09/29/2015
DBS puts bank deals on backburner to target digital threat
The Asia-focused UK bank that has been rocked by a sanctions-busting scandal and which shares Singaporean asset manager Temasek as a lead investor.
Wealth and Asset Management
09/29/2015
Novia’s offshore strategy ready for take-off
As it counts down to its launch in four jurisdictions at the end of this month, Novia Global’s chief executive Bill Vaslieff gives his personal take on why the timing is just right.
09/29/2015
Schroders to launch BlueTrend strategy on GAIA platform
The BlueTrend investment team has over a decade’s experience in running a trend following strategy
09/29/2015
Ex-Brooks Macdonald head of investment strategy to launch online wealth manager
Clients will be able to access the service through www.moo.la, which former Wealth Manager cover star Godfrey said will ‘[provide] a set of easy to use apps and services for financial freedom at your fingertips
09/28/2015
Deutsche Bank CEO praises wealth management ops -sources
Cryan has a wealth management background and loves the stability of that business
09/28/2015
RBS former CEO Fred Goodwin kisses goodbye to his Executive Suite - as it opens up to house innovative start ups
Why? The 1899 work by the celebrated Scottish artist has hung for years in the RBS boardroom at the bank’s global headquarters west of Edinburgh.
09/28/2015
Chinese deal with aberdeen alerts rivals firms
Aberdeen’s license is unique as it will enable the company to manage assets directly on behalf of Chinese investors.
09/28/2015
How private banks are tackling the financial and emotional issues that affect older parents
The fastest growing age group in the country consists of those 85 and older, as 75 million Americans sail past age 60 in the next 20 to 30 years.
09/28/2015
How to Manage Wealth Across Generations
Cross-cultural psychology can help your family avoid the pattern of wealth creation and loss.
09/28/2015
UK wealth management firm joins forces with BlackRock
We are delighted to announce our collaboration with BlackRock, which will provide Tavistock’s clients with a world-class investment proposition.
09/25/2015
UOB to boost manpower in private banking
UOB intensified its focus on its private bank last year to capitalise on growing wealth in Asia.
09/25/2015
Bank of Singapore sees small Asia wealth managers under pressure
Though the business of managing money for Asia's rich is booming as wealth in the region has expanded, only large banks offering a variety of global products are likely to prosper
09/25/2015
Bank of Singapore sees small Asia wealth managers under pressure
Bank of Singapore gets most of its business from wealthy clients in Southeast Asia,
09/25/2015
Global estate planning forum STEP opens India chapter
The opening of the India chapter is significant as it marks the coming together of competitors
09/25/2015
Wealth firms call for FSCS reform
In his view, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and FSCS cannot continue to raise fees and expect firms to pay up.
09/25/2015
SJP adds another boutique to its ranks
SJP has sought to actively recruit experienced wealth managers to launch partner practices under the SJP umbrella.
09/25/2015
The 2015 Wealth Management Industry Awards Winners
The Industry Awards recognize forerunners of innovation and leadership
09/24/2015
Swiss privare bank scoops up $1.3 billion Merrill private banking team
Group of three advisers produced $7.8 million in revenue
09/24/2015
Stifel's 'Transformational Acquisitions' Fuel Muni Growth
The acquisition of the Barclays unit will further expand Stifel's public finance role
09/24/2015
Axa Wealth CEO ‘ahead of plan’ on restructure
Mr Kellard admitted he had set some tough targets for Axa Wealth, especially given the regulatory hurdles such as RDR in January 2013 and the pension freedoms in April this year.