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World's second-oldest bank is used to taking long view

A bank established more than 400 years ago does not need to rush into things.

BNP Paribas to simplify its wealth management structure

The move would fit with the bank’s broader plan to review operations, cut expenses and boost cross-selling, as compliance and regulatory costs weigh on profitability targets.

Close Bros Asset Finance sets the pace for the industry as staff nurturing plans expand

At the same time, and quite apart from loan growth, CBAF successfully managed to differentiate itself in the marketplace – and from its competitors – in a series of unique corporate manoeuvres.

Sometimes, the wisdom of life can be found “in a grain of sand” by Penny Lovell

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Banker to the Queen, Coutts, is to close its Liverpool branch in weeks

Coutts targets wealthy people with at least £1m in 'investable assets' and has been in the city for less than 13 years

Tilney denies interest in Towry acquisition

The reports follow the news in December that Palamon Capital Partners, Towry’s private equity backers, had decided to sell the advice business, then reportedly valued at £600m, after giving up on plans to float it on the stock market.

Yearsley teams up with ex-Hargreaves colleagues for HNW service

Davies and Yearsley worked alongside each other at Hargreaves Lansdown where the former was a board director and latter worked in fund research.

Three iconic personalities on display at SYZ

The Swiss banking group SYZ has unveiled a new advertising campaign centred on iconic personalities.

Praise for JTC in SafeCharge Guernsey migration

The group's migration to Guernsey represents a key milestone and gives us a strong base from which to access the major London investment market and continue to grow the business

GAM targets new markets, plans global expansion

As GAM eyes expansion in Asia, Europe, and Latin America; James Weston explains his role as the head of international advisory and how the asset manager differentiates itself from its peers.

True Potential launches retiring IFA service

This comes as research from True Potential suggested the number of advisers has plummeted from about 200,000 sales advisers in 1990 to less than 23,000 financial advisers today.

Fosun considers selling stake in German BHF Bank to Oddo

BHF Kleinwort Benson Group has announced that the Company's Board of Directors has published its response memorandum in respect of the mandatory public takeover bid launched by Oddo et Cie SCA

HSBC board to meet, China's role in Hong Kong a factor in HQ debate

At the two-day meeting, directors will also focus on the bank's strategy, with a decision on the domicile issue possibly coming as early as this week.

Credit Agricole to integrate private banking businesses into single brand

"It gives us one single brand and identity. It also moves us into a new business model where we approach our clients in a more holistic manner," head of Indosuez wealth management Patrick Ramsey told The Straits Times as he announced the change

Multi-family office signs MoU for Expansion to India

He has been the architect of several cross border transactions from countries like UK, Germany, Singapore, Vietnam and United States.

Wealth consolidator set for buy spree after busting forecasts

Since the Conservative election win, new business at the firm has increased significantly, with recurring revenue rising 65% to £13.6 million.

“Good news and good prices don’t go together” – St. James’s Place

Global economic fundamentals are performing better than markets had been indicating. James de Uphaugh, of Majedie Asset Management and fund manager of the St. James’s Place UK Growth fund, summed up the long-term opportunity presented by such period

Tilney launches smart beta-focused multi-asset range

Tilney BestInvest subsidiary, Tilney for Intermediaries, has launched a range of five risk-rated, multi-asset funds.

Brown Shipley chair steps down

He was appointed chairman on April of last year, taking over from Alan Dickinson.

Sanlam Re-launches Marlow office

The office will serve as a regional hub supporting Sanlams growing profile in Thames Valley area and is looking to recruit appropriately qualified financial advisers to join its Wealth Planning team with immediate effect.

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