Managers of Wealth

Skandia launches technical information hub for advisers

The range of historical and new materials available includes the specialist tax and financial planning support -

Van Lanschot the new sponsor of the Van Gogh Museum

The Van Gogh Museum and Van Lanschot have announced today that they have entered into a sponsoring agreement.

UBS says widens background checks for specialist employees

UBS is beefing up policing of its employees as it grapples with a probe into potential rigging of the global foreign exchange market, including by the Securities and Exchange Commission, U.S. justice officials, and Britain's Financial Conduct Authori

Raiffeisen open to making acquisitions in private banking

He said it was easier to grow in the asset management sector than private banking at the moment, due to uncertainty surrounding tax issues.

Swiss Banks Slammed For Expat Business Policy

The Swiss Bankers Association says offshore asset management has become too costly and risky in many countries.

The Smell of Money

Investors cannot underemphasize the importance of global investing

European bankers not needed for banking jobs in Singapore

Singapore may have overtaken Switzerland as the world’s fastest growing wealth management hub, but that isn’t making European private bankers flock to jobs in the city state.

Swiss Banker Eyeing Assets of RBS’s Coutts

Seeking to acquire businesses with between 1 billion Swiss francs ($1.1 billion) and 10 billion francs of client assets under management, Syz said.

Ashcourt Rowan Sipp book sale hot on heels of FCA policy review

Ashcourt Rowan acquired these companies as part of its purchase of Leeds-based UK Wealth Management in May.

Quilter Cheviot sees Leeds and Newcastle opportunity

We have got genuine scope for expansion in the regions, it’s a core part of what we do.’

Sheriar Bradbury: Why aren't IFAs heard?

The advice profession needs a strong, unified voice in order to get a 'seat at the top table' of financial services

Wealth adviser launches with $650M in assets under management

Five former Morgan Stanley financial advisers have formed Encompass Wealth Advisors, a wealth management firm that opens its doors with nearly $650 million in assets under management.

Swiss Banks Return To The United States

A handful of Swiss banking institutes have started to re-engage with the United States off-shore market entirely within the law

HSBC joins RBS in £7.1m payout to bosses to dodge bonus cap

British regulators had joined banks in campaigning against the bonus caps – they fear that if British banks cannot pay as much as US and Asian rivals, the best bankers will quit.

Banque CIC Suisse Sees Buy Opportunity in African Bank Debt

As African Bank Investments Ltd. (ABL)’s bondholders calculate losses after a central-bank rescue of the South African lender that includes a debt write-down, Banque CIC Suisse sees a buying opportunity.

Partnership turns to Rothschild as annuity sales slump

‘Partnership will benefit from Rothschild's extensive experience of managing this asset class and Rothschild will co-invest alongside Partnership,’ the group told the stockmarket.

Wealth Management’s Profitless Boom Time by Phil Banas

Wealth management is booming, but business is about growing profits, not just revenues

Adam & Co to close Manchester office

He also added there are no plans to drop the Adam & Company brand.

Brewin chair backs business with £29,000 stake

Miller acquired 10,000 shares

Barings' Duncan Goodwin Exits Precious Metals

Barings recently stated it preferred investment in the equities of resources companies rather than physical commodities. It also altered the benchmark of the fund.

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