Managers of Wealth

7IM plots ‘smart beta’ overhaul for passive funds

The wealth manager has already shifted part of the four AAP portfolios into such products.

Ashcourt Rowan AM to buy Generali Portfolio Management

Generali Portfolio Management manages around £200 million in discretionary private client portfolios (excluding certain assets managed on behalf of Generali) and generates annual revenue of around £1.9 million.

Old Mutual H1 pretax profit rise to £805m

Funds under management up 9%

Indian ultra-HNI count rises to 100,900

The population of Indian ultra-HNHs is estimated to have grown to around 100,900 in 2012-13, and is expected to triple to around 329,000 over the next five years

Doing Good While Doing Well--The New Mantra Of Next-Gen Wealth

Today, there are even more notable differences between these groups of ultra-high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals than during Fitzgerald's time.

Canadian Wealth Management business poses challenge for Canaccord Financial

"We're working very hard on the cost side of our Canadian wealth management business, and we've worked very hard on the new products and services where we see the industry going."

Bank of the West Doubles Clients in HNW Business

Bank of the West’s push into the high-net-worth wealth management market appears to be paying off.

Wealth management products largest share of assets under custodianship

CBA reports growth in custody market

Credit Agricole Profit Surges After Disposal of Greek Unit

The profit surged in the second quarter after the sale of its unprofitable Greek unit.

Nedbank Group Limited Interim Results 2013

The group benefited from its portfolio of diverse businesses and strong performances in the wholesale and wealth businesses resulted in overall headline earnings growth of 13,3%.

Standard Chartered Knocked By $1bn Korean Business Hit

Standard Chartered, which makes more than 90% of its profits in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, said Korea remains its most difficult market and that it was writing down the value of the business.

Pressure on Apcims to back standard DFM disclosure

The discretionary managers are due to meet with the Association of Private Client Investment Managers and Stockbrokers (Apcims) later this month to discuss the plans.

Wealth manager tests African investments

Africa is evolving, fast. Technology is helping.

Swiss Cantonal Bank Cut by S&P Amid Risk of U.S. Legal Costs

“We foresee ongoing elevated reputational and legal risk at BKB from pending legal actions by the U.S. Department of Justice against Swiss banks,” S&P said after meeting with the management of the company.

'Havoc' as HSBC prepares to close diplomatic accounts

The head of the UK's Consular Corps told the Mail on Sunday the decision has created "havoc".

Bankers bonuses soar to £4.2m while average workers lose out

City payouts went up by £1.8billion in a year as fatcats delayed their bonuses to take advantage of Chancellor George Osborne’s cut in the top rate of tax.

HSBC raises pretax profit 10%, cuts impairments by £1.7bn

Banking giant HSBC Holdings reported pretax profit of $14.1bn in the first half to end-June, an increase of 10% compared with the same period in 2012.

Are bespoke discretionary portfolios sustainable on grounds of cost - London & Capital

The industry debate rages….. whether smaller bespoke discretionary portfolios are sustainable on grounds of cost, with a number of DFMs reviewing the suitability of clients with smaller pots.

HSBC vows to limit impact of EU bonus cap

HSBC has vowed to sidestep European proposals to cap bankers bonuses to prevent an exodus of talent in its Asian and American markets, potentially by raising salaries.

Canaccord Genuity looks to Europe equities and property

Nigel Cuming, CIO of Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management, is considering allocating to European equities and property as equity markets continue to rally.

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