All GLG News Analyses Filed Under: Asset Management & Private Banking

Singapore and the Swiss

November 6, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:  Swiss Banks Lose European Clients | online.wsj.com

The article is correct. Money is flowing to Singapore.  Not only money from Switzerland, but also money from China, Russia, and Indonesia.  People do not trust their governments, and they are putting their trust in the benevolent dictator in Singapore.  Singapore's government can stand up to the pressure...

Is the Recovery Real?

November 2, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:  Is the Recovery Real? | www.margolisadvisory.com

Third quarter growth was strong. Much of the strength was influenced by government stimulus. The "new normal" environment will be characterized by muted growth.

US-based Hedge Funds Should Consider Offering UCITs Funds

October 13, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:  York Offers UCITS Fund On BofA Platform | www.finalternatives.com

US hedge fund managers are largely unaware of the EU-domiciled UCITs III hedge fund structure, which is revolutionizing the ways assets will be managed for non-US clients both in the EU and elsewhere. By setting up UCITs III-compliant funds, US managers may be able to distribute to constituencies that...

Shamik Bhose article presenting Gold investments Viewed as Monetary Asset

October 12, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:  Gold as Money | www.4shared.com

Gold is set to continue its record run this year ; Can prices double in the next 12-36 months ie. go to 1240$ -1620$- 2450$ ?? We begin Gold and the Dollar with a look at Gold SeasonalitySince the beginning of its long-term bull market gold has ALWAYS risen between mid August and the final trading...

Swiss banks are facing major challenges

September 26, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:  Swiss Private Banks Go Down Market as Crisis Destroys Wealth | www.bloomberg.com

The issue of the Swiss banks is not limited to the effect of the crisis and the consecutive destruction of wealth.Their challenges are:- increased sophistication of many banks around the world who are closer to customers and can provide similar services;- the stigma attached to Swiss banks after the...

Swiss Banks cultivate the affluent besides the high net worth and mega wealth

September 23, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:  Swiss Private Banks Go Down Market as Crisis Destroys Wealth | www.bloomberg.com

Traditionally, Swiss banks only targeted the high net worth and the mega wealth, however, through the years, these two client segments have proven to be difficult to manage and more importantly, difficult to convert to a profitable relationship.

What is making the gold price rise - Part 1 - Investment Demand

September 18, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:  Gold 2008 and the exciting 2009 | news.goldseek.com

Investment demand for gold is one of several key facets to the rising gold price. It has been perhaps the key gold price driver to the rise in the gold price over the last three years, prompting a review of gold's importance in many portfolios. Why?

Implications of Swiss Private Banks go downmarket

September 18, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:  Swiss Private Banks Go Down Market as Crisis Destroys Wealth | www.bloomberg.com

Swiss Private Banks attracting new clients who are less affluent than their traditional wealthy clients will mean nothing new. Even before crisis requirement for minimum investment was quite flexible. Now when flow of new money changed banks brought prior practice to public.

All ETFs are not created equal

September 16, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:  FINRA Investor alert on leveraged and short ETFs | www.finra.org

Regulatory concerns over leveraged and special ETFs are justified because the most popular funds lack transparency and could be marketed more accurately. This is not the case however for all ETFs, some simply “do what they say on the tin”.The differences between three very different types of leveraged...

A good recipe for equity raise and acquisitions

September 15, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:  MedAssurant Buys Catalyst- Middle-market M&A is beginning to pick up after massive corporate mergers. | www.mergersunleashed.com

Many company approach an equity raise and/or acquisition strategy with little forethought and guidance. MedAssurant has provided us with a very good road-map for both.

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