Managers of Wealth Americas

Global Organisations Unaware Of Their Online Risk Exposure

Many global organisations can do a lot more to protect their private data and reduce exposure to attacks by hackers, according to KPMG.

The Evolution of Investment Reporting by Phil Banas

In his book The Origin of Species, Charles Darwin laid out his theory of evolution, in which he theorized that effective adaptation to their environments led certain organisms to survive and flourish, while those that did so less well fell by the wayside

Burgernomics: the Big Mac Index

The index is not perfect and the relationship does not hold in reality because of a number of factors, but it is useful in highlighting big anomalies. Thus on a light-hearted look, Big Macs are now cheapest in Hong Kong and cost less in London than Zurich

Standard Chartered is the victim of US warfare against British banking

I'm now left more convinced than ever that US politicians and regulators have a hidden objective in exposing the wrong-doings of UK banks.

'Cocaine Cowboys' always know best places to bank

A Colombian necktie wasn't a piece of clothing, but a gruesome execution method. When I was 7 years old my barber was murdered in his shop, apparently over a drug deal.

Why is White-Collar Crime on the Rise?

It’s not your imagination, says Rakesh Malhotra, a longtime COO who has worked in Asia, East Europe and United States and led cross-cultural diverse teams.

THE NEW WORLD OF BANK MARKETING

From changes in channels, payments, sales culture and product profitability, bank marketing teams have the opportunity to be more relevant and plugged in than ever. And that means, goodbye free toasters, hello leading the sales-and-service charge.

Bankers: 'Take What (Jobs) You Can Get', 50,000 Investment Banking Jobs At Risk

Meredith Whitney appeared on Bloomberg Surveillance with Tom Keene and Scarlet Fu and said that the banking industry will lose 50,000 more jobs as companies shrink headcount to match revenue.

Multinationals Plan to Increase International Assignments in the Next Two Years

Asia remains the most popular destination for expatriates

Will your family business survive the transition to the next generation?

Similarly there is insufficient planning for the personal financial management that follows the transition from a business-derived income to a retirement income. While division of the estate may be thought out, often the management of retirement income is

View on the global economy - Psigma

Over the last month we have presented our latest thoughts on the global economy and financial markets to a number of intermediaries and contacts across the UK. In this month's View from Psigma we have collated the key questions that we were asked (an

Ex-Wells Fargo CEO: 'Investment Bankers Are Risky, Not Investment Banking'

That seems to be the feeling of Richard Kovacevich, the former chairman and CEO of Wells Fargo. "Why this concept that investment banking is risky?" Kovacevich asked the Wall Street Journal on Wednesday. "Investment bankers are risky, not i

Despite Market Uncertainty, Opportunities Exist - BNY Mellon's Wealth Management CIO

Key to Investing Success: Staying Abreast of Market Conditions While Focusing on Long-Term Goals

Wells Fargo's Terrible Customer Service Makes It A Great Bank (For Investors)

Here’s the bottom line from the outspoken analyst: Wells Fargo is the best run bank in the country because it doesn’t dwell much on customer service.

Global banks are the financial services wing of the drug cartels

As HSBC executives apologise to the US Senate for laundering drugs money, the fact is that nothing changes

Rich to lose half their wealth by 2014

In spite of his doom and gloom about America and the world economy, when pressed Faber did recommend some China REITs.

Uncertainty in Europe and indecision in the U.S. will dominate world economy, markets in third quarter - Natixis CEO

Still Sees Value in Traditional Asset Classes as Part of Diversified Portfolio

Wealth Management in the Age of the iPad by Phil Banas

It’s easy to be cynical about mobility in wealth management.

Someone is slowing the Samba in Sao Paulo by Justin Urquhart Stewart

The exciting tempo that was the growth of the world’s second largest developing economy has been showing some serious signs of faltering.

Transparency in Corporate Reporting index ranks the world's 105 largest companies

Researchers evaluated each organisation in terms of the steps it takes to fight corruption and the openness of its financial self-reporting.

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