03/13/2015
Swiss bank CEO Gets Pay Increase
The pay was based on a strong performance for the bank, which was “tempered” by legal charges.
Wealth and Asset Management
03/13/2015
Eight things to know about jobs at Tidjane Thiam’s Credit Suisse in Asia
Credit Suisse’s Asian hiring in the next 12 months won’t get it anywhere near to bridging the RM gap with its Swiss rival
03/13/2015
What Affluent Investors Know About Wealth Management bY Kent McDill
Most wealthy investors believe they know what wealth management services are, but they do not agree amongst themselves on all facets of the service.
03/12/2015
SYZ strengthens its private banking business in Spain
The Spanish private banking entity of the SYZ Group, is continuing its expansion in Spain with the strengthening of its private banking team in Madrid and the opening of an office in Zaragoza.
03/12/2015
Vatican moves closer to ending decades of secret banking
The move would mark the latest step in the reform of the Vatican Bank — known as the Institute for Religious Works
03/12/2015
Threadneedle Investments makes strategic investment in London-based investment bank
This is a significant transaction because a leading global asset manager has made a direct equity investment into a Shariah-compliant investment bank
03/12/2015
The Man Who Helps Countries Turn Investments Into Passports for the Rich
In 2006, the tiny Caribbean state of St. Kitts and Nevis was in deep trouble.
03/12/2015
Dubai-based financial services firm picks Rothschild as float adviser
Further appointments are expected to be made, according to the sources, as the investment firm lines up banks to execute the initial share offering.
03/12/2015
Increased offer for Ashcourt Rowan
This move by Towry brings an end to the uncertainty
03/11/2015
Advisory firm launches dedicated divorce service
Westminster Wealth Management has launched a dedicated divorce service, with no charge for an initial consultation.
03/11/2015
Goodbye wealth management, hello financial life management
For professionals working with clients on life and investment choices, it's time for a new category to capture what they do
03/11/2015
Falcon Private Bank boosts Board
He has worked 30 years in the banking industry, during which he held various prestigious international private banking positions as been appointed as a new member of the board of directors.
03/11/2015
Jersey Finance to ‘Map the Future’ of the private client world at annual London conference
Stephanie Flanders has been announced as a keynote speaker at this year’s Jersey Finance Annual Private Client conference in London
03/11/2015
Thiam to focus on wealth management
Credit Suisse has swooped on Prudential boss Tidjane Thiam to lead the Swiss bank in a push to manage more of the wealth held by Asia's fast growing club of multi-millionaires.
03/11/2015
The Ultra-Wealthy Are Increasingly Considering Private Placement Variable Annuities
Thinking longer-term, the affluent are looking for ways to invest while mitigating taxes on their investments. Hence, the growing appeal of private placement variable annuities.
03/11/2015
KFH-Bahrain Launches New Wealth Management Service
As part of our efforts to provide appropriate returns to our customers, we have established a new department specialized in managing clients' wealth and developing their assets according to their specific individual needs
03/11/2015
Historically Saudi Arabia, has been a central influence for private bankers seeking investment from wealthy individuals
The asset development forum will bring together leaders financial and business sector to discuss and brainstorm the investment potential and opportunity for asset development in Saudi Arabia
03/11/2015
Ex-UBS Banker to the Wealthy Goes Solo, Saying Good Days Gone
Like other veteran bankers going solo, he was lured by a change in attitudes in the Middle East about how best to manage large family fortunes.
03/11/2015
1-CSuisse's new boss could axe 2,900 investment bank jobs-analysts
He might also cut the number of staff in the investment bank by 2,900 to about 16,500 to save costs, JPMorgan analyst Kian Abouhossein said in note to clients on Wednesday.
03/11/2015
Barclays recognised as Best Private Bank in the Middle East by Asian Private Banker
This accolade demonstrates that Barclays' capabilities are recognised by the financial ecosystem