04/20/2012

Swiss Central Bank Taps New Chairman

Mr. Jordan, a well-regarded economist who has worked for the Swiss National Bank since 1997, has been heading the institution on an interim basis since January, when Philipp Hildebrand resigned over a currency trading scandal.

04/19/2012

Evercore Wealth taps new MD and portfolio manager

Evercore Wealth Management CEO Jeff Maurer welcomed Mr. Bergner, saying that his more than 20 years of experience in managing individual, family and related institutional assets will contribute to the continued growth of the firm.

04/19/2012

Another Media Banker Departs UBS

The two bankers are likely to team up for their next venture, and are exploring multiple opportunities, including starting their own firm, the people said.

04/19/2012

Southeast Asia head departs Coutts

A spokesperson for Coutts in Singapore confirmed that the firm expects to announce a new head of products and services for the region in the next few weeks

04/18/2012

Asset Management ‘Skill’ Worth 5% a Year

Managers classed as ‘skilful’ are most likely to be strong in the second section, being able to hold on to a stock that has performed in the past and continues to do so when held in the portfolio, Inalytics said.

04/17/2012

Report: Credit Suisse May Cut 5,000 Jobs

According to Swiss paper Der Sonntag, the Zurich-based lender could disclose the cost-cutting moves in its upcoming first-quarter earnings report on April 25.

04/16/2012

Wells Fargo lands former UBS wealth adviser

Adviser David Halsch, a three-decade industry veteran, joined Wells' Denver office on Thursday from UBS AG's U.S. brokerage, a recruiter with knowledge of the move told Reuters.