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Champagne investors see big bucks in fizz

The British public's thirst for champagne – both to drink and as an investment – has fizzed to record levels, spurred by the Diamond Jubilee and the anticipation of the Olympic Games.

Adviser comparison site launches with IFP and Nucleus backing

VouchedFor.co.uk, today launches its new financial adviser comparison site in conjunction with several founding partners – Institute of Financial Planning, FundsNetwork, Nucleus and Voyant – who will support in rapidly establishing VouchedFor

Only 19% of treasure assets owned by wealthy individuals globally are held for financial motivations, according to new Barclays report

Only 19% of treasure assets - which include items such as precious jewellery, fine art, antique furniture, classic automobiles and precious metals - are held for financial motivations , according to the latest report in the Wealth Insights series from Bar

Swiss Private Bank to buy asset management branch of Banco Santander

The bank stated that it was not buying back Banco Santander’s Swiss entity as it is now.

China's Sovereign Wealth Fund Cuts Europe Exposure

Lou did not detail the extent to which the fund had reduced its European investments, but the paper reported him as saying that CIC had scaled back exposure across public asset markets.

Hedgies Squeezed in Mayfair as Offices Become Homes

Landlords in Mayfair and St. James’s, two of London’s most expensive neighborhoods, are exploiting a shrinking supply of new or refurbished office space to charge hedge funds and financial firms the highest rents in three years.

"Safe-haven" investments may no longer be valid, say experts

Investors should rethink how they should invest in current volatile markets.

Wealth can be a double-edged sword according to Wealth Insights research from Barclays

The survey of 2000 high net worth individuals globally looked at a number of issues relating to succession planning including whether wealth leads to family conflict and the question of whether parents around the world trust their children to protect thei

Brooks Macdonald Plugs into Moneyinfo

The link, which feeds daily data from Brooks Macdonald to Moneyinfo, allows clients and advisers to see the holdings and values of any investment under the discretionary management of Brooks Macdonald.

New Private Banking offer at BNP Paribas Bank Polska

The new Private Banking offer includes also wealth planning and support in tax planning services realized by external entities.

Danielle Levy: will wealth management become a 'restricted' profession?

The FSA’s decision to stick to its guns with the inclusion of life products in its independence criteria will likely mean a proportion of the wealth management profession will become ‘restricted’ post-RDR.

Offshore private banking division to shut down

The private bank is to shut up shop in Guernsey

Lifestyle Investment - The Other Alternative for Savvy Investors?

As indicated by the London International Vintners Exchange (LIVEX), investments in fine wine have produced a 195% return over the past seven years.

The British Royals Aren't Even Billionaires‎

Her Majesty, the Queen, who is celebrating 60 years on the throne, helms the list with a net worth of at least US$ 510 million. Prince Charles is next with at least US$ 210 million.

Bank of Valletta focuses on personal attention in wealth management

Mr Scardino explained that the personalised and dedicated wealth management offering needed to be considered within the context of BOV’s universal offering, from financial planning to deposits and payments, foreign exchange, stockbroking, custody an

Liechtenstein-based private bank builds Dubai presence

The private bank seeking to expand its footprint and attract business from rich Middle Eastern clients

Kleinwort Benson Group's Contemplated Acquisition of BHF-Bank Progressing

RHJ International confirmed today that its wholly owned subsidiary Kleinwort Benson Group has secured the support of co-investors to finance the acquisition of BHF-Bank.

Walker Crips poaches investment managers from Ashcourt Rowan

Ashcourt Rowan moves investment management staff from its Savoy Investment Management subsidiary to stockbrokers Walker Crips.

Rich Greeks rush to London

AS the eurozone lurches from crisis to crisis and Greece teeters on the brink of default and exit from the euro, the number of wealthy European property buyers in London has surged

Deutsche Bank to integrate asset, wealth management

Anshu Jain, Co-Chairman of the Management Board and Group Executive Committee, said, "We have an enduring commitment to our universal banking model and will implement a team-based approach to leadership going forward."

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