Managers of Wealth

UBS lands adviser team from Wells Fargo

UBS did not disclose the advisers' production or client assets managed.

Societe Generale Private Banking appoints a new CIO in Switzerland

He will be responsible for managing the private bank’s investment teams and supervising the local asset allocation committee.

BofA Merrill hires top executive from UBS

He was chairman of UBS investment bank, is expected to join BofA Merrill in coming months and will be based in London

Aviva’s Russia CEO Quits for UBS Wealth Management

He will leave Aviva Russia to work from Geneva for UBS AG’s Zurich-based wealth management division

Ascent Private Capital taps regional MD

He leads an initial team of seven professionals responsible for providing ultra high net worth clients with investment management, private banking, wealth impact planning, financial administration and an exceptional client experience in the Pacific Northw

UBS taps private equity chief to boost deals

The appointment comes as UBS tries to restore the faith of both its clients and staff in its investment banking prowess.

Jefferies hires internet analysts from UBS

The two analysts are well known in the technology and interactive entertainment sector, having covered companies including Google Inc., Yahoo Inc. and Amazon Inc. at UBS for roughly three years.

SEI appoints Head of US asset management distribution

Paul joins SEI with over 24 years experience in the industry. His most recent role was head of sales for the defined contribution intermediary channel with Lincoln Financial Distributors.

Pictet AM appoints Chief Strategist

He joins from Credit Suisse, where he was a director in the Global Equity Strategy team. Previously, he held positions at AllianzDresdner AM and Union Investment in Germany.

VP Bank (Singapore) appoints new CEO

As a member of the Board of Directors since February 2012, he is responsible for the management and further development of VP Bank (Singapore) Ltd and VP Wealth Management (Hong Kong) Ltd.

Kleinwort Benson boosts wealth management team

He joins Kleinwort Benson from Deutsche Bank International

Macquarie Private Wealth expands Toronto team

He will lead an expanding team of advisors as Macquarie continues to add numbers to its ranks of top practitioners.

Independent wealth management firm expands with veteran ex-Morgan Stanley hire

He has more than $20 billion in investable client assets under management

HSBC Qatar appoints new Head of Wealth Management

He joins the Qatar business after 5 years with the HSBC Group working in a range of fast-growing economies, including roles in Turkey and India.

Canada's RBC to double Mideast wealth management team: executive

"We currently have 15 people in our Dubai office and will expect to double that in the next two to three years," Barend Janssens, head of the bank's wealth management in emerging markets told reporters in Dubai.

Senior UBS Australia energy banker to leave

He has worked on several energy deals including the A$3.4 billion takeover of Arrow Energy by Shell and Petrochina in 2010, the sources said.

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.

Three former M&I wealth management executives leaving BMO

Three former Marshall & Ilsley Corp. wealth management executives who joined BMO Financial Group last summer after its takeover of M&I have left or soon will be leaving BMO, the company said.

Tom Kalaris promoted to new role of executive chairman of the Americas

The bank said on Wednesday Kalaris will retain his current position as Chief Executive of the Wealth and Investment Management division but will help review the group's strategy in the Americas.

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.

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