05/06/2015
The Big Four
A Florida art collector was shipping $50 million in artwork from his southern home to New York City for an exhibition when the truck carrying the works broke down on the highway
Wealth and Asset Management
05/05/2015
Italians arrest ex-Swiss banker for 'tax fraud'
Authorities in Milan said on Monday that they have detained a former Swiss banker for allegedly helping wealthy Italian clients evade taxes and launder large sums of money, including the proceeds of embezzlement
05/05/2015
Is this a new golden age for London's private banks?
The ascendance of the super rich and crackdowns on foreign havens has been good news for Britain's bespoke financial institutions
05/05/2015
Royal Couple Welcome Newest Arrival, New Coin Celebrates Latest Addition
The Royal Mint have announced that a gold, silver and cupro-nickel crown coin has been issued which celebrates the newest arrival for the Duke & Duchess of Cambridge family, whose second child was born on the 2nd May.
05/05/2015
Swiss banking group now offers corporate advisory services
The Swiss banking group is expanding its range of services and now offers strategic advisory services to companies
05/05/2015
UBS CEO open to private banking buys, current prices a deterrent
The head of UBS on Tuesday said the Swiss bank was open to private banking acquisitions but described current prices for assets as a deterrent to possible deals
05/05/2015
HSBC: 'The UK has rejected the concept of universal banking'
Chief executive Stuart Gulliver gives further hints that bank will move abroad as bank's profits rise
05/05/2015
Head of Coutts International set to exit following UBP deal
The purchase of Coutts International, which is based in Switzerland, is part of an aggressive expansion by UBP, but the bank is reliant on retaining key private bankers to make a success of the deal.
05/05/2015
The new springboard to a lucrative banking career in Hong Kong
If you’re a mainland-based financial professional aspiring to work for a global bank in Hong Kong, the wealth management sector is increasingly becoming a good launch pad to make the move.
05/05/2015
Fund administration company wins award for best brand launch
An expert panel of judges from both private banks and trusted advisors, supported by third-party specialists, chose the winners.
05/05/2015
How to Bring In HNW Clients' Outside Assets
When high-net-worth clients open accounts with financial advisors, they rarely transfer 100% of their assets to be managed by the newly hired firm.
05/05/2015
Private Banker International - London Award finalists announced
Now in its second year, the PBI London Awards, dedicated mainly to the UK and European markets, have been created to identify leading institutions that are setting new standards in the private banking and wealth management industry.
05/05/2015
America's oldest private bank opens new office
here are many business owners and those of substantial wealth who we think could be a terrific fit
05/05/2015
Merrill Lynch’s Brokers Want an Edge
Advisers had to give up accounts with less than $250K on promise of more referrals with more money
05/04/2015
When Self-Made Millionaires Engage Business Coaches
The “best” of them have joined the ranks of the super-rich
05/04/2015
Promoting high-net-worth individuals in Pakistan
Muslims are the second largest faith group holding the global wealth
05/04/2015
Swiss probe thousands of unclaimed accounts opened before 1955
Swiss banks have discovered thousands of accounts opened before 1955 and dormant for at least 50 years, a German newspaper reported on Sunday, saying the move could help reveal where wartime Nazi loot was stashed.
05/04/2015
India-origin billionaires to build 1,200 houses in Nepal
Two Indian-origin billionaires in the UK have offered to build 1,200 quake-resistant houses in the affected villages of the country
05/04/2015
No bigger player of financial regulation arbitrage than HSBC
By subtly threatening to move its headquarters, HSBC is playing financial regulation arbitrage
05/04/2015
Fast growing wealth firm makes senior appointments
Simon, Charles, and Mark bring to Koda unique skills sets, which will complement our growing team of experienced advisers, all of whom are committed to our independent and transparent model.