03/15/2012

Standard Chartered Private Banker Held by Police in China

“We are unable to comment on the reason for her detention -- this is a matter for the police,” Singapore-based spokeswoman Melissa Cheah said in an e-mailed response to queries today. “We can confirm that Standard Chartered is not being

03/14/2012

Upbeat Brooks Macdonald defies markets

WEALTH manager Brooks Macdonald has continued to enjoy solid growth in the funds it administers, even as markets tanked in the second half of last year.

03/14/2012

Sterne Agee Expands Private Client Group

Sterne, Agee & Leach, Inc., one of the oldest and largest privately-owned investment banking firms in the country, has expanded its Private Client Group with the addition of an investment office in Chicago.

03/14/2012

Washington Wealth lands Morgan Stanley broker

Washington Wealth Management LLC, a start-up firm that has grown by hiring away advisers from top U.S. brokerages, has added its latest recruit from Morgan Stanley Smith Barney.

03/13/2012

Switzerland offshore tax deal criticised by MP

A tax deal with Switzerland aimed at preventing high-earning expats and big businesses using the country's secretive banking system to avoid paying UK rates has been criticised by MPs

03/13/2012

Global battle rages for LatAm wealth market clients

Wealth management in Latin America is experiencing turf wars on an international scale between asset managers, private banks and family offices hoping to win over the rising number of affluent clients.