Index (BSRI) provides investors with a framework for tracking sovereign credit risk. by: BlackRock \| Date published : 2012 [Download]
	MIFID MATTERS – ASSESSING THE WIDER AGENDA Services from third countries: what are the regulatory challenges? by: KPMG \| Date published : 2012 [Download]
	Portfolio & Relationship Management Software without the Technology Headaches Can you have your cake and eat it? by: Object Way \| Date published : May 2013 [Download]
	A Tale of Two Millionaires The Best of Times for Private Banks to Look Beyond the Ultra-High-Net-Worth Market by: McKinsey & Company \| Date published : 2012 [Download]
	Streamlining margin and financing costs no longer on the sidelines for hedge funds Effective margin and financing management is an essential component in the operational arsenal of today’s hedge fund firms. During the boom years it was an issue which was generally given low priority, but these days as volatile markets make generating co by: Advent Software \| Date published : 2012 [Download]
	THE Wealth Report Never before have wealth creation, economic risk and politics been so closely intertwined with the performance of prime residential and commercial property markets. Drawing on insight from Knight Frank, Citi Private Bank and other leading commentators, Th by: Knight Frank and Citi Private Bank \| Date published : 2012 [Download]
	“Value for Money” drives Client Satisfaction in 2011 2011 saw a slight fall in UK wealth management client satisfaction as measured by the MDRC index. by: MDRC \| Date published : 2012 [Download]
	‘Islamic Finance for Investment Managers: Five Steps to a Shari’ah-Compliant Portfolio’ ‘Five Steps to a Shari’ah-Compliant Portfolio’ explains the principles of Shari’ah, lists the most common Islamic products and transactions and gives the Shari’ah view on conventional instruments along with recommendations on how to pick shares for a Shar by: Advent Software \| Date published : 2012 [Download]
	The Wealth Report Much has changed since The Wealth Report was first published by Knight Frank and Citi Private Bank in early 2007. Indeed, given the small matter of a global credit crunch and a growing number of historic political events, how could the world not be a vast by: Knight Frank and Citi Private Bank \| Date published : 2011 [Download]
	The 2011 Study of High Net Worth December 2011 : Women’s Philanthropy The 2011 Study of High Net Worth Women’s Philanthropy is the latest in a series of industry-leading reports that began in 2006. The latest report is based on nationwide surveys of wealthy donors completed in 2010 and 2011, and was again conducted in partn by: Bank of America \| Date published : 2011 [Download]
	THE GLOBAL DIAMOND INDUSTRY, Lifting the Veil of Mystery Diamonds are one of the world’s major resources—and historically one of the least understood. For many years observers and even many participants have considered the diamond industry to be complex and difficult to comprehend, even impenetrable. This repor by: Bain & Co \| Date published : 2011 [Download]
	Trends in the Banking and Finance Sector Building on the insight provided by our inaugural Jones Lang LaSalle Global Corporate Real Estate (CRE) Survey 2011 and a series of discussions with our clients, this report delves into responses received from banking and finance executives, highlighting by: Jones Lang LaSalle \| Date published : 2011 [Download]
	Building Tomorrow’s Winning Asset & Wealth Management Leadership Europe in disarray… American politics gridlocked… Continued deleveraging and headcount reductions across financial services… by: Russell Reynolds Associates \| Date published : 2011 [Download]
	Best of Breed The focus for over a decade was on ‘best of breed’ analytical engines to satisfy specific requirements for asset classes, strategies and geographies. This has resulted in asset managers renting, owning or subscribing to various systems, services or calcul by: DST Global Solutions \| Date published : 2011 [Download]
	The impact of the wealth continuum on analytical platforms In DST Global Solutions’ latest White Paper, Graeme Condie, Sales Director - UK, Europe and Middle East, explores the challenges many wealth management firms are facing in view of increasingly sophisticated investors demanding ever more transparency of th by: DST Global Solutions \| Date published : 2011 [Download]
	La Lettre - The Final Withholding Tax The final withholding tax or how to reconcile tax conformity with the protection of financial privacy by: Geneva Private Bankers \| Date published : 2011 [Download]
	Trends in Wealth Management in EMEA The financial crisis has had a profound effect on the wealth management industry. It is reshaping the way investors think about their managers, while inciting firms to reconfigure the types of services they offer in return, and the manner in which they ar by: Advent Software \| Date published : 2011 [Download]
	DEDICATION: Portraits of Women in Family Business A new report by Coutts & Co, entitled ‘Dedication – Portraits of Women in Family Business’, reveals the top factors that women should take into consideration when working for a family business. by: Coutts & Co \| Date published : 2011 [Download]
	The past, present & future of THE HEDGE FUND INDUSTRY The BNP Paribas Hedge Fund Centre at SMU is one of the few specialist centres for hedge fund research and education in the world. We bring together leading academics, industry practitioners, and students with a view to enhancing the understanding of the h by: BNP Paribas Hedge Fund Centre at SMU \| Date published : 2011 [Download]
	Client Reporting Teams: The Unsung Heroes of the Investment Management World The paper demonstrates the importance of the work client reporting teams in meeting the exacting demands of clients, and showcasing the work of the business. Providing an analysis of the key elements of client reporting; experience, systems and value-adde by: 3i Infotech \| Date published : 2011 [Download]
	World Wealth Report Capgemini and Merrill Lynch Global Wealth Management are pleased to present the 2011 World Wealth Report. Our two firms have been working together for over 20 years to study key trends that affect high net worth individuals (HNWIs) around the globe. by: Capgemini and Merrill Lynch Global Wealth Management \| Date published : 2011 [Download]
	High Net Worth High Net Worth is a unique monthly publication that provides a digest of data and insights for professionals who market and sell to the wealthy. It covers finance and wealth management, luxury goods, lifestyle and philanthropy, as well as opinion pieces a by: Ledbury Research \| Date published : 2011 [Download]
	FATCA and its Impact on Wealth Management Systems As the FATCA rollout draws near, Foreign Financial Institutions worldwide are under pressure to assess and overcome the challenges posed by the new US reporting and withholding regime. by: 3i Infotech \| Date published : 2011 [Download]
	Wealth Trends: 2011 Investment Survey Insights Families are feeling more confident about their investments and the economy, and appear more willing to make decisions about their families and wealth. by: Family Office Exchange \| Date published : 2011 [Download]
	Client Reporting - Data is King 3i Infotech has used its intimate knowledge of the investment management industry to develop Reporting to Clients, a standalone reporting solution that encompasses the entire investment reporting process. by: 3i Infotech \| Date published : 2011 [Download]
	China Private Wealth Report China’s private banking industry: Competition is getting fierce by: Bain & Co \| Date published : 2011 [Download]

2024 Free White Papers

	Making waves The power of private capital WE ARE GUERNSEY has identified, through our research and responses to webinars at #GYSFW20, that while governments and the public sector will continue to play a key financing role, there is a need for the private sector to engage and help close the post # by: We Are Guernsey \| Date published : September 2020 [Download]
	Forbes Insights: Accelerate Business Value with Intelligent Automation Forbes Insights surveyed over 300 senior executives around the world and asked how and where they’re transforming their businesses with enterprise automation solutions, as well as the benefits—and barriers—to doing more. by: Kofax \| Date published : March 2019 [Download]
	Offshore-i Offshore-i is an Appleby report that analyses offshore deal data and provides expert insight into the world of offshore transactions. by: Appleby \| Date published : March 2019 [Download]
	The future of the CDOTs Sustainable development for the 2020s by: IFI Global Ltd. \| Date published : July 2018 [Download]
	Guernsey 2018 Special Report FEATURING Estera // Guernsey Finance // Maitland // Ogier // PwC by: PwC \| Date published : July 2018 [Download]
	The Future for International Financial Centres Views from Asia’s Wealth Management Market by: Jersey Finance \| Date published : June 2018 [Download]
	Myths surrounding the purposes of tax havens The benefits of capital mobility by: IEA \| Date published : June 2018 [Download]
	Asset & Wealth Management Revolution Putting the Channel Islands centre stage by: PwC \| Date published : March 2018 [Download]
	FinTech in the Channel Islands The Financial Technology (‘FinTech’) sector is fundamentally changing the way financial services firms operate and transforming the way we transfer, borrow, protect and manage our money. by: EY \| Date published : January 2018 [Download]
	Derivatives in Wealth Management by: ObjectWay \| Date published : November 2017 [Download]
	Effective Inter-Agency Co-Operation in Fighting Tax Crimes and Other Financial Crimes Financial crimes are increasingly sophisticated, with criminals accumulating significant sums through offences such as drug trafficking, fraud, extortion, corruption and tax evasion. by: OECD \| Date published : November 2017 [Download]
	Fighting Tax Crime: The Ten Global Principles Fighting Tax Crime: The Ten Global Principles sets out the 10 essential principles for effectively fighting tax crimes. It covers the legal, institutional, administrative, and operational aspects necessary for putting in place an efficient system for figh by: OECD \| Date published : November 2017 [Download]
	INVESTMENT FUNDS – why substance is key In the current climate of regulatory reforms, and the political impetus behind improving tax transparency, the need to prove that an offshore fund manager has the necessary ‘substance’ to its business dealings and functionality has never been more acute. by: Guernsey Finance \| Date published : July 2016 [Download]
	Digitalisation of Wealth Management in an international context A paper in the ERI Thought Leadership series by: ERI Bancaire \| Date published : May 2016 [Download]
	Strategic review of the Guernsey fiduciary industry The fiduciary industry is the most diverse and one of the longest running financial services industries in Guernsey. by: KPMG \| Date published : February 2016 [Download]
	The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Private Client 2016 A practical cross-border insight into private client work by: ICLG \| Date published : January 2016 [Download]
	Guernsey’s International Capital Flows The economic benefits of Guernsey’s fund industry to the UK & Europe by: Guernsey Finance \| Date published : August 2015 [Download]
	Succession Planning and the role of the Single Family Office For an International Finance Centre such as Guernsey – widely regarded as a jurisdiction of choice for both investment funds and wealth management – the provision of family office solutions and services makes perfect sense by: Guernsey Finance \| Date published : June 2015 [Download]
	Achieving Regulatory Alpha through Regulatory Enterprise Risk Management Regulatory reporting has generated significant new challenges for the investment management industry by: maplesfundservices.com \| Date published : June 2015 [Download]
	London Property Market Rife With Dirty Money London’s property market is being flooded by corrupt offshore money, with billions of pounds being laundered by foreign criminals and corrupt government officials, according to a report by Transparency International (TI). by: Transparency International \| Date published : March 2015 [Download]
	Global Shell Games: Testing Money Launderers’ and Terrorist Financiers’ Access to Shell Companies This paper reports the results of an experiment soliciting offers for these prohibited anonymous shell corporations. by: Michael Findley, University of Texas at Austin, Daniel Nielson, Brigham Young University, Jason Sharman, Griffith University \| Date published : October 2012 [Download]
	Three Forces Affecting Wealth Management Growth and Success in Europe This white paper explores three rapidly advancing trends impacting wealth management firms across Europe: regulatory compliance, digital mobility and cloud-based/business process outsourcing. by: ObjectWay \| Date published : October 2014 [Download]
	Why Business Process Outsourcing? As a business leader, you face more challenges than ever from competitors, regulators, customers and shareholders. Your business needs to grow revenues, become more flexible in the face of competitive and market pressures and provide customers with excell by: SS&C \| Date published : March 2014 [Download]
	The future of Guernsey's financial services industry In developing the strategy the Department has undertaken comprehensive consultation and achieved feedback from a variety of sources including financial services businesses by: Guernsey Commerce and Employment Department \| Date published : March 2014 [Download]
	Paradigm Shift The Cloud’s Role in Asset Management by: SS&C \| Date published : March 2014 [Download]
	World Ultra Wealth Report 2013 The report gives you unparalleled insight into the world’s ultra wealthy population, defined as those with net assets of US$30 million and above: by region, country, wealth tiers, gender and between old and new money. by: Wealth-X and UBS \| Date published : September 2013 [Download]
	The Wealth Report 2013 The Wealth Report provides the definitive global perspective on prime property and wealth. by: Knight Frank \| Date published : August 2013 [Download]
	What is “wealthy”? Investors are telling us that wealth isn’t just about having a certain amount of money. The majority of investors define wealth as having no financial constraints on what they do. But when asked to assign a dollar amount to being wealthy, they say it take by: UBS \| Date published : July 2013 [Download]
	Global Built Asset Wealth Index 2013 The principle behind this report is simple - how does the money spent on developing a country’s built environment impact its social and economic success? by: EC Harris \| Date published : July 2013 [Download]
	Global Private Banking and Wealth Management Survey 2013 Navigating to tomorrow: serving clients and creating value by: PwC \| Date published : June 2013 [Download]
	Update on the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive On 21 July 2011, the EU Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (“AIFMD”) came into force with the result that each EU Member State must transpose it into national law no later than 22 July 2013. by: SEI \| Date published : July 2013 [Download]
	The Retail Alternatives Phenomenon What enterprising private fund managers need to know by: SEI \| Date published : June 2013 [Download]
	Millennials and Money They are savvy, independent, skeptical and far more conservative than some might think. An exclusive, in-depth look at the new investment generation gap. by: Merrill Lynch Private Banking \| Date published : March 2013 [Download]
	Wealth Management Client Satisfaction Study 2012 saw a 3.4% increase in UK wealth management client satisfaction as measured by the MDRC index. by: MDRC \| Date published : April 2013 [Download]
	Aggressive Tax Planning based on After-Tax Hedging This report focuses on aggressive tax planning (ATP) schemes based on after-tax hedging. by: OECD \| Date published : March 2013 [Download]
	Succession Planning the Next Gen Way In an era of tough markets, aging clients and declining valuations, it won’t surprise you to learn your practice is probably not worth as much as you think it is. Standing still is no longer an option. Targeting younger investors and creating a company c by: SEI \| Date published : January 2013 [Download]
	Targeting the Rich: Liability Lawsuits and the Threat to Families with Emerging and Established Wealth Wealthy families increasingly worry that their wealth alone makes them a target for a high-stakes liability lawsuit in this uncertain economy, according to a survey commissioned by ACE. But many remain poorly prepared for such lawsuits in spite of their c by: ACE Group \| Date published : March 2012 [Download]
	Friends Provident International Investor Attitudes Report Friends Provident International (FPI) Investor Attitudes report found that there has been a rally in investor sentiment by: Friends Provident International \| Date published : November 2012 [Download]
	Chinese Private Banking Report 2012 China is Asia’s most important high-net worth (HNW) market contributing to over 50% of the region’s growth by 2015. by: China Minsheng Bank and McKinsey \| Date published : October 2012 [Download]
	Spotlight Germany Germany is feeling the pinch from GDP contraction across the Eurozone and the lapsing back into recession of countries mainly from the European periphery, although its economic strength continues to keep its growth prospects the brightest in Europe. by: Coutts & Co \| Date published : October 2012 [Download]
	Benchmarking the Single Family Office Identifying the Performance Drivers, 2012 by: Wharton Global Family Alliance \| Date published : September 2012 [Download]
	Evolution of the asset manager The asset management industry is undergoing profound changes in response to economic, demographic and industry-specific pressures by: UBS \| Date published : October 2012 [Download]
	Putting a price on financial advice From 2013 many investment advisers in the UK face a major change in how they operate. Our latest report offers firms a practical guide on making the successful transition from commission-based charging to fees. by: JPMorgan Chase & Co \| Date published : September 2012 [Download]
	Shining a Light on the Shadow Banking System Its History, Mystery and Future in a More Transparent Environment by: Advent Software \| Date published : October 2012 [Download]
	Rothschild asset Allocation - October 2012 The world’s two most important central banks are now committed to stimulus programmes that are potentially unlimited in size. by: Rothschild \| Date published : October 2012 [Download]
	Dimensions of European Wealth 2012 This report examines the size of the HNW sector in the EU by country and looks at the key issues which have affected the HNW sector in the 2 years since our last report on this topic. by: MDRC \| Date published : September 2012 [Download]
	The challenge and the opportunity for wealth managers To date, the bulk of attention has been focused on what the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) means for IFAs, with little attention paid to the implications for Wealth Managers. Our latest report will concentrate on this vital segment of the advice communi by: JPMorgan Chase & Co \| Date published : July 2012 [Download]
	The consumer market post-RDR Winning Propositions establishes the attributes an advisory business will need to demonstrate to prosper in a post-RDR world. by: JPMorgan Chase & Co \| Date published : August 2012 [Download]
	Top 50 Global Private Banks, 2005-2010 Total size of top 50 offshore client assets = $12.5 trillion by: Tax Justice Network \| Date published : July 2012 [Download]
	UK Wealth Management at the tipping point? This report, the product of a major research exercise conducted in conjunction with benchmarking specialist Compeer, shares KPMG perspectives on where the industry is heading. by: KPMG \| Date published : July 2012 [Download]
	Evolving Investment Management Regulation Disoriented by the rate and range of regulatory change, many investment managers find themselves squeezed between new requirements and the needs of institutional and individual investors. by: KPMG \| Date published : July 2012 [Download]
	The health of the global private banking industry In spite of their different challenges, large and small wealth management firms navigated the complex economic and regulatory environment successfully, reporting solid growth in profitability. by: Scorpio Partnership \| Date published : July 2012 [Download]
	Responsibility in Wealth With great wealth comes great responsibility. by: The Kaiser Partner Special Report Series \| Date published : July 2012 [Download]
	The rise of Asia Why more global hedge funds, family offices chose Singapore by: Opalesque \| Date published : 2012 [Download]
	Futurepriority Report 2012: Asia’s emerging wealthy Groundbreaking insight from 2,800 HNWs across nine Asian markets has revealed that Malaysians, Indians, Indonesians and Thais are the most content when it comes to their life-wealth balance by: Scorpio Partnership \| Date published : 2012 [Download]
	Africa - Building bridges Ernst & Young's 2012 attractiveness survey by: Ernst & Young \| Date published : 2012 [Download]
	BlackRock Sovereign Risk Index The BlackRock Sovereign Risk Index (BSRI) provides investors with a framework for tracking sovereign credit risk. by: BlackRock \| Date published : 2012 [Download]
	MIFID MATTERS – ASSESSING THE WIDER AGENDA Services from third countries: what are the regulatory challenges? by: KPMG \| Date published : 2012 [Download]
	Portfolio & Relationship Management Software without the Technology Headaches Can you have your cake and eat it? by: Object Way \| Date published : May 2013 [Download]
	A Tale of Two Millionaires The Best of Times for Private Banks to Look Beyond the Ultra-High-Net-Worth Market by: McKinsey & Company \| Date published : 2012 [Download]
	Streamlining margin and financing costs no longer on the sidelines for hedge funds Effective margin and financing management is an essential component in the operational arsenal of today’s hedge fund firms. During the boom years it was an issue which was generally given low priority, but these days as volatile markets make generating co by: Advent Software \| Date published : 2012 [Download]
	THE Wealth Report Never before have wealth creation, economic risk and politics been so closely intertwined with the performance of prime residential and commercial property markets. Drawing on insight from Knight Frank, Citi Private Bank and other leading commentators, Th by: Knight Frank and Citi Private Bank \| Date published : 2012 [Download]
	“Value for Money” drives Client Satisfaction in 2011 2011 saw a slight fall in UK wealth management client satisfaction as measured by the MDRC index. by: MDRC \| Date published : 2012 [Download]
	‘Islamic Finance for Investment Managers: Five Steps to a Shari’ah-Compliant Portfolio’ ‘Five Steps to a Shari’ah-Compliant Portfolio’ explains the principles of Shari’ah, lists the most common Islamic products and transactions and gives the Shari’ah view on conventional instruments along with recommendations on how to pick shares for a Shar by: Advent Software \| Date published : 2012 [Download]
	The Wealth Report Much has changed since The Wealth Report was first published by Knight Frank and Citi Private Bank in early 2007. Indeed, given the small matter of a global credit crunch and a growing number of historic political events, how could the world not be a vast by: Knight Frank and Citi Private Bank \| Date published : 2011 [Download]
	The 2011 Study of High Net Worth December 2011 : Women’s Philanthropy The 2011 Study of High Net Worth Women’s Philanthropy is the latest in a series of industry-leading reports that began in 2006. The latest report is based on nationwide surveys of wealthy donors completed in 2010 and 2011, and was again conducted in partn by: Bank of America \| Date published : 2011 [Download]
	THE GLOBAL DIAMOND INDUSTRY, Lifting the Veil of Mystery Diamonds are one of the world’s major resources—and historically one of the least understood. For many years observers and even many participants have considered the diamond industry to be complex and difficult to comprehend, even impenetrable. This repor by: Bain & Co \| Date published : 2011 [Download]
	Trends in the Banking and Finance Sector Building on the insight provided by our inaugural Jones Lang LaSalle Global Corporate Real Estate (CRE) Survey 2011 and a series of discussions with our clients, this report delves into responses received from banking and finance executives, highlighting by: Jones Lang LaSalle \| Date published : 2011 [Download]
	Building Tomorrow’s Winning Asset & Wealth Management Leadership Europe in disarray… American politics gridlocked… Continued deleveraging and headcount reductions across financial services… by: Russell Reynolds Associates \| Date published : 2011 [Download]
	Best of Breed The focus for over a decade was on ‘best of breed’ analytical engines to satisfy specific requirements for asset classes, strategies and geographies. This has resulted in asset managers renting, owning or subscribing to various systems, services or calcul by: DST Global Solutions \| Date published : 2011 [Download]
	The impact of the wealth continuum on analytical platforms In DST Global Solutions’ latest White Paper, Graeme Condie, Sales Director - UK, Europe and Middle East, explores the challenges many wealth management firms are facing in view of increasingly sophisticated investors demanding ever more transparency of th by: DST Global Solutions \| Date published : 2011 [Download]
	La Lettre - The Final Withholding Tax The final withholding tax or how to reconcile tax conformity with the protection of financial privacy by: Geneva Private Bankers \| Date published : 2011 [Download]
	Trends in Wealth Management in EMEA The financial crisis has had a profound effect on the wealth management industry. It is reshaping the way investors think about their managers, while inciting firms to reconfigure the types of services they offer in return, and the manner in which they ar by: Advent Software \| Date published : 2011 [Download]
	DEDICATION: Portraits of Women in Family Business A new report by Coutts & Co, entitled ‘Dedication – Portraits of Women in Family Business’, reveals the top factors that women should take into consideration when working for a family business. by: Coutts & Co \| Date published : 2011 [Download]
	The past, present & future of THE HEDGE FUND INDUSTRY The BNP Paribas Hedge Fund Centre at SMU is one of the few specialist centres for hedge fund research and education in the world. We bring together leading academics, industry practitioners, and students with a view to enhancing the understanding of the h by: BNP Paribas Hedge Fund Centre at SMU \| Date published : 2011 [Download]
	Client Reporting Teams: The Unsung Heroes of the Investment Management World The paper demonstrates the importance of the work client reporting teams in meeting the exacting demands of clients, and showcasing the work of the business. Providing an analysis of the key elements of client reporting; experience, systems and value-adde by: 3i Infotech \| Date published : 2011 [Download]
	World Wealth Report Capgemini and Merrill Lynch Global Wealth Management are pleased to present the 2011 World Wealth Report. Our two firms have been working together for over 20 years to study key trends that affect high net worth individuals (HNWIs) around the globe. by: Capgemini and Merrill Lynch Global Wealth Management \| Date published : 2011 [Download]
	High Net Worth High Net Worth is a unique monthly publication that provides a digest of data and insights for professionals who market and sell to the wealthy. It covers finance and wealth management, luxury goods, lifestyle and philanthropy, as well as opinion pieces a by: Ledbury Research \| Date published : 2011 [Download]
	FATCA and its Impact on Wealth Management Systems As the FATCA rollout draws near, Foreign Financial Institutions worldwide are under pressure to assess and overcome the challenges posed by the new US reporting and withholding regime. by: 3i Infotech \| Date published : 2011 [Download]
	Wealth Trends: 2011 Investment Survey Insights Families are feeling more confident about their investments and the economy, and appear more willing to make decisions about their families and wealth. by: Family Office Exchange \| Date published : 2011 [Download]
	Client Reporting - Data is King 3i Infotech has used its intimate knowledge of the investment management industry to develop Reporting to Clients, a standalone reporting solution that encompasses the entire investment reporting process. by: 3i Infotech \| Date published : 2011 [Download]
	China Private Wealth Report China’s private banking industry: Competition is getting fierce by: Bain & Co \| Date published : 2011 [Download]