02/08/2012
BNY Mellon announced as new Boat Race Title partner
Over 300,000 people watch the Race from the riverside and the event is shown live on BBC TV as well as being transmitted to over 200 countries around the world.
Wealth and Asset Management
02/08/2012
Former Merrill Lynch banker to promote Qatar as rival to the City
Famed for his "little black book" of City contacts, was also appointed one of David Cameron's ambassadors last year and advised the Mayor of London on measures the City should take to remain globally competitive.
02/08/2012
Vertem Asset Management judged one of best in the UK
Investment news and data specialist Citywire, has named the Collingwood Street firm in its Top Ten Wealth Manager profiles of the year for 2011.
02/07/2012
City's bars and retailers gear up for the annual bonus extravaganza
Stephen Hester, chief executive of Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), won't be collecting his £1m bonus this month, but thousands of other bankers will. Boodles, and other high-end jewellers, including Bulgari and Theo Fennell, in the historic Royal
02/07/2012
The rich lose a little faith in their wealth managers
The satisfaction levels of high new worth individuals (HNWIs) with their main contacts at UK wealth managers has fallen this year, with a decline in those saying they are 'very satisfied' with the service received.
02/07/2012
Coutts hosts 'Women in Philanthropy Forum'
On Friday, over 60 philanthropists came together at Coutts’ head office to discuss and explore the important role that philanthropy can play in supporting women and girls in the UK and internationally.
02/07/2012
Old Mutual sells asset management subsidiary to Goldman Sachs
Dwight is expected to become a wholly-owned subsidiary of GSAM in the second quarter of 2012.
02/06/2012
UBS makes a meal out of ethics at a client lunch
On its menu the bank claimed the food on offer was as ethically sound and tasty as their business practices
02/06/2012
Societe Generale Private Banking expands wealth management structure in France
Societe Generale Private Banking continues to strengthen its presence in France’s regions and is establishing its private banking teams in Nantes, Nice and Toulouse.
02/03/2012
Punter Southall acquires PSigma Asset Management
Punter Southall Group has today announced that it has taken 100 per cent ownership of fund management boutique PSigma Asset Management.
02/03/2012
Killik expands reach with private office launch
The Killik Private Office will provide a range of services, including investment management and wealth planning through to paying bills and organising meetings and travel.
02/03/2012
SGSS Italy secures custody mandate from BSI Wealth Family
SGSS was retained by BSI SIM for its recognised expertise and efficiency, in particular its ability to rationalise and optimise post-trading services related to custody and settlement, as well as for its flexibility in adapting its services to clients&
02/03/2012
The Global Wealth Management / Financial Services Professional Development Program
LawInContext has launched The Global Wealth Management / Financial Services Professional Development Program - a holistic distance learning training program, which is comprised of three distinct modules, each of which offers a global Fundamentals session,
02/03/2012
Stenham hires new risk head
He is a member of the firm’s Investment Advisory Committee and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of risk across the full range of Stenham’s funds and portfolios. Balan's assessment of risk encompasses the fundamental and quantitat
02/02/2012
Italians smuggle cash into San Marino to beat tax crackdown
Spooked by the crack down on tax evasion and endemic under-declaration of income, some Italians are squirrelling away cash in the tax haven of San Marino, one of the world's smallest countries.
02/02/2012
Garbutt & Elliott appoints new wealth management business head
He is a former managing director of Skipton Financial Services
02/02/2012
Up to 100 Coutts staff face axe in restructure
Up to 100 of Coutts’ front office staff face the prospect of redundancy, following the bank’s decision to separate its wealth management and private banking functions in the run-up to the retail distribution review.
02/02/2012
City of London Wealth Management Awards - Voting starts
A total of 37 firms met the criteria for the company shortlist, verified by an independent panel of judges.
02/01/2012
Investec Asset Management announces German collaboration
Investec Asset Management on Tuesday announced an agreement with Germany's Sal. Oppenheim
02/01/2012
Brewin Dolphin funds boosted by discretionary arm
The company said commission income, which fell to £17.5 million from £24.9 million a year earlier, had continued to fall into January but other income has held up.