Managers of Wealth

Philanthropy tax: Charities enraged as Chancellor targets big donations

Rich philanthropists will be deterred from making large donations to charities following a change to tax relief rules, the Government was warned last night.

30% Club renews efforts to get women on UK boards

The 30 per cent Club Investor Group is stepping up its commitment to get more women on the boards of UK companies.

The Focus of Corporate Philanthropy

It’s not surprising that CEOs and other decision makers would want to promote these issues. The skeptics can say that this is self-serving and benefits business.

48pc of Americans pessimistic about financial markets - survey

Bleak Outlook Creates Investor InertiaThe survey, conducted between February 9 and 12 of this year, found that worries about the markets and the economy are leading investors to delay making investing or planning decisions.

Credit Suisse slashes executive pay‎

"This level of compensation reflects the lower financial performance compared to the prior year and the lower share price and also recognises Mr Dougan's contribution to the long-term execution of the strategy and positioning of the firm in a ch

Braveheart snaps up Yorkshire fund manager‎

Braveheart said the deal consolidates its position in Yorkshire.

Mirabaud launches private banking solutions for professionals in sports and culture

The decision to set up a new business unit specialised in meeting the needs of professionals in sports and culture is predicated on the unique characteristics of this group, whose earnings potential is restricted to a short period of time.

Recovery shifts up a gear, but bumps in the road lie ahead -Coutts & Co

The market rally is likely to grind higher on mounting evidence that the US is reasserting itself as an engine of world economic growth. Indeed, the world has moved closer towards the upper end of our base-case economic scenario. But while the rally is wa

Millionaires add to their ranks

They're moving on up.

StanChart investment bank boss gets $13 mln payday

Asia-focused bank Standard Chartered Plc paid its 13 top executives and bankers $92 million for last year, including $13.4 million for the head of its investment bank Mike Rees.

Coutts appoints chief risk officer for asia‎

He joins the company from UBS Wealth Management where he was also the chief risk officer based in Singapore.

WH Ireland swings into profit on client boost

Stockbroker WH Ireland has swung into black after a hectic year saw the group increase its turnover by just over 25%.

ANZ offers telepresence to Australia's richest

ANZ Private & ANZ Trustees has simplified and greatly expanded client access to its team of experienced, highly respected and industry qualified wealth managers and specialists.

Rebranding = better client service? I don't think so

I only ask because the Barclays news comes pretty soon after an identical announcement by Scotiabank, and a divisional name-tweak by RBS.

First Republic Expands Wealth Management Team in New York

Senior Portfolio Manager and Senior Trust Officer Join Rockefeller Center Office

Lerner's former associate targeting wirehouse advisers

Cabot has three people focused on recruiting advisers from Wall Street firms.

Analysis: Swiss banks still draw rich despite secrecy blows

Swiss bankers are on the defensive with their secretive industry under sustained attack for sheltering tax dodgers. Some cannot travel abroad for fear of arrest in tax investigations.

How do Charitable Foundations Decide Their Longevity? - Coutts & Co

A new guide published by Coutts today explores the debate around the longevity of charitable foundations and the impact they have.

Morgan Stanley announces new head of Swiss and Asian Wealth Unit

A Belgian national, has spent 14 years in management positions at the company, including spells as chief operating officer and head of international banking and products for Morgan Stanley’s wealth-management unit.

Goldman Sachs launches 'muppet' hunt‎

Goldman Sachs has begun scanning internal emails for the term "muppet" and other evidence that employees referred to clients in derogatory ways, chief executive Lloyd Blankfein told partners in a conference call this week, according to people fa

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