Managers of Wealth Americas

Lafferty report ranks retail banking strategies of the leading world banks

Countries whose banks within the top 100, almost without exception, receive ‘fuzzy’ ratings include China, Italy, Japan and Russia,

Manulife Asset Management Releases New Research Paper: "Emerging Markets - Refocusing on Reform"

2014 has been an unprecedented year for election activity, with more than 22 presidential, congressional and parliamentary elections in emerging markets around the world.

Chinese Global Property Investment Hits $15 billion in 2014, Miami Newest Target

According to a new report by Knight Frank, Chinese outward investment in overseas real estate is estimated to hit $15 billion by the end of 2014.

PNC reveals cost of “The Twelve Days of Christmas” gifts in today’s economy

On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me…you know the rest.

The Future of Asset Management – 2020

PwC expects global AuM to grow from $64 trillion in 2014 to over $101 trillion in 2020

Powerless by Justin Urquhart Stewart

Herds can be dangerous. Stand in the way of one and you can get trampled

'Smacking a skunk with a tennis racket' by Tim Price

We believe the Federal Reserve’s large-scale asset purchase plan (so-called “quantitative easing”) should be reconsidered and discontinued.

Goodbye, Grinch. Small business owners are feeling the holiday cheer

A recent study shows that small business owners are becoming increasingly optimistic about doling out holiday bonuses, among other perks.

World investors cut stocks and hold cash as uncertainty dominates

World investors eased back on their exposure to risk assets such as stocks as they grappled with divergent monetary policies and multi-speed growth paths among major world economies,

San Francisco overtakes Los Angeles as California's hub for multi-millionaires as internet wealth eclipses Hollywood high-rollers

The steep rise in the number of 'ultra-rich' people living in San Francisco this year, has seen the city push ahead of Los Angeles to become California's hub for multi-millionaires.

Advisor Client Rating

When looking at Ultra High Net Worth investors with a net worth between $5 million and $25 million, 83 percent of all investors approve of their advisor’s responsiveness to requests, but only 66 percent of investors under the age of 55 approve.

Rising wealth in Europe attracts rivals from the Americas

Europe’s economy might be growing much more slowly than its US and Asian counterparts, but it still has solid fundamentals of wealth

Tiger 21 Member "Looking Forward" Portfolio Survey

We are pleased to share with you the results of the TIGER 21 Member “Looking Forward” Portfolio Survey for Fall 2014

The Dangers of Euphoria in Real Estate Investments

This percentage allocation to real estate is the highest of any asset class including public equities.

Growth in EM hedge fund investment slows

HFR report refers to impact of currency, commodity volatility

What investors need to know about preferred shares

The Financial Post takes a weekly look at the tools and strategies that will help make your investment decisions. This week: What investors should know about preferred shares.

Morningstar founder Joe Mansueto still dreams big

Goal to become 'ubiquitous' with investors backed up with spending, though share value, profits have sagged

Wealth-X Reveals: How Many Ultra Rich Individuals Are In Each US State?

There are 13,445 ultra high net worth (UHNW) individuals – defined as those with US$30 million and above in net assets – based in California.

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.

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