05/29/2013
May Survey Finds Non-Millionaires More Eager than Millionaires to Invest
Our monthly survey breaks down Affluent investor preferences by Millionaire and Non-Millionaire households
Wealth and Asset Management
05/29/2013
UBS Plans Hunt for African Rich With Wealth Management Expansion
Wealth management is key to the Africa franchis
05/29/2013
REYL Group reports on a good year
The results for the REYL Group underline its continued growth and the attractiveness of a diversified product range customised for a client base comprising international entrepreneurs and institutional investors.
05/29/2013
Royal Bank of Canada reports 26% increase in net income
Wealth Management net income was $225 million, up $13 million or 6% compared to last year
05/29/2013
Wealthy families in the Middle East have a strong entrepreneurial spirit - RESEARCH
The Report found that wealthy families in the Middle East have a strong entrepreneurial spirit
05/29/2013
Heads of Canada’s big banks among the best-paid bank CEOs in North America
The chief executive officers of Canada’s big banks are among the 20 best-paid bank CEOs in North America
05/29/2013
CIBC Quarterly Profit Rises 8% on Wealth-Management Gains
Net income for the period ended April 30 climbed 8 percent to C$876 million ($847 million)
05/29/2013
Wealth Managers Face Tall Hurdles to Build on Rebound - RESEARCH
As Growth Prospects Shift Toward Developing Markets, Players Must Grapple with Greater Client Demands, Tougher Regulatory and Margin Pressures, and Increasing Business Complexity, Says Report by The Boston Consulting Group
05/29/2013
A Former UBS Banker Became Mentally Unstable After A Helicopter Crash And Spent Millions On Total Strangers
What's more is his Bank of America financial adviser, who was aware of his mental condition, did nothing to stop it
05/29/2013
UBS to Boost Base Salaries for Bankers, Traders
UBS is set to raise pay for investment bankers by an average 9 percent to entice staff into staying by lifting salaries to market rates, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Thursday.
05/29/2013
Switzerland Still Favorite Banking Hub
"I think clients have been coming around for a while. I would tell you that in the last few years we've seen market by market clients moving to the new paradigm
05/29/2013
Three Shades of HighTower
a Chicago-based hybrid broker/dealer and registered investment advisor, has grown at a nice clip under its philosophy of “promoting choice at every level.”
05/28/2013
Coutts to overhaul famous home
The move reflected falling visits to branches as clients do more banking online
05/28/2013
Leading Swiss private banking group establishes subsidiary in Bahrain
The renowned Swiss private bank with origins dating back to 1890
05/28/2013
Brewin Dolphin looks to accelerate growth with £40m share placing
Wealth manager Brewin Dolphin has revealed plans to raise about £40 million through a share placing after reporting a 26 per cent increase in profits for the first half of its financial year.
05/28/2013
Middle East's affluent pursue wealth creation
Wealthy investors in the Middle East are drawn
05/28/2013
Futurestep chosen for BNY Mellon sales hires in North America
Talent and recruitment solutions firm Futurestep has been engaged to fill up to 100 new positions across North America
05/28/2013
Lloyds sells international private banking arm to UBP
The transaction, carried out with the support of Caurus Partners and MilleniumAssociates AG, remains subject to the requisite regulatory approvals being completed.
05/28/2013
Bank Sarasin focuses on continuity in sustainable asset management
Announces some key appointments of experienced professionals in its Asset Management, Products & Sales division.
05/28/2013
Recruiting Trends for 2013
Competition for top financial advisory talent has stayed strong, but the kinds of advisors interested in moving has changed