03/20/2015
StanChart investors press bank to consider leaving London
The increase in the bank levy may make it sensible to move
Wealth and Asset Management
03/20/2015
Luxembourg SARL - Corporate Environment Summary
Luxembourg has been recognised across the world as offshore vehicles that can be successfully used in a variety of International Business, carry out commercial and industrial activities.
03/20/2015
Crown Prince meets Group CEO of LGT Group Foundation
He welcomed the group's interest in expanding its financial operations in Bahrain
03/20/2015
Bill Winters: Saviour or axeman for Standard Chartered?
Activist shareholders have their wish and the well-respected Winters was broadly given the thumbs up when news of his appointment emerged last month. But will the bank’s employees welcome him with open arms?
03/19/2015
Crestbridge provides ManCo services to unique socially responsible investment fund
"We are delighted to participate in the launching of this Fund, reinforcing our position both as a leading SuperManco in Luxembourg but also a supporter of the socially responsible investment market", commented Daniela Klasén-Martin, Mana
03/19/2015
City of London Wealth Management Award Winners 2015
The purpose of the City of London Wealth Management Awards is to recognise and promote quality of service from Wealth Management companies and individuals.
03/19/2015
Investment Quorum's Petronella West proclaimed Wealth Manager of the Year
Petronella West, Director - Private Clients at independent boutique wealth management firm Investment Quorum, one of the wealth management industry’s best known and most respected figures, has been proclaimed winner of the ‘FactSet Award for W
03/19/2015
Nerine in the running for Citywealth Independent Trust Company of the year
The shortlisting follows hot on the heels of Nerine’s win in the ‘Best Independent Trust Company’ category at the prestigious STEP Private Client Awards last year.
03/18/2015
Bringing the C-Word back to Wealth Management by Annie Catchpole, Scorpio Partnership
If your wife tells you that she doesn’t want a birthday present, should you buy her one anyway?
03/18/2015
Brewin and Towry ranked top advisers for digital engagement
Brewin Dolphin has topped a list of the best financial adviser digital content and communications, in a study which was broadly critical of the digital engagement of most adviser firms.
03/18/2015
Halifax Share Dealing Wins the Public Vote
At a ceremony at The Guildhall last night announcing the winners of The City of London Wealth Management Awards, Natasha Kaplinsky presented Halifax Sharedealing with the Award for Best Execution-Only Equity Sharedealing Service.
03/17/2015
HSBC sneaks out details of £4m windfall for 11 executives
The biggest winner was Samir Assaf, the head of its investment bank, who received shares worth almost £1.1million.
03/17/2015
HSBC begins closing Jersey accounts
The bank is carrying out checks on the identity and address of thousands of its customers on the Channel Islands, and is closing accounts that do not meet tax compliance standards.
03/17/2015
New investment firm intends to 'shake up' cash market
Aiming to 'shake-up' the cash deposit market, the service allows users to have a new account with an underlying bank in 24 to 48 hours.
03/17/2015
Espírito Santo’s Miami Bank in Talks to Be Bought by Benacerraf Family
Arm of collapsed Espírito Santo empire in negotiations with Venezuelan banking family
03/17/2015
Job losses as RBS closes Jersey wealth management business
33 employees in the International Wealth Management and Technology Services teams face the prospect of redundancy.
03/16/2015
Everyone In Norway Is A Millionaire... On Paper At Least
If you are dreaming of becoming a millionaire, getting the Norwegian nationality might be a good step.
03/16/2015
EFG Asset Management's Mansfield Mok Awarded 'Alpha Manager of the Year 2015'
Mansfield is one of 181 managers recognised by FE as the top 10% of managers with funds registered in the UK. In the China/Greater China sector,
03/16/2015
Oracle Capital Group Signs Strategic Partnership Agreement
Partnership enhances Oracle Capital Group's global reach through access to Chinese market.
03/16/2015
RBS thinning out bidders for Coutts
UBP is the preferred bidder and an agreement might be reached as early as this month, said the people, who cautioned that the talks could still be delayed or fall apart.