Managers of Wealth

Guernsey to host ‘ILS Insight’ event in Zurich

Experts from across the Insurance Linked Securities asset class are coming together to discuss the industry’s pressing issues at a Guernsey Finance-hosted thought leadership event in Zurich.

Wealth firm partners Peterborough council for infrastructure fund

The fund is targeting an ‘above inflation return’ for investors, with an emphasis on yield.

Morgan Stanley Wealth Unit Cuts Divisions, Regions

First significant change to the firm's management structure since mid-2012

Group head of private clients leads management-led buyout of Dublin-based securities firm

Survey says: Wealthy protecting their castles with cash

Economic uncertainty has made them 'invulnerable'

Private banks change tactics in talent war

The Asian private banking industry is notorious for poaching but after a decade of waging a talent war, many institutions are changing tactics.

Blow for Invesco Perpetual as St James's Place pulls £8bn in funds and hands it to departed stockpicker Neil Woodford

SJP says this will ensure continuity of manager for its investors.

HSBC Asset Management India launches fund of funds

The new fund offer of HSBC Managed Solutions opened on April 9

UBS now has 1,120 wealth advisers in Asia

The new recruits will be based in Hong Kong

WMA claims victory as EU scraps share trade restrictions

The amendments secured include the removal of the requirement

Have you made your fund manager rich?

Fund managers and brokers are often highly profitable so should you buy shares in their businesses, rather than the investments they peddle?

Hargreaves tops FCA’s investment complaints list after 500% jump

Hargreaves Lansdown Asset Management witnessed a 500% increase in complaints in the latter half of 2013, the latest FCA figures show.

WMA claims victory as EU scraps share trade restrictions

The Wealth Management Association claims 'common sense prevailed' as the European Parliament is set to adopt changes to its comprehensive regulation on investment products.

Swiss and Global AM bond fund targets emerging markets at turning point

Swiss and Global Asset Management has launched an unconstrained emerging market bond fund that aims to achieve annual returns of between 6 and 10 per cent.

Axa Wealth drops large portfolio charges

Axa Wealth has reduced charges for larger portfolios on its Elevate investment platform.

UBS hires 88 wealth advisers in Asia this year

The advisors are based largely in Hong Kong and Singapore, UBS's key wealth management centres in Asia, bringing the total number of client advisors in the region to 1,120.

Rich North Americans abandon asset advisers at faster pace: Study

Despite a surging stock market that made North American brokers and their clients wealthier in 2013, investors left their brokers at a higher rate than in 2012

Opportunities And Challenges Abound For Yacht Industry In Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia is still a new and uncharted market for the yachting industry, presenting huge opportunities as well as complex challenges for companies seeking to grow their business

WH Ireland could close offices as it launches cost cutting review

‘We have a high cost-to-income ratio and are focusing on reducing our cost base. We are reviewing our smaller accounts,’ Killingbeck said.

Wealth boss sells down £760k stake in business

The chief executive of Bromsgrove-headquartered AFH Financial Group has sold almost £800,000 worth of his shares in the firm.

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