06/21/2020
Private banks to boost hiring in S'pore: Sources
They reportedly plan to hire around 75 people in offshore Greater China teams, amid HK's political uncertainty
Wealth and Asset Management
06/19/2020
GAM expects to report 1H loss of 400 mln Sfr
This update is as a result of expected impairment charges on intangible assets driven by the impact of Covid-19 on the Group’s assets under management.
06/19/2020
Irish asset manager sets up wealth operation
It will be run by three former private bankers
06/19/2020
Death of Alain Leclair, founder and former CEO of Paribas Asset Management
An emblematic figure within asset management
06/19/2020
Wealth Management - Driving Transformation through a 360° Client Lens
It is the ‘who, what, why, when and where’ of customer lifecycle management.
06/19/2020
WealthTech Views Report: Using technology to engage with clients
Collating the views from 14 solution providers and thought leaders from across the globe
06/19/2020
Goldman Sachs raises 12-month gold price forecast to $2,000
Goldman has also raised the three-month and six-month price forecasts to $1,800 and $1,900, respectively, from the previous projection of $$1,600 and $1,650.
06/19/2020
Private banks to boost hiring to manage Greater China offshore wealth - sources
Demand for private bankers for the so-called Greater China desks in Singapore has been rising since last year as pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong pushed some clients to consider alternate locations for parking their wealth.
06/19/2020
The Wealth Management Industry May Need to Reevaluate Business Models
Globally, personal financial wealth has nearly tripled over the past two decades, rising from US$80 trillion in 1999 to US$226 trillion at the end of 2019.
06/19/2020
Chase de Vere reveals £3.85m IFA acquisition
Firm says that its ‘actively looking’ for other businesses to join its operation
06/18/2020
Why we think the recovery will be U-shaped
We've gone from predicting a V-shaped recovery to a U-shape, given the difficulties of lifting lockdown.
06/18/2020
Strong May helps wealth managers cut year’s losses to single digits
All of ARC's four private client indices recorded their second consecutive months of positive performance in May, as the sharp rebound from the mid-March lows continued.
06/18/2020
CS and UBS investment banking and WM earnings could drop, says SNB
‘Both of the globally active Swiss banks are well-placed to face the challenges posed by the current difficult environment and support the real economy,’ according to the report.
06/18/2020
Morgan Stanley to Reopen About 50 Branches Next Week
New cases have accelerated in some areas where restrictions have been lifted, and public health officials have expressed concern over the possibility of a resurgence of the virus.
06/18/2020
Transferring wealth: Establishing trusts for multigenerational succession planning
Due to the excellent and professional experience the client had with Vistra, the Settlor of the Trust decided to contribute additional trust funds to the structure.
06/18/2020
How companies can continue to stay relevant in the WealthTech market
GBST was founded back in 1983, when the financial technology sector was still embryonic
06/18/2020
Magdalena Różycka shortlisted at the Top Woman in Real Estate Awards
Magda is a seasoned professional with nearly 20 years of valuable experience in the area of accounting, financial reporting and international taxes.
06/17/2020
True Wealth: Inflow of Assets, Outflow of Staff
The boost is not only a consequence of the corona-crisis though.
06/17/2020
Union Bancaire Privée forms strategic partnership
This partnership will thus enable UBP’s flagship asset management strategies to be marketed in Australia
06/17/2020
Midwest Financial Partners goes independent and launches RIA Octavia
The business will be staffed by 35 employees. They will cater to clients from offices located in Cincinnati, Los Angeles, San Diego and Miami.