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Barclays links with Aegon and Zurich to launch workplace platform

The proposition will give access to Barclays Wealth & Investment Management funds

Lib Dem Wealth Tax Crackdown On Heirlooms

Families could be forced to pay a tax on heirlooms including jewellery and paintings under the Liberal Democrat scheme.

Saxo Bank stamps footprint on Middle East's wealth business

Private wealth in the region took a beating during the financial crisis, as the Arabian Gulf's property crash and a collapse in equity markets hammered assets.

European private banking group launches new UK merchant bank

The group has gained FSA approval to launch a UK-focused private merchant bank, targeting companies, family offices and wealthy individuals.

WH Ireland Buys Former Seymour Pierce Wealth Management Unit

The consideration of £25,000 was paid by WH Ireland in cash on completion of the Transaction.

Barclays’ wealth arm scraps admin fee plans and cuts buy list

In line with our commitment to identify fund pricing solutions which will be of direct benefit to our clients,

Lombard Odier to merge global and emerging bond divisions

Gregor MacIntosh will head up the firm’s global and emerging fixed income teams

14th annual report on the UK HNW sector - RESEARCH

The majority of the HNWIs (60%) do not wish to be actively involved in the management of their assets, but most would wish to understand the investments made on their behalf.

Hiscox responds to broker demand with private client launch

The provider said Hiscox Private Client was opened following in-house research which showed that the majority of high net worth (HNW) customers don't use a HNW insurer.

Rothschild parent's Q3 revenues rise 22 pct

Also bolstered by a jump in merchant-banking proceeds.

Art Boom Forces Wealth Advisers to Develop an Eye

Even if collections are more like hobbies, financial advisers to the rich can't ignore the power that those beautiful and rare objects can hold over their clients - or the damage they could do to a client's financial well-being.

Standard Life in talks to buy Newton's wealth arm

The daily said the other bidders were Quilter, owned by private equity firm Bridgepoint, and private bank Rathbones.

Aberdeen acquires US asset manager

Artio is debt-free and had net asset value of $141 million (£90 million)

Royal Bank of Scotland boss defends right to bonus

British taxpayers own 81 per cent of RBS after it was bailed out at the height of the global financial crisis in 2008 with £45.5 billion of taxpayers' cash.

Societe Generale to reinforce organisation by refocusing on core businesses

A new pillar encompassing Corporate & Investment Banking and Private Banking, Global Investment Management Services, with a view to developing commercial and operational efficiency, specifically in terms of the flow business, with improved coordinatio

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