03/14/2017
Close Brothers first half profits grow by a fifth
The group reported a strong performance in the first half, with £134.2 million adjusted1 operating profit, 21% higher than the prior year period, and an RoE2 of 18.0%
Wealth and Asset Management
03/14/2017
Guernsey firms encouraged to demonstrate expertise at STEP awards
Miss Vizia joins a panel of 17 judges from around the world, who are each expert in their own fields
03/13/2017
Retiring in the Sun: 5 Top Financial Tips
Certain financial advisory services like Forth Capital actually specialise in the complexities of expat finances.
03/13/2017
Looking for the lion’s share of UHNW trust
The firm formed various alliances to further its objectives and accelerate the value and access it has to offer to HNW and UHNW clients.
03/13/2017
Liechtenstein private bank LGT reports 9 pct rise in net profit
The bank is optimistic about its business development in 2017 despite market uncertainties, LGT said in a statement.
03/13/2017
Bordier UK joins select band of DFMs available on the FundsNetwork platform
The strategies, which were recently made available via a strategic partnership with 7IM, can also be accessed via Ascentric, Aviva, Fusion, Nucleus, Novia, Praemium, Standard Life, Transact and Zurich.
03/13/2017
BlackRock vows new pressure on climate, board diversity
There are firms where we think they're probably not moving fast enough given the risks to the business.
03/13/2017
Standard Life's merger with Aberdeen Asset Management a bold gamble
Standard Life is taking on a lot of risk in its merger with Aberdeen Asset Management, according to Berenberg analysts.
03/13/2017
Huge gulf in fund managers responsible investment standards
Campaign Group ShareAction assessed fund managers on factors including information on fees, and shareholder engagement
03/13/2017
A matter of good business sense
There are also a host of additional challenges that increase the cost of doing business here in Asia.
03/13/2017
Schroders cash to allow adviser to go global
If we had done it ourselves it would have been years in the making.
03/12/2017
Wealth managers must 'tailor plans to meet women's goals'
Market research into the preferences of wealthy women also suggests some striking differences when it comes to switching.
03/12/2017
LGBT-friendly wealth management company targets Irish customers
Whereas people understand that some countries are anti-gay and don't want to visit them, what they sometimes don't realise is that their pension portfolios can be sending their capital to these countries.
03/12/2017
Zedan Polo wins the Julius Baer Gold Cup
Teamwork and patience were the main keys of the winning team in a very even match.
03/10/2017
How Bank of Singapore is building up global scale
Bank of Singapore continues to build the infrastructure and scale that is critical for success in private banking
03/10/2017
Why private bankers must act now or become obsolete
Above all, staying relevant to the needs of wealthy individuals and families in their home markets is key
03/10/2017
Christie’s to Close Second London Venue and Downsize Auctions in Amsterdam
The company is shifting its focus to online-only sales amid growing interest from buyers
03/10/2017
Why directed trusts can be effective in asset management
Its objective is to prevent misunderstandings and lawsuits by spelling out the responsibilities of trustees more clearly.
03/10/2017
Edmond de Rothschild reports rise in AUM
Overall, Assets under Management increased by 2.9% at the end of 2016 to CHF 118.1 billion.
03/10/2017
‘StanLife-Aberdeen’ deal highlights problems for asset managers
Most of the new online wealth managers popping up have automatically turned to passive funds