Managers of Wealth Europe

Anthony Browne: 'We must restore trust in the City’

The new head of the bankers’ association, Anthony Browne, tells The Sunday Telegraph of his plans for change .

Bank-bashing London 'at risk of losing out’ to New York

London risks being eclipsed by New York as the capital is hit by “banker bashing” and badly thought-out property tax rises, according to the man behind One Hyde Park, the UK’s most expensive residential development.

The Exchange Bridge to the East by Justin Urquhart Stewart

Earlier this year I was writing about the mutter from the gutter concerning the possible linking up of the London Stock Exchange and the Singapore Stock Exchange, and now it seems mercurially as though something is about to happen.

Bad advice more popular than ever

“A BOOK advising married women to have affairs has sparked renewed interest in really bad advice. Experts say Catherine Hakim’s The New Rules of Marriage, which claims that having affairs makes relationships stronger, shows a demand for self-h

Report on Industry Opinions on the LIBOR Rate Manipulation Scandal

Manipulation of the LIBOR rate believed to be pervasive across the banking industry

The fiscal targets: a dilemma for the Chancellor - Arbuthnot

In this Perspective Ruth Lea, Economic Adviser to the Arbuthnot Banking Group, discusses, firstly, the dilemma faced by the Chancellor if his fiscal targets are missed and, secondly, the latest developments in the EU and the US.

An Alternative Approach to Capital Markets

For many investors, an investment fund is their gateway to financial markets.

Linklaters South Africa alliance move underlines rising interest in region

Interest in the continent from UK and global firms set to continue with Nigeria tipped as growth hot spot

Oil gains on Middle East tensions not yet enough to threaten global growth - Coutts

The heightened risk of Israel acting unilaterally against the threat of Iranian nuclear weapons has driven the oil price higher.

Bonfire of the regulations by George Bull

Business Secretary Vince Cable has announced cuts to health and safety regulations which will affect thousands of businesses across the United Kingdom. While tax legislation does not fall within Mr Cable’s Cabinet remit, we asked our clients what t

German court says “Yes, but…” to Eurozone bailout - Coutts

Progress on this front is increasingly critical as recent data suggested another 5% of deposits left Spain in July. Indeed, to encourage such progress, the EC president announced a three-part framework for moving towards pan-European banking supervision.

Britain should 'salute' wealthy people and not look at new ways to tax them, says new business minister

Michael Fallon calls for end to 'politics of envy in this country'

Investors Seeking Returns in Non-Traditional Places

The investing environment is expected to be choppy for the next 3-5 years, causing investors to delve deeper into non-traditional investment opportunities to protect wealth

Fallon talks the language of wealth creation

The best thing that the Government can do for business is to get out of the way

Alan and Gina Miller bring campaign against hidden fees to Scotland

Alan and Gina Miller claim that investors are paying £18 billion a year in hidden costs and dealing fees relating to pensions, savings, unit trusts and other investments.

“Investors Expect Libor To Be Replaced Within Five Years,” Enter Five-Year Libor Swaps Anyway

A key interest rate for more than $500 trillion of securities worldwide will be replaced by a benchmark subject to greater government control, according to a plurality of global investors.

Business ethics: split the myth from the hard reality

Al Gini, a professor of business ethics at the School of Business Administration at Loyola University in Chicago, has a different perspective. He argues that business is not inherently bad, it just happens to offer many temptations – to counter this

Draghi’s latest bond-buying programme: time-buyer not game-changer - Arbuthnot

In this Perspective Ruth Lea, Economic Adviser to the Arbuthnot Banking Group, discusses, firstly, Mario Draghi’s announcement on the ECB’s latest bond-buying programme and, secondly, the latest economic data and analysis on the Eurozone.

Sell in May AND...What a Waste of Time by Justin Urquhart Stewart

From here on, it seems like the final run up to the end of the year even though there are still four months to go.

London No Longer Safe for the Wealthy

Panic rooms, gun safes and machine-gun-proof doors are appearing in London homes of the super-rich as, foreign newcomers bring their security issues to the UK capital.

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