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IFA consolidator buys Newcastle firm

PWM is the fourth financial planning firm to join IWP in the past month and its first acquisition in the north east of England.

Special report: London’s new generation of boutique wealth managers

The private banks, he recalls, were ‘riddled with conflict’ because of their commercial need to sell clients their own in-house investment products – regardless of whether they were the best available.

Schroders hands two laggard UK funds to AA-rated duo after value for money review

The asset manager also put four of its multimanager funds under review after finding nine of its 89 funds did not offer investors value value for money.

Overcoming complexity and realising opportunity in luxury French property

Against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, luxury French property remains an attractive investment choice for many high net-worth individuals (HNWIs).

The war on austerity is far from over

European macroeconomic policy is pulling down the global interest-rate structure together with the Bank of Japan’s explicit yield-curve targeting, limiting the steepening of the US yield curve.

Heather Tibbo shortlisted in Wealthbriefing European Awards 2021

In its ninth year, the awards aim to set organisations and individuals apart from their peers by showcasing top class performance and innovation.

LGT Bank Switzerland designated “Best Foreign Bank”

LGT impressed the jury in all six categories that were evaluated: interaction, holistic approach, transparency, costs, risk disclosure and portfolio structure

Quadruple Shortlisting for JTC at Citywealth Brand Management & Reputation Awards 2021

Citywealth received over two hundred submissions for these awards that were reviewed by an independent judging panel,

UK heading for biggest economic boom since 1948 – Barclays chief

Jes Staley says bank continues to take ‘cautious view’ of impact of Covid-19 pandemic

Barclays shares fall despite profits surge and sunny outlook for UK economy

Quarterly earnings more than doubled but a patchy performance from its investment arm and caution on cost spooked investors.

A defining moment for companies tackling climate change

The year 2021 may well turn out to be decisive for climate action.

Hampden & Co reports significant growth in 2020

Revenue, deposits and loans all increase following strong demand for access to banking expertise in the face of the Covid pandemic

Amundi - Q1 2021 results

Amundi recorded very good performances in the first quarter of 2021

St. James's Place enjoys 'exceptional' start to the year

Record flows and positive investment returns take funds under management to £135 billion

Coutts starts 2021 strong with an increase in profits

This quarter also saw us agree the sale of our Adam & Company investment management business and AIM legal entity.

Quilter Investors appoints RWC as manager of its Global Equity Value Fund

The fund will follow the same investment philosophy implemented by the RWC Global Income Fund

Brunel Wealth expands with the acquisition

The addition of Academy Associates takes FUM at Brunel Wealth to £240m.

Global Financial Crisis vs Covid-19 Pandemic

Global banks have recovered significantly since the floor at around 0.7x book value, a similar level to the trough during the GFC.

Women and wealth: trends that shape philanthropy, risk and choosing trustees

Around the world, women are increasing their wealth faster than at any point in history. While the current pandemic and economic headwinds are likely to slow women’s wealth, it’s expected to be a bump in the road, rather than lead to any signi

Schroders' assets under management edges up £9 billion in three months to new record

Its asset management division was responsible for more than £8bn of that increase, with its recently launched wealth division bringing in £0.8bn in the three months.

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