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Group head of private clients leads management-led buyout of Dublin-based securities firm

Blow for Invesco Perpetual as St James's Place pulls £8bn in funds and hands it to departed stockpicker Neil Woodford

SJP says this will ensure continuity of manager for its investors.

Hargreaves tops FCA's investments complaints list

Hargreaves Lansdown has topped the FCA's list of consumer complaints in the investments category during the second half of 2013.

Hargreaves tops FCA’s investment complaints list after 500% jump

Hargreaves Lansdown Asset Management witnessed a 500% increase in complaints in the latter half of 2013, the latest FCA figures show.

WMA claims victory as EU scraps share trade restrictions

The Wealth Management Association claims 'common sense prevailed' as the European Parliament is set to adopt changes to its comprehensive regulation on investment products.

Swiss and Global AM bond fund targets emerging markets at turning point

Swiss and Global Asset Management has launched an unconstrained emerging market bond fund that aims to achieve annual returns of between 6 and 10 per cent.

Axa drops large portfolio charges

Axa Wealth has reduced charges for larger portfolios on its Elevate investment platform.

WH Ireland could close offices as it launches cost cutting review

‘We have a high cost-to-income ratio and are focusing on reducing our cost base. We are reviewing our smaller accounts,’ Killingbeck said.

Wealth boss sells down £760k stake in business

The chief executive of Bromsgrove-headquartered AFH Financial Group has sold almost £800,000 worth of his shares in the firm.

Oldest private bank in Germany appoints new PB head

He has been with Berenberg since 2009 and who was previously re-sponsible for International Private Banking, thereby assumes global responsibility for all of the Private Banking activities

Nedbank Private Wealth appoints UK advisor

The Manchester-based company will provide advice to UK-based clients of the bank

Wealth Structuring 20:20 by Appleby Global

A feature publication that aims to tap into the issues facing high net worth individuals and their advisers

Brewin Dolphin shuts two offices for Bournemouth launch

The announcement is the latest episode in the ongoing rationalisation of Brewin regional network

Wealth firm partners Peterborough council for infrastructure fund

The fund is targeting an ‘above inflation return’ for investors, with an emphasis on yield.

Wealth and asset management: 2014 key themes

Based on our analysis, these are some of the key themes we expect to emerge in 2014, organized by region:

Ashcourt Rowan completes UKWM acquisition

This increases its nationwide footprint to 17 offices and its assets to over GBP5 billion, of which GBP2.2 billion is discretionary and managed.

Wealth manager swoops on London-based IFA firm

A wealth management firm in Cheltenham has sealed a deal to buy a London-based independent financial advisory firm.

Liontrust assets rise but net inflows down on previous year

Group reports assets of £3.6bn but net inflows into business lower than last financial year; targets Europe with four Dublin-based funds.

Wealth management sector shrinks under tighter regulations

The fragmented UK wealth management sector is shrinking as firms quit, bulk up or look to service a more profitable slice of the country's growing number of rich clients, to cope with costly new regulations.

Workplace pensions "a total no-brainer"

The changes in pensions legislation, which were announced by Chancellor George Osborne in the recent Budget

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