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Wealth Management 101: The Hidden World of Private Banking

Tom Spencer

The financial services industry comprises firms that operate across a range of sectors: Asset & Wealth Management, Banking & Capital Markets, and Insurance. In simple terms, asset management firms are the ‘manufacturers’ of investment products (e.g., clients can purchase iShares on the RBC Wealth platform).

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What is consulting?

Tom Spencer

Some people also call consulting a ‘talk-job’ – you go to the clients, you talk about what the ideal world scenario would be for a particular project, product or market, and your billable hours are sorted. Operations Consultants: Operations consultants are consultants who help clients improve the performance of their operations.

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Asset Management – Industry Overview (Part 1 of 4)

Tom Spencer

These asset classes can include public equities/stocks, fixed income/bonds, money markets, commodities, infrastructure, real estate and alternative strategies – including hedge funds, private equity and venture capital. As such, asset manager performance tends to be correlated with stock market performance. T Rowe Price.

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Winning Isn’t Everything: The Art of Playing Well

Tom Spencer

This idea has been echoed by some of the most influential figures in the business and finance world, including Professor Michael Porter, Michael Lewis, and Warren Buffett. These securities, which were backed by real-estate mortgages, were sold to investors as a safe investment.

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Credit Guarantees, Fraud, Corruption Fuel China's Credit Bubble; Bankruptcies Rock Loan Guarantors; Beginning of the End?

MishTalk

"It could become the last straw that breaks the camel''s back," said Yan Yipan, the head of law firm Zhejiang Panyuan, which mainly deals with cases related to financing. Much of this credit may be tied up in the real estate market. Real estate speculators can obtain capital through credit guarantee firms.

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Is Your Company Ready for the Rise of Smart Cities?

Harvard Business

Companies in multiple industries are already altering their approaches in changing urban markets. Real estate developers are integrating automation systems, sensors, and mobility options into their properties. Telecom operators often provide the backbone communication networks required to run systems and applications.

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List of strategy consulting firms in Hong Kong

Tom Spencer

Established in 1989, Accenture operates in more than 120 countries worldwide. Founded in 1983, A&M operates in 38 cities worldwide. Applied Value offers strategy, finance, and operations management services. Kearney operates across 55 locations world wide. 30/F, One International Finance Centre.