11/05/2013
The global economic crisis has had a profound impact on people’s well-being, reaching far beyond the loss of jobs and income, and affecting citizens’ satisfaction with their lives and their trust in governments, according to a new OECD report.
11/04/2013
Dirk Wiedmann, Head of Investments, Rothschild Wealth Management, provides the business’s current position on markets.
11/03/2013
With all the wealth controlled by and being transferred to women, many are just now starting to immerse themselves in the investment process. And statistics show that many more husbands than wives still handle the family investments.
11/03/2013
Markets have a habit of telling you they’re going to do something, after which they wait a while until you’re no longer looking, and then they hit you.
10/31/2013
In banks' furious scramble for wealthy customers' investments, size is sometimes overrated
10/31/2013
Thursday’s eurozone data, showing very low inflation and unemployment stuck at a record high, stresses the need for greater stimulus.
10/31/2013
Wealth management is possibly the best opportunity in financial services" right now
10/30/2013
The increasingly optimistic mood of America's affluent on the economy darkened in the aftermath of the U.S. government shutdown and near default
10/30/2013
Almost half of affluent investors soured on their outlook for the economy following the government shutdown this month
10/29/2013
The top spots for making friends, getting rich and raising kids
Thailand leads the way when it comes to quality of life and a good social scene, while Switzerland is top for making money and Germany for raising children
10/28/2013
The government has been roundly criticized for failing to penalize those responsible for destabilizing the housing market and bringing the world’s financial systems to its knees.
10/28/2013
The results reflect a global investment environment still plagued by uncertainty, policy confusion and political dysfunction.
10/27/2013
The recently released CFA Institute & Edelman Investor Trust Study shows that investors worldwide have little trust in the investment industry.
10/26/2013
There’s a new name for the upward transfer of wealth and richest people in America and worldwide
10/23/2013
Shifting market dynamics are driving increased demand from U.S. financial advisors for more innovative strategies to help investors balance risk and return
10/23/2013
An ugly and somewhat unsavoury expression of obscure origins, in the software business, “eating your own dog food” means using software you have developed yourself.
10/23/2013
Investors pulled billions of dollars out of several large asset managers in the third quarter
10/22/2013
Many high-net-worth individuals turn to structures such as charitable trusts or foundations so they can create a sizable legacy without having to be involved in the job of administering multiple contributions every year
10/21/2013
The majority of people under the age of 80 don’t feel old until they lose their independence and their health
10/20/2013
Mr. Fama developed the efficient market hypothesis that share prices should have a tendency, at any point in time, to discount all known public information.