01/04/2016
Hedge fund manager Crispin Odey warns of threats to global economy
2015 ended with quite a lot of excitement still to be had.
Wealth and Asset Management
12/31/2015
New Year financial resolutions by Penny Lovell
“Character is the ability to carry out a good resolution long after the excitement of the moment has passed.” — Cavett Robert
12/30/2015
Quarterly Investment Strategy - C. Hoare & Co
Now we find ourselves at a crossroads; will this long recovery continue or will it be disrupted by an upset in Asia, or perhaps even the US?
12/29/2015
Fair trade regulator CCI clears RBS India-Sanctum Wealth deal
Sanctum Wealth is a firm led by Shiv Gupta, who heads RBS' private banking operations in India.
12/27/2015
New Brooms: Bank CEOs embark on clean up
Leaders at Barclays, Deutsche and Credit Suisse face a tough 2016
12/24/2015
Gulf clients look to Al Rayan Bank for long-term ‘safe’ UK property investments
Will the new UK stamp duty charges announced in the autumn budget have a negative impact on foreign investment into property?
12/24/2015
AND THE WINNER WAS... (and Hitler’s Ball) by Justin Urquhart Stewart
This article represents a personal and light-hearted view from 7IM, and is based on current financial news and events around the world.
12/24/2015
Safra, Coutts Boost Swiss Bank Program Fines Near $1 Billion
The Swiss Bank Program, which was announced on Aug. 29, 2013, provides a path for Swiss banks to resolve potential criminal liabilities in the United States.
12/24/2015
Top financial reads for the Christmas holidays by Penny Lovell
“A room without books is like a body without a soul.” - Marcus Tullius Cicero
12/24/2015
Boxing clever: Nedgroup's multi-management chief on long-term plans
Garvin, who oversees $2.5 billion (€2.34 billion) in assets, has his own long-term credentials – the Cape Town-based fund selector has been in the multi-management business for 19 years and has had a global remit for a decade.
12/23/2015
Top UK trust in last 25 years changes manager and cuts fees
The appointment of ICG as manager is an exciting new development for Graphite Enterprise which builds on our highly successful relationship with them for more than 25 years.
12/23/2015
What asset managers can learn from digital disrupters
There is growing discontent with current incumbents, and this remains a key factor in why investors are eschewing traditional investment management routes.
12/23/2015
Schroders and M&G will not exit Investment Association
Extended membership for six months
12/22/2015
'Unhelpful' advice labels should be reviewed - OMW
Old Mutual calls for the UK government to find ways to decrease the wealth management industry’s regulatory burden, in response to the Financial Advice Market Review.
12/21/2015
Wiener Privatbank SE signs contracts of sale to acquire the banking operations of Valartis Bank (Austria) AG
The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
12/21/2015
Wealth manager plans European acquisitions
Declined to provide details of potential acquisition targets.
12/21/2015
High net worth investors shift focus towards alternatives - Stonehage Fleming
The firm conducted interviews with 78 families and advisers, representing wealth of £120bn, outlining challenges in the transfer of wealth across generations.
12/21/2015
What Does A Friendly Relationship Between Trump And Putin Mean For Rich Russians?
We just position quite well for those of high net worth to continue putting money into the United States,” Ed Mermelstein, a real estate attorney, consultant and developer in New York, said.
12/21/2015
Dealmakers are Banking on Asset Management
Dealmaking in the asset management space is underscored by Loeb president Jamie Kempner's recent strategic alliance
12/21/2015
Brewin's wealth head Ford focusing on growth
As Brewin Dolphin has become one of the biggest names in the UK wealth sector, Ford’s career has progressed in parallel.