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Current themes in private wealth structuring

Another key piece of data is that billionaires in Asia are getting older which should signal significant transfer of wealth over the next two decades

Charles Stanley boosts profits but warns of higher volatility

The company also said uncertainty around Brexit would “continue to give rise to economic volatility in the UK”.

SocGen to sell Belgian private banking unit - L'echo

SocGen bought the Belgian private banking business, la banque De Martelaere, in 2001 for 78 million euros ($91.57 million), according to L’echo

Swiss private bank Julius Baer plans expanding in Europe

Baer’s European business chief has an eye on Britain, Germany and Spain as new business matches high-growth Asia

How Wealth in the Hands of Women Can Change the World

Money is power. And women are getting more of both. Sherry Paul tells us what to do with it.

The 25 biggest wealth managers in the world revealed

The top five groups run over $5.8 trillion in assets with Asian groups making their presence felt in this year's ranking.

Swiss bank Julius Baer says Europe matches Asia for new business

European and Asian customers account for roughly a quarter each of the group’s assets under management, according to sources.

PBI conference: London to remain key wealth hub amid Brexit

He cited findings by Boston Consulting Group that indicated global private wealth to be $167trn in 2016 with wealth is expected to accelerate to $223trn by the end of 2021.

Mirabaud Offspring in Start Blocks

Nicolas Mirabaud has been a limited partner since 2015 – the training grounds, so to speak, for offspring likely destined to enter the family partnership.

French asset manager Comgest opens London office

“Comgest has always taken a long-term view."

Is meeting the fund manager a must?

For John Moore, senior investment manager at Brewin Dolphin, the personal information he can get from such meetings is important.

Jupiter takes a cooler look at Vietnam

Market performance is supported by a number of developments in Vietnam, which Jupiter’s Teverson believes will help the country be re-classified as an emerging market.

EFG International to realign its governance structure

A new Global Business Committee will comprise 13 members, including the heads of EFG’s global regions.

The 200 Year Life... by Penny Lovell

Age shall not wither us so long as our minds remain hopeful, our optimism ever new.

Canaccord cracks UK wealth top 10 with Hargreave Hale buy

Canadian parent Cannacord singled out the performance of the UK division, saying it had produced the 'most substantial’ contribution to its global wealth management operations.

Standard Life: wealth managers are switching to financial planning

Standard Life has itself built up a £4 billion restricted national advice business through acquisitions.

Investec Asset Management expands into Portugal

The company has approximately €119bn in assets under management.

Wealthy investors attempt to cash in on class action lawsuits

Normally the preserve of large institutional investors, company pension schemes and insurance companies, funds in this area are occasionally open to private investors.

Invesco fees row is a tragedy for shareholder democracy

Retail investors are the biggest shareholders, but their voice is unlikely to be heard

Firms open door to MPS expansion

For John White, the CEO of Sanlam UK’s wealth division, the two services are an easy fit, with financial planning the natural starting point for looking after clients.

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