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Banque de Luxembourg consolidates AM units into €18bn arm

The teams’ formidable experience will be the foundation for the development of our business in a constantly-evolving market and regulatory environment.

Natixis to Sell H2O Stake to Investment Firm’s Management

“It’s subject to regulatory approval, and we’re doing this in an orderly manner in a transition that has at the heart of it the interest of our clients.” For much of the past decade, H2O has been a jewel in the crown of Natixis&am

Diary of a Fund Manager - Mind the Gap

The seasonal tranquillity was disturbed by the need to pay attention to latest US stimulus package and Brexit.

Eric Syz: ‘80% of active managers are index huggers’

Private banking chief on succession, searching for alpha and partying with Andy Warhol

Tyneside wealth manager Seven Bridges fuels new growth with office move

The firm is also launching a recruitment drive after moving to new offices in Gateshead

It's a happy New Year for AJ Bell's founder as he cashes in £17m of shares in the investment platform

Bell, a 54-year-old father of four, owes almost the entirety of his wealth to the company he founded and now leads.

Banks fall on lack of clarity for financial services

‘Nerves remain over what deal will be struck in 2021 when it comes to financial services’

Working for a Shrinking Asset Manager Is No Fun

The logic that compelled Standard Life and Aberdeen to merge is still persuasive.

EM local bonds shine in a low-yield world

With developed market yields stuck at zero, EM local bonds look increasingly attractive, especially given these economies' strong fundamentals.

Going Multi-Asset and Emulating the Funds Sector is the way Forward for 2021

This share, listed in London, should be a reasonably straightforward way to double your money in 2021.

2021’s major investment risks – but why it could be a year of massive opportunity

It comes as investors around the world focus on rebalancing portfolios for 2021, after a year no-one expected.

Life After London: Covid-Era Exodus Isn’t Just for the Wealthy

Property prices away from capital rise as London’s sink

Global banks generate record $125bn fee haul in 2020

Capital markets businesses boosted by frenzy of share and debt sales during pandemic

Covid led to huge London property exodus, says Hamptons

Londoners bought homes outside capital worth £27.6bn, largest amount spent since 2007, says lender

UK's biggest financial firms have given boards near-80% pay rise since 2009

Shareholder advisers and high pay campaigners call for greater transparency on director fees

Cantor Fitzgerald cheers 39% growth in revenues after Merrion Capital takeover

The group reported revenues of €34m, up from €25m in 2018.

Holiday Inn launches 'Stay/Test/Go' package at Heathrow property

We recognise that people do want to and need to travel, but they must stay safe and protected.

UK wealth firm sees opportunity in ‘declining’ Qrops market

A lot of advisers in the sector are ‘screaming out for new products’, says CEO

Head 2 Head: Should mortgage brokers diversify into areas such as wealth management?

While qualifying to be a wealth manager is not a walk in the park as it is the equivalent of the first year at degree level, the rewards for both brokers and their clients are worth it.

Fairstone snaps up Bath & Bristol adviser

The deal brings with it eight advisers and secures a gross fee income of £1.25m for Fairstone.

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