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Wealthy Russians flocking to London on investor visas

The number of investor visas granted increased from just 43 in 2008 to 320 last year and among the biggest growth is in the number of Russians seeking entry through this route.

Chelsea branch of wealth management firm Killik & Co reopens

Killik & Co has reopened its Chelsea branch at 45 Cadogan Street following extensive refurbishment, providing greater scope for its enlarged team of six to cater for its growing client base within the community.

French bankers miss a left turn and head to UK

Le Grand Depart has started early. High-earning Parisians who normally escape the French capital for the month of August have already crossed the Channel.

Barclays to launch structured products platform

Barclays is launching its online pricing and execution platform ‘Comet’ into the UK market, to allow wealth managers to transact their structured products business more efficiently.

Mondiale launches UK wealth management service

Included in the proposition is a multi-asset guaranteed capital investment vehicle that has proved hugely popular on the Continent, attracting some €36bn.

UBS will merge wealth mgmt, investment Offices - HZ says

Ulrich Hoffmann, currently head of operations in the wealth management unit, will lead the combined department, which will have 7,000 workers, the Swiss newspaper reported in a pre- release of an article to be published tomorrow.

Benjamin de Rothschild Sees French Wealth ‘Exodus,’ Bilan Says

Should France introduce an income tax based on nationality, de Rothschild said he would probably give up his French citizenship, Bilan reported in an interview to be published in tomorrow’s edition of the magazine.

Credit Suisse publishes a study on the tax burden in the Swiss cantons

According to Credit Suisse AG, for private individuals and companies alike, the cantons of central Switzerland remain the most attractive from a tax perspective.

The cost of acquiring a HNW client

Strategy consultants MDRC have today published a report on the cost of acquiring a HNW client.

Charities have to tackle 'new normal' economic conditions to survive - PwC

An economic climate of disappointing growth and volatility could be the 'new normal' for charities, prolonging the challenging fundraising climate, and further shocks cannot be ruled out.

Politicking around the tax treaties

Switzerland could declare in the words of Voltaire, "Lord, protect me from my friends; I can take care of my enemies."

Young Asian Entrepreneur seeks ePrivate Bank for modern, interactive relationship...

Private banks are known for their traditional, conservative ethos and European private banks in particular have always trumpeted their long and proud histories - old fashioned client service, together with the warm fuzzy feeling that comes from knowing yo

Investec/de Broë investment processes to merge by September

Investec Wealth & Investment is to integrate its investment process with that of Williams de Broë (WdB) by September, Wealth Manager can reveal.

Fact File: The Super-Rich

The combined wealth of the richest 1,000 people in the UK rose 4.7 per cent last year, surpassing a previous high set before the 2008 financial crisis. The result is a new global elite, living lives of luxury and privilege the rest of us can hardly fathom

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