03/09/2015

Swiss banks in quandary over undeclared US accounts

The spat illustrates a thorny issue for Swiss banks. They are eager to shed undeclared American accounts, but Switzerland’s bank secrecy laws mean they can’t easily open up their records to US authorities.

03/08/2015

Consolidation surges in UK wealth management

Pricing pressures, low interest rates and additional regulation have combined to prompt consolidation in the wealth management industry as companies rush to exploit potential cost savings.

03/05/2015

Stanhope set to launch Jersey office

Stanhope, which is headed by Daniel Pinto, has been active managing portfolios for Channel Islands trust companies since the firm was founded in 2004.

03/04/2015

The wealth manager’s checklist for this year

The combination of a prolonged period of low interest rates, the likelihood of lower real returns on risk assets and rising regulatory pressures present wealth managers with substantial challenges in 2015.