09/12/2022
Swiss private banks claim that the EU protects the financial sector
The Association of Swiss Private Banks finds this view to be incorrect and has issued a counterstatement.
Wealth and Asset Management
09/12/2022
Former UBS Chief Says Switzerland Doesn't Need Two Large Banks
While it is nice that Switzerland has two successful big banks, the domestic market is not dependent on them.
09/12/2022
Fairstone enters Irish market with latest purchase
Fairstone said the service has been a unique player in Ireland, combining insight with an innate understanding of digital trends to serve its target market.
09/12/2022
Credit Suisse Poses Idea of Equity Stake for Investment Bankers
Earlier this year investment banking co-head David Miller said in a townhall that the aim was to transform the unit to become capital-light and advisory-focused
09/12/2022
Wealth of Singapore's 50 richest on Forbes list falls by over 20%
Their collective wealth fell by more than 20 per cent to US$164 billion in 2022 from US$208 billion in 2021.
09/09/2022
How much wealth Prince Charles will inherit from Queen Elizabeth?
The bulk of the late sovereign's personal wealth will pass to Charles intact, without the British government getting a slice.
09/09/2022
Hugh Elwes: Expect further M&A acceleration in wealth management
Wealth managers have emerged from the pandemic relatively unscathed and have now returned to face meetings with clients and are gathering further assets, often arising from client cash flows accumulated through the pandemic.
09/09/2022
Evelyn Partners continues expansion of Newcastle office with addition of Scholes & Brown team
Evelyn Partners last month moved into its new Newcastle offices at St Ann’s Quay, which provides triple the space of its previous premises in the city.
09/09/2022
WealthManagement.com Recognizes Top Companies, Execs at 2022 Industry Awards
The eighth-annual event featured 105 awards presented to 84 companies and individuals from a pool of 225 finalists.
09/09/2022
Benefits of enterprise agility for the wealth and asset management industry
This means boosting organisational agility to identify and explore new opportunities, learn what works, invest appropriately, and act across every product or service offering with a strong focus on customer value.
09/09/2022
Credit Suisse buys out partner in China joint venture
The Swiss bank will acquire the 49% held by Founder Securities for CHF 190m, giving it full control of the operation.
09/09/2022
Energy transition specialist invests in Geneva boutique
In addition, Belgian asset manager Degroof Petercam has increased its minority stake in the company.
09/09/2022
Thomas Jordan hails 'important step' of ECB interest rate hike
The SNB chairman also discussed the status of the Swiss franc.
09/08/2022
Bordier: 'Not for sale, never has been, never will be'
He became a very familiar figure among advisers in the early to late-2000s for his work with Skandia
09/08/2022
Adviser purchases of investment trusts hits highest level
Head of intermediary communications at the AIC, Nick Britton, said historically, market downturns have been a great time to buy investment companies.
09/08/2022
UK wealth consolidator buys IFA company
Goldsborough Wealth is a sound strategic fit for the group that will both complement and enhance our overall offering for clients.
09/08/2022
Klaus Wellershoff: The official inflation rate in Switzerland is only half true
As is well known, the Swiss National Bank (SNB), as the guardian of price stability in Switzerland, is pursuing a target range of 0 to 2 percent inflation.
09/08/2022
Wealth Enhancement Group Grows by Adding Pinnacle Private Wealth
The addition of Pinnacle Private Wealth brings Wealth Enhancement Group's total client assets to more than $56 billion.
09/08/2022
Apex Group expands North America presence with Prometa acquisition
Apex Group’s services are provided through a single relationship, offering efficient, scalable solutions and enabling clients to grow and expand into new jurisdictions.
09/07/2022
Responsible Investment sector review – a tough time for responsible investors
We look at the headlines and trends dominating the Responsible Investment sector, the latest analysis from our research team and how our Wealth Shortlist picks have performed.