03/16/2015
RBS thinning out bidders for International private-banking arm
UBP is the preferred bidder and an agreement might be reached as early as this month, said the people, who cautioned that the talks could still be delayed or fall apart.
03/16/2015
RBC recognized with five top honours at the Family Wealth Report Awards
RBC's global strength recognized with awards for top "Canadian Private Bank", "Institutional Trust or Fiduciary Company", "Private Bank - Wealth Structuring Offering", "PR Program" and "Global Custodian&am
03/16/2015
RBC recognized with five top honours at the Family Wealth Report Awards
RBC's global strength recognized with awards for top "Canadian Private Bank", "Institutional Trust or Fiduciary Company", "Private Bank - Wealth Structuring Offering", "PR Program" and "Global Custodian&am
03/16/2015
Outgoing StanChart boss received $5.1m for 2014
He may have forgone his bonus for 2014 but Peter Sands, who will shortly be replaced as Standard Chartered's chief executive by Bill Winters, still took home $5.1m last year.
03/16/2015
Northland Wealth Management crowned 'Best Canadian Wealth Manager'
Winning this prestigious award not only sets Northland Wealth Management apart from its competitors, but also provides a tangible demonstration of what makes us exceptional:
03/16/2015
Chubb Wins Family Wealth Report Award
The Chubb Group of Insurance Companies has received the Insurance Solution award from the Family Wealth Report
03/16/2015
The Smart Money Is Getting Smarter
The term smart money many times refers to the wealthy who use their financial resources to generate greater affluence
03/16/2015
Robo-adviser frenzy: Apocalypse or rerun?
What tax professionals' experience says about the future for financial advisers
03/15/2015
‘Global crises boost case for private banking’ - Michael Benz, Standard Chartered
These three regions are the fastest growing in terms of wealth creation. This is because many of them are emerging markets. For example, China, India, Indonesia, Middle East and Africa are the regions, where the fastest wealth creation is happening. It is
03/15/2015
RBS Said to Favor UBP as Buyer for Coutts International
Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc is narrowing the field of bidders for its Coutts International private-banking arm to focus on Switzerland’s Union Bancaire Privee
03/13/2015
Banks in Hong Kong and Singapore need a new kind of candidate. Do you fit the bill?
This is starting to tempt some RMs to consider a career in product development for themselves.
03/13/2015
Pictet launches Chinese debt fund
The fund's investment universe is China’s onshore bond market
03/13/2015
Northern Trust Announces Proposed Capital Actions
In addition, Northern Trust’s Capital Plan provides for the repurchase of up to $675 million
03/13/2015
United States Mint 2015 American Gold Eagle Proof Coins
The coins are available individually in four different sizes or as part of a complete four coin set.
03/13/2015
Banks Linked to Andorran Lender Suspected of Money Laundering
BPA is a private bank based in Andorra, a tiny principality perched between Spain and France that has a thriving banking industry catering to wealthy individuals.
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.
03/13/2015
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
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