Managers of Wealth Americas

Average Family Office Has $890M, Reports 9% Return In '13

This report provides an analysis and evaluation of the current and prospective outlook of family offices around the world.

Population and Wealth of U.S. High Net Worth Individuals Reaches Record Levels - Capgemini and RBC Wealth Management

Twelve Cities Are Home to the Majority of U.S. HNWIs

World's billionaire population at record high

The combined wealth of the world’s billionaires increased by 12% to US$7.3 trillion

Second Home Hotspots for the World's Multi-Millionaires

New York's multimillionaire second home buyers are primarily from the rest of the United States, but a large number, too, hail from the UK, Europe as well as the BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China).

What Drives Investment Banker Salaries

Investment banking salaries, which have been under intense scrutiny after the global financial crisis of 2008-2009, continue to be a beacon for media and political commentary.

Forget Zimbabwe, U.S. Tax System Ranks At Bottom, Just Better Than Portugal

Remember the study last year that ranked our tax code right below Zimbabwe?

Market gains, big demand for indexing fuel 24% asset increase

Worldwide internally managed index assets rose to $8.97 trillion in the year ended June 30, a $1.74 trillion increase, according to Pensions & Investments' annual survey of managers of indexed assets.

Financial services failing to connect with younger generation, finds survey

59 per cent of millennials say products are not targeted at them

Portfolio Construction Assistance is Fundamental to a Managed Account Sponsor's Value

The third quarter issue of The Cerulli Edge-Managed Accounts Edition examines portfolio construction with an emphasis on retirement income.

SS&C GlobeOp Hedge Fund Performance Index and Capital Movement Index

SS&C GlobeOp Hedge Fund Performance Index: August performance 1.10%; Capital Movement Index: September Net Flows Advance 0.58%

BNY Mellon Named to Dow Jones Sustainability World Index

BNY Mellon, a global leader in investment management and investment services, has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index and, for the second consecutive year, to the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index

Banks Sense Sea Change as Young People Seek Innovation

Fewer Americans say they’ve had positive experiences with banks this year, which may reflect a growing number of younger people who prefer mobile devices to access financial services, including those provided by non-bank companies

Financial adviser expects more women to join field

The Question and Answer feature helps readers learn more about prominent people in the business community.

Greenwich AI: Hedge Funds Rise 1.57%

Hedge funds enjoyed one of their better months of the year in August, but they continued to lag behind the rallying stock market.

Regulation Slows the Push for Alternatives

Interest and importance do not always equate to quick implementation

Mario Gabelli is Wall Street’s highest paid CEO

In 2012, he pulled in $69 million, up from $61.7 million in 2011 and $56.6 million in 2010.

The Fed Is Looking Like a Sovereign Wealth Fund

The Federal Reserve recently made clear it is planning to maintain its enormous balance sheet—roughly $4.5 trillion in Treasurys and mortgage-backed securities—for many years, while keeping interest rates near zero at least into 2015.

International fiduciary standards - where next?

Could the USA secure a significant competitive advantage in extending the fiduciary standard? Rosalyn Breedy of Forsters compares and contrasts developments in the UK and USA.

New Twists to the Active vs. Passive Debate

The growing popularity of passive equity investing seems to be an unstoppable feature of the evolving investment industry

U.S. Executives Remain Optimistic On Emerging Market Expansion: KPMG Survey

Expanding globally tops executive agendas; Continued interest in BRIC countries and beyond.

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