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Tax relief for charities and donors increased to £4.09bn in 2012/13, HMRC reveals

Figures show that charities claimed £3bn and donors claimed £1.09bn, including £510m from inheritance tax and £40m in payroll giving

Investec Wealth & Investment’s Ashes 2013 Cycle Challenge team have broken the £100,000 fundraising mark

Over 70 cyclists, including staff from IW&I and their guests, are participating in the ride which will cover all five Ashes Test grounds in five days in mid-July. The target is to raise £200,000 in total.

2plan Wealth Management post first profit

Keeping on top of overheads and investing in technology, particularly “bespoke” software, had also improved the firm’s financial performance,

Aberdeen Asset Management pair die in cycle tragedy

The fact that they died in such tragic circumstances while trying to help others less fortunate

Bonus Limit for Fund Managers Rejected in EU Parliament Vote

The European Parliament narrowly rejected proposals to ban fund managers from receiving bonuses amounting to more than their annual salary

AWD Chase de Vere profits hit as it braces for Keydata fight

Independent financial adviser Chase de Vere has posted a £11.6m loss for 2012

Government 'to ask Rothschild to advise on RBS split'

The Government is this week expected to ask Rothschild to advise it on separating RBS into a good bank and bad bank.

Ashcourt Rowan plans workplace push as earnings increase

he wealth management firm said it planned to develop its workplace pensions business to increase its market share

Seven firms which could buy Deutsche's regional wealth arm

Wealth Manager broke the news that Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management is readying a sale of its regional network and the bulk of the former Tilney business that it acquired in 2006.

Fortunes Grow For Ultra Wealthy In Core Europe Despite Tough Economic Conditions

Despite challenging global economic conditions, the ultra wealthy in France, Italy, Germany and Switzerland are getting wealthier and growing in numbe

Syz Group positions for better days with expansion plans

Swiss-based Syz & Co Group, encompassing the three business lines of private banking, institutional asset management and Oyster Funds

Axa Wealth closes pre-sale adviser helpline after post-RDR review

“These changes are designed to increase our support for our key adviser population through greater segmentation and tailored consultancy support.”

Kuwait wealth fund backs British recovery

Kuwait’s sovereign wealth fund has backed Britain’s recovery prospects as new data indicated the pace of growth may be picking up.

UBS France Revenue Seen Rising 10% as Bank Talks to Authorities

UBS AG (UBSN)’s French unit has boosted revenue by 10 percent in the first half as it returns to profit

Wealth manages struggling with transformational change

These dynamics are further compounded by shifting demographics and existing challenges around operations, technology, and talent management.

London ‘third most successful financial centre in wealth management’

Switzerland held its spot as the number one city for wealth management and private banking activities in the survey

Rothschild parent's net profit rises 16 pct

Independent investment bank Rothschild reported a 16 percent rise in net profit thanks to cost cuts and gains in its M&A and advisory business

London still attracting wealthy foreign buyers

Despite the increased tax liabilities of high value property owners in London the city still remains an extremely attractive location and investment opportunity for overseas buyers.

UK-based asset manager sets goal on global expansion

He joins from hedge fund Paloma Partners

Role of Family Offices in Wealth Management Today

There are significant challenges facing wealthy families today as they think about provisioning the kinds of services they require

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