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UBP Weekly View - Earnings season kicks off

This week, Q3 earnings will be in the spotlight, with the US’s largest banks set to lead the reporting season.

Quilter Investors launches absolute return equity fund

The fund is a long/short equity strategy that invests in large-and mega-cap companies, predominantly in the UK but also in Europe and the US.

“Negative interest rates have hardly any effect on the Swiss franc.”

Low volatility makes hedging inexpensive.

Royal London Asset Management strengthens private markets platform with new Asset Based Finance capability

The new capability forms part of Royal London Asset Management’s long-term ambition to build a leading private credit platform

Banks can avoid millions when migrating core banking systems

A bank's core banking system controls all processes, from account management and payment transactions to lending and reporting.

Quintet named Best Private Bank in Europe

First Luxembourg-headquartered firm to receive such recognition in 35-year history of Private Banker International Global Wealth Awards

Coutts in balancing act ahead of potential UK Budget fallout

The private bank is playing a fine balancing act with UK exposure ahead next month's Labour Budget.

Julius Baer faces credit losses from insolvent Degag Group, report says

"Some of the borrowers in this group are now facing financial difficulties."

Titan Wealth acquire Blacktower Group in “landmark” deal

The deal adds £2.2bn (US$3bn) to Titan’s AUM but also multiple jurisdictions due to Blacktower’s regulatory coverage

Saffery Trust leadership again recognised among Spear’s recommended advisors globally

The Spear’s 500 directory is widely regarded as one of the most respected guides for ultra-high-net-worth clients and their advisors.

SJP Academy welcomes 175 qualified advisers

The SJP Academy was established in 2012 and claims to be the “largest and most comprehensive financial adviser training and development programme in the UK.”

SJP’s disappointing run with KKR puts question mark over alts plans

Performance of the £2.2bn Diversified Assets fund has disappointed seven years after its inception, but SJP is sticking with KKR for the time being.

Titan Wealth receives FCA green light for IWP deal

Wealth firm hails ‘a significant milestone’

Donations from wealthy people increasing but lack of impact reporting a barrier, report says

The Modern Philanthropist report says that while “philanthropic giving is now the norm among HNWIs in the UK”, there remain barriers to engagement and major giving.

Bellevue Divests Subsidiary

The economic transfer took place retroactively as of September 30, 2025.

Luxembourg’s Quintet recognised as Best Private Bank in Europe

This was the first time in the 35-year history of the awards that a firm headquartered in the Grand Duchy received the title.

Wealth managers wake up to emerging markets

Asset managers are seeing a revival in interest in emerging markets, backed up by Citywire data.

Rathbones and UKSIF publish new guide to demystify sustainability fund labels

They aim to address investor concerns over greenwashing and restore trust and improve transparency in the sustainable investment space.

CIO Investment Insights: From Old Trafford to Wall Street - the case for staying the course

Welcome to the latest issue of Justin Onuekwusi, our CIO, quarterly insights.

The Great Wealth Transfer: Europe’s €3.5 trillion shift

To unpack the deeper implications, we spoke with ING chief economist, Marieke Blom, and global head of Private Banking, Wealth Management & Investments, Anneka Treon.

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