05/14/2017
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As we creep towards summer, there always seems to be a flurry of events despite sudden reminders that we are not quite there yet.
Wealth and Asset Management
05/14/2017
We complement Singapore & HK as financial centres: Labuan IBFC
Businesses based in Labuan IBFC focus on three core sectors — banking, reinsurance, wealth management and financial services.
05/14/2017
Active fund fees remained high over past decade
Competition from index trackers has not lowered costs for investors
05/14/2017
This Caribbean Bank Wants Chinese Money No One Else Will Touch
New Bank of Asia to serve 200,000 offshore companies in BVI
05/13/2017
Bank UBS in dispute with taxman over attempt to book losses from its Swiss parent in UK
The skirmish is the latest in a long-running dispute with the taxman over losses suffered by banks during the financial crisis.
05/12/2017
Keeping a broker honest in Asian HNW insurance
Every HNW client in Asia – based on the guidance of their relationship manager – must ensure they are getting the right life insurance solution to meet their needs.
05/12/2017
Henri Leimer: «LGT Isn't a Bank for Tycoons»
Now the hard work begins with the integration of the company. How’s does it go?
05/12/2017
Old Mutual replatforming leaves £330 million worth of questions
Old Mutual Wealth chief executive Paul Feeney has been actively defending both decisions in the press.
05/12/2017
Julius Baer extends partnership with Formula E
Julius Baer is very proud to extend the partnership with Formula E
05/12/2017
An Award Winning Evening At The WealthBriefing Awards
We are proud to have been recognised for the commitment to our clients across a wide-ranging proposition and the exceptional talent and dedication of our people
05/11/2017
NAB offloads private wealth business in Singapore and Hong Kong
The deal comes as banks in Singapore seek to beef up their sources of income as a subdued loan-demand outlook weighs on overall earnings growth expectations.
05/11/2017
Rathbone Brothers Funds under management up 4.7%
"Strong investment markets and continuing growth helped our funds under management reach £35.8 billion during the first quarter of 2017, up 4.7% from 31 December 2016, and 22.2% from a year ago.
05/11/2017
Standard Life platform flows soar after Elevate takeover
Standard Life outlined its development plans for the platform earlier this year.
05/11/2017
Brewin Dolphin completes purchase of Duncan Lawrie
“This transaction represents a significant endorsement of our growth strategy.”
05/11/2017
Brexit opens door for Swiss-UK banking deal: Julius Baer CEO
Non-EU member Switzerland trades with the EU through a web of more than 100 sectoral agreements
05/11/2017
Lombard Odier bank cuts a third of staff
The staff were informed at a meeting with company directors.
05/11/2017
Merrill Lynch Reveals New Plan For Commission-Based IRAs
The brokerage is rolling out a commission-based retirement account on its advisory platform for investors who do not need ongoing, annual management.
05/11/2017
Who have advisers ranked as the most popular DFM?
It will be interesting to see next year if this trend continues
05/11/2017
Power shift in Swiss finance with insurers set to overtake banks
Insurance will overtake financial services as a proportion of Switzerland's 650 billion Swiss franc ($649 billion) economy in 2018 based on the average growth rate of the past decade, according to Reuters calculations.
05/11/2017
Winners of Citywealth Magic Circle Awards announced
The awards, now in their 12th year, recognise the best wealth managers and advisers in the private wealth sector