Managers of Wealth

Banks Pull Out All the Stops for the Ultra-Rich

Every bank catering to the wealthy touts its high-end services.

Wealth managers may dictate terms

Investment trusts chasing places in model portfolios may need an overhaul in order to meet wealth managers’ expectations of size and liquidity

Four UK Charities to Receive Pro Bono Advice from Morgan Stanley’s Strategy Challenge

Morgan Stanley today announced that four UK-based charitable organisations will benefit from the Firm’s first UK Strategy Challenge.

Rothstein Kass’ Family Office Group Named “Best Multi-Family Office ” and “Best Effective Tax/Accountancy Team” by Family Wealth Report

Rothstein Kass a leading professional services provider to the financial services industry, today announced it was named “Best Multi-Family Office (New Entrant)” and “Best Effective Tax/Accountancy Team” at the Family Wealth Report

Leading Swiss Private bank looking to bring the children of its clients into the fold

Financially conservative children of current clients receive particular attention

Brewin Dolphin tipped for post-Budget bounce

Brewin Dolphin could enjoy a post-Budget bounce in its share price as it prepares to help pensioners navigate a new pensions climate, Alex Wright of Fidelity Special Situations has predicted.

Coutts launches a charitable foundation

Coutts, the private bank and wealth management service has launched the Coutts Foundation, a grantmaker which will aim to help tackle the causes and consequences of poverty.

Move over investment banking - private banking is the new career of choice

Since the fall from grace of the Gordon Gekkos of investment banking, the more sedate (and responsible) world of private bankers has started to attract high-fliers, says Giulia Cambieri

Bank J. Safra Sarasin establishes a new centre of expertise for foundations

This centre will provide comprehensive advice and develop products and services tailored to mission-related investing.

Brown Shipley chief: we're not under pressure to do deals

Brown Shipley chief executive Ian Sackfield has said the business will not simply do deals ‘for the sake of it’ and has stressed it is under no pressure from Qatari backer Precision Capital to do so.

NAB Sees Recouping Wealth Management Market Share in Two Years

National Australia Bank Ltd. expects to recoup lost wealth management market share in two years by selling more retirement products and making better use of the bank’s retail network.

Bank of Montreal Says F&C Attractive Even After Withdrawals

Bank of Montreal said it still considers its $1.2 billion takeover of F&C Asset Management Plc “attractive” even after the U.K. money manager disclosed a key client will pull more money from its funds.

RBC Awarded three top honours in inaugural Family Wealth Report Awards

Canadian Private Bank", "Leading Individual" and "Global Custodian" wins for RBC

SocGen seeks to pay bankers bonuses up to double their salaries

France's No. 2 listed bank, Societe Generale, said it will ask shareholders for permission to pay some staff bonuses worth up to double their salaries, in accordance with the European Union cap on bonuses.

CIBC pays CEO $10 million for last year

CIBC president and chief executive Gerry McCaughey earned $10.01 million in total compensation last year

Banks Get Lesson in Pay for Performance

As bonus season rolled in, pay has been top of the agenda for two key constituencies—bankers and private-equity executives.

Wealth managers rarely fully assess the cost of servicing their clients - Gilly Green, Knadel

Do wealth managers know the real cost of managing their clients?

Friends Life awards £14.5 billion mandate to Schroders

Friends Life is to transfer £14.5 billion in assets from F&C to a new strategic partnership with Schroders

Private equity guru buys big stake in fledgling Liverpool fund firm

Via his family office, Perscitus Advisers, he has acquired a significant minority interest in the new fund management firm, which was founded in 2010.

Which Bank Is Most Exposed to Wealth Management Reform?

For many decades, Canadian investors have gotten a raw deal from their banks.

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