06/27/2017
Strategy Update from BNP Paribas Asset Management
The big story of the past few weeks has been the steep decline in crude oil prices
Comment, Analysis & Research
06/27/2017
Meet the Midults: An Overlooked Audience
The transfer of assets to the next generation therefore needs to be considered from both of these angles – the customer’s personal wealth and the relationship manager’s book of clients.
06/27/2017
St. James’s Place – “Landmark moments in the UK and China”
As the Bank of England splits on interests rates, Nick Purves of RWC Partners explains “a 15% currency depreciation translates into a one-off 3% increase in prices…however, oil prices are now below where they were 12 months ago and this shoul
06/27/2017
St. James’s Place – “Landmark moments in the UK and China”
As the Bank of England splits on interests rates, Nick Purves of RWC Partners explains “a 15% currency depreciation translates into a one-off 3% increase in prices…however, oil prices are now below where they were 12 months ago and this shoul
06/27/2017
AI to drive GDP gains of $15.7 trillion - PwC
"The big challenge is how to secure the right talent, technology and access to data to make the most of this opportunity."
06/27/2017
Early indicator estimates from the Wealth and Assets Survey
Preliminary estimates for Great Britain from the Wealth and Assets Survey using attitudinal data not dependent on thorough checking and imputation methodology.
06/27/2017
The World Ultra Wealth Report 2017
The number of super-rich 'ultra-high net worth' people in the world is growing
06/27/2017
The Queen's property empire returned a record £328.8 million to the UK Treasury thanks to wind farms
Queen Elizabeth II laughs as she watches the racing at Epsom Racecourse on June 4, 2016 in Epsom, England.
06/27/2017
£500m divorce market an ‘untapped’ opportunity for UK advisers
The number equates to just one adviser for every 5,000 people that divorce each year.
06/27/2017
New Wealth-X Report Reveals World’s Wealthiest Population Rebounds After Steep Decline
Ultra Wealthy Population and Total Wealth Climb Back Toward 2014 High
06/26/2017
Brexit Bullxit by Tim Price
Our own Brexitspeak decoder is shown below.
06/26/2017
Glastonbury - "It's been tough on the cows"! - Michael Eaves (founder)
So this weather, coupled with Glastonbury and Ascot has really encouraged me to start thinking about the pending summer holidays and sticking with the ‘top (saving) tips’ theme, here are my five.
06/26/2017
The Real Value of Eco Power by Justin Urquhart Stewart
Regarding Trump's twoddle on sustainable power - wake up, you are missing the point.
06/26/2017
Schroders Global Cities 30 index
The Schroders Global Cities 30 index is compiled on a range of factors, including the projected growth of the economy, disposable incomes over the next decade and the size of the population.
06/26/2017
UK Platform Awards 2017 - Leading Adviser shortlists revealed
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06/26/2017
"Stronger charities for a stronger society": The House of Lords Select Committee on Charities Report
Charities are the eyes, ears and conscience of society
06/26/2017
Business confidence rebounds since EU Referendum vote
Confidence rise is broad-based among sectors
06/26/2017
Concerns over Scarcity of Short-Term Liquidity Push 80 Percent of Investment Managers to Diversify Funding
The survey of senior investment management executives from over 120 global firms, conducted during Q1 2017, found that more than 90% of companies saw demand for high-quality collateral
06/26/2017
London’s financial crown ‘safe’ for now — exclusive survey
While 50 respondents thought London would remain the capital in five years’ time (with just six disagreeing), the number of bulls dropped to 40
06/26/2017
ABN AMRO Report: Diamond Market Recovery Grinds To A Halt
Antwerp diamond trade data show that the improvement in rough trade has already peaked while polished trade never recovered in the first place.