Managers of Wealth

Harrods Bank set to launch into the broker market

It currently provides mortgages on variable rate interest terms

China should straighten out its wealth managers, says central bank

Fuelled by savers' and companies' thirst for higher returns, China's wealth management sector has exploded in recent years.

Barclays Wealth arm folded into retail unit

Barclays Wealth & Investment Management will cease to exist as a standalone business as part of a strategic overhaul aimed at improving profitability.

Jersey eyes closer ties with UAE financial sector

British Crown dependency seeks level playing field in global wealth management business

Bob Diamond’s African banking group: ‘Our investors are going to do very well’

Former Barclays boss Bob Diamond yesterday told the World Economic Forum on Africa that investors in his new financial services group Atlas Mara could expect good future returns.

Swisspartners pays $4.4mn to avoid US tax fraud charges

The NPA applies only to the four specific entities that are party to it and does not apply to any other subsidiaries of swisspartners Investment Network AG or any individuals.

Leicestershire's richest Asians see wealth soar by £54m in past year

Ten of the 50 names featured the 2014 Midlands Asian Rich List are from the county and worth a combined £606 million, up from £552 million in 2013.

Bank of Montreal could scrap historic F&C brand

Canada’s Bank of Montreal could scrap the historic F&C brand, potentially bringing the 146-year history of one of the oldest names in London’s fund market to an end.

Julius Baer gaining new foothold in the Netherlands

Julius Baer has acquired a well-established business in the Netherlands. Merrill Lynch has run wealth management activities in this market for more than 50 years shifting its focus to private banking and servicing high net worth individuals in the early

Head of UK accounting body to lead wealth management workshop

Participants can attend one of three workshops that will be taking place simultaneously, with the other two covering funds and insurance.

Citywealth Magic Circle Awards 2014

Citywealth has announced its Magic Circle Award winners for 2014 and the Channel Islands were once again well represented.

Bellpenny adds £75m in assets with latest acquisition

The deal sees 1,000 clients transfer to Bellpenny’s national advice business along with its advisers.

HSBC wins The Asian Banker award for Best Wealth Management in the Middle East

We are delighted to receive recognition for our innovative Wealth Management solutions from such a respected organisation

Hargreaves Lansdown founders rise up Sunday Times Rich List

Hargreaves Lansdown founders Peter Hargreaves and Stephen Lansdown have risen up the Sunday Times Rich List, which boasts a record 104 UK-based billionaires.

China's tech boom triggers gold rush for Asia's private bankers

Asia's biggest wealth manager UBS, for example, has increased its Asia Pacific wealth management staff by 8 percent this year to 1,120.

Chris Gilchrist: Beware relying on platforms for client reporting

Several of the adviser-led platforms now have quite brilliant reporting functionality. Asset allocation, cashflows, tax reporting, market commentary

Brewin v Charles Stanley: A leading employment lawyer's verdict

It is a case that the whole industry is watching with interest

Rowan Dartington in double office launch as profits surge 350%

The group attributed growth to an increase in management fees

Ex-Skandia head of wealth planning launches consultancy

Plans to offer consulting to the wealth management industry internationally but will focus initially on both the UK and Europe.

New trends in managing the art wealth of private collectors

There are significant opportunities for clients and trustees to adopt best practices and benchmarking from museums.

Wealth and Asset Management