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Welcome to Citywire Wealth Manager's Top 100 2014

It is no coincidence that we have opted to publish this list at a time when a large portion of the industry is centralising investment processes

Global Ultra Wealthy Population Reaches Record High Of 211,275 Individuals With Combined Net Worth Of Nearly US$30 Trillion

The Wealth-X and UBS World Ultra Wealth Report 2014, released today, shows that 12,040 new ultra high net worth (UHNW) individuals were minted this year, pushing the global UHNW population to a record 211,275, a 6% increase from 2013.

Majority of UK consumers ready to try new challenger banks

Four-in-five UK consumers would trust a challenger bank with their money, and over half think that a reliable IT infrastructure would give the newcomers a competitive advantage over more-established rivals

State Street Research predicts widespread increase in pension fund risk appetite and alternative allocations

Over the next three years, 77 per cent of pension funds expect their appetite for investment risk to increase to enable them to meet long-term liabilities and deliver optimal value for members.

The 2014 Euro 100: Investors Look for Income

European investors have, over the past year, roundly rejected one of the great themes predicted by market strategists: a massive migration out of bonds.

Five ways to manage Millennials in the workplace - Grant Thornton

As unbelievable as it sounds, we will soon be faced with the prospect of five generations in the workplace at the same time.

LCP Prime London Residential Update

The Real Picture: LCP reveals some unreported market movements

Risk Appetite Lifts as Growth Expectations Pick Up - BofA Merrill Lynch

Nine-year High in Global Sentiment Towards Japanese Equities

Sovereign wealth fund acquisitions surge as confidence returns

Some state-owned wealth funds had come under domestic pressure after losing an estimated $80 billion at the height of the financial crisis by investing in beleaguered Western banks.

Battle for retail alternatives to intensify for investment managers in 2015, says Fitch

Fitch Ratings' 2015 rating and sector outlooks for investment managers are stable despite increasing competition between traditional and alternative investment managers to meet retail investors' growing appetite for alternative investments and s

Peer-to-peer business lending tops the crowd funding table - ThinCats

Peer-to-peer business lending is predicted to reach £749m by the end of the year, a 288% increase from £193m in 2013.

Catella tops Prospera's ranking of fund companies

Catella has taken first place in the TNS Sifo Prospera Fund Distributors & Selectors annual ranking of Swedish fund management companies. The survey includes a total of 28 Swedish fund companies.

Rothschild and Lazard: which firms did best out of the independent advisers in 2014?

There’s no disputing the prolific rise of independent financial advisers on deals - the likes of Lazard and Rothschild, who are instructed by companies to ensure that their transactions run smoothly.

Guernsey Banking Deposits Grow In Q3

The value of deposits held by banks in Guernsey grew by £3.5 billion (4.5%) during the third quarter of the year.

Number of active companies in Cambridge growing according to Barclays and BGF Entrepreneurs Index

The latest Barclays and BGF Entrepreneurs Index, a bi-annual study tracking entrepreneurial activity, found that 4,430 firms were operating in the city in March 2014, an increase of 4.6% on the previous year.

Alex Salmond: I could have saved RBS from meltdown

The First Minister claims he could have prevented the Royal Bank of Scotland from collapsing despite writing to Fred Goodwin urging to press ahead with the disastrous ABN Amro takeover.

'An investment trust is perfect for the contrarian investor'

Comment: Alex Wright, who manages Anthony Bolton's former funds, explains how investment trusts suit fund managers who spot opportunities early

Time to take a longer view I think by Justin Urquhart Stewart

The papers seem to be full of pundits predicting that "the end is nigh" for stock market valuations at their current level.

Road to nowhere by Tim Price

In 1975, Charles Ellis, the founder of Greenwich Associates, wrote one of the most powerful and memorable metaphors in the history of finance.

Digital Lifestyles Drive a Widening Gap Between Consumers' Expectations and Bank Delivery

Explosion in Customer Adoption of Technology Increasing Expectations of All Age Groups

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