09/24/2013

Raymond James reports gains in private client arm

Although underwriting activity was soft in August, M&A posted strong results for the month. Fixed Income trading profits continued at a reasonable pace but commission volume remains challenged.

09/23/2013

Barclays unveils D2C Wealth Direct plans

The bank is hoping the proposition will go live in 18 to 24 months and it is set to pull together services across its business, ranging from investment, trading and banking.

09/22/2013

Private banking hamstrung by people poaching

Private bankers may be targeting Asia's rising wealthy class, but a shortage of wealth managers has hobbled the industry's growth, spurring companies to poach employees.

09/22/2013

Barclays’ wealth announces new CEO

He will report to CEO Antony Jenkins and takes on the mantle from former chief Tom Kalaris, who decided to retire earlier this year.

09/22/2013

Charles Stanley boosts adviser focus

Charles Stanley currently has 30 regional offices across the UK and is set to open an office in Leicester at the end of the month after it poached 19 members of staff from rival Brewin Dolphin’s office in the city.