Managers of Wealth Americas

New York Boosts Lead on London as Leading Finance Center

New York went into the lead last year, when 49 percent named it as the preeminent financial center and 44 percent said London.

Dodgy dashboards

Given the fact that I drive a 1964 Morris Traveller, I think she is entitled to have the occasional flashing light on her vintage dashboard.

'Wealth patterns among the top 5% of African-Americans' - Credit Suisse Research

For high-income white American families, 73% remained in the high income segment and only 1% fell into the low income segment. This analysis is a new analysis of the 1984-2009 data.

Canada an attractive market for UCITS, according to RBC

The report found that due to newly streamlined and nationally harmonised regulation system, the Canadian market is well prepared to facilitate the distribution of UCITS finds to qualified investors.

Money Rolls in for the Money Managers

This year is on pace to see a further increase.

Women Not Choosing Their Household Investments

This may have something to do with the fact that more than two-thirds of these affluent women were never taught how to invest in the stock market.

Goldman on 2015: Predictions for the Year Ahead

Expect further divergence between developed economies and major (but risky) upside potential from emerging markets, the investment banking titan says.

Prolonged Global and U.S. Economic Expansion Expected, Says BNY Mellon's Richard Hoey

Despite sluggish economic growth in recent years, BNY Mellon's 2015 Outlook is for a prolonged global and U.S. economic expansion

Ethnic Investors and their Advisors

Affluent investors, regardless of ethnic background, are generally confident in their financial knowledge and investment acumen.

Hedge fund exit requests rise to 11-month high in November - SS&C GlobeOp Forward Redemption Indicator

The SS&C GlobeOp Forward Redemption Indicator for November 2014 measured 5.05%, up from 3.12% in October.

Overall Tax Cost and Compliance Burden Lower for Businesses Around the World - PwC

Paying taxes has become easier over the past year for medium-sized companies around the world, the latest report from the World Bank Group and PwC finds.

An Early Look at the Contenders for Morningstar Fixed-Income Fund Manager of the Year

These funds have shone in a year that's offered some surprises for bond-fund investors.

Bankers in study find honesty elusive with jobs on mind

What is it with bankers?

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.

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