Wealth and Asset Management

Comment & Analysis

Only 19% of treasure assets owned by wealthy individuals globally are held for financial motivations, according to new Barclays report

June 11, 2012

Only 19% of treasure assets - which include items such as precious jewellery, fine art, antique furniture, classic automobiles and…

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Fraud & Ethics

Revealed: Saudi royals' secret $1bn US empire

June 10, 2012

A secret $1bn US property empire amassed by members of the Saudi royal family is the subject of a bitter…

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Comment & Analysis

Kuwait leads in private wealth booked offshore

June 10, 2012

Private financial wealth in Middle East and Africa grew by 4.7 percent in 2011, according to a new report by…

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Comment & Analysis

Millionaire households:
UAE ranks 6th in world

June 8, 2012

The UAE and three other GCC countries rank among the top-10 countries in the world by proportion of millionaire households…

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Executive Moves

Barclays expands regional wealth management team

June 7, 2012

Barclays announced today the expansion of its Wealth and Investment Management team in the Middle East and North Africa. Chris…

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FinTech

The Institutional Lite Fallacy by Phil Banas

June 6, 2012

The Institutional Lite Fallacy  In writing about wealth management technology, a common theme is that private clients are becoming more…

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Comment & Analysis

GCC wealth flowing from personal to corporate assets – Invesco

June 6, 2012

Strong corporate returns are driving the flow of year-on-year capital within family offices in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) from…

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Executive Moves

Liechtenstein-based private bank builds Dubai presence

June 6, 2012

LGT Group, the Liechtenstein-based private bank, is setting up its operations in Dubai, three sources familiar with the matter said,…

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Comment & Analysis

UAE among top 10 countries by proportion of millionaire households

June 6, 2012

  Private financial wealth in Middle East and Africa grew by 4.7 per cent in 2011, according to a new…

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Uncategorized

Khaleeji Commercial Bank welcomes Liechtenstein royal

June 6, 2012

During the visit to KHCB, H.S.H. Prince Philipp was given a tour of the Bank's modern facilities; visiting the Bank's…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Stanchart Private Bank Launches Islamic Financial Solutions

June 5, 2012

Standard Chartered Private Bank has announced its forthcoming launch of a comprehensive suite of Islamic financial solutions for its clients.…

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Market Forecasts

Geojit BNP, SBI tie-up targets NRI kitties

June 5, 2012

Retail stock broking firm Geojit BNP Paribas Financial Services Ltd and State Bank of India  have inked an agreement to…

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