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World’s top fund firms build $4tn in private assets

SPECIAL REPORT: Citywire has tracked how the world’s largest 25 asset managers have been expanding their private markets divisions.

Deutsche Bank launches Research Institute to deepen analysis of major long-term global themes

The Deutsche Bank Research Institute (DBRI) will offer valuable insights from Deutsche Bank Research on geopolitics, macroeconomics, technology and the corporate landscape.

Hansard Global founder and president Leonard Polonsky dies

Dr Polonsky died on Friday 14 March at his home in New York

Oakglen Wealth boss: ‘You don’t need vast capital to enter our industry’

He suggested the claim that firms need over £100bn in assets under management to succeed “does not always hold true”.

Bridging the gap between wealth management and mental health

Maxine Lace talks about her learnings from working with clients in the front line at our latest Four Pillars of Capital dinner

Moving Abroad from the UK: Best Countries for HNWIs

Despite the non-dom scheme attracting wealthy foreign investors to the UK where they invested and created jobs, the Labour Government scrapped it.

UK economy has ‘disappointing’ start to year amid fall in GDP

Tariffs and increased labour costs were more worries than reality in January, the month covered by these numbers.

What kind of year was 2024 for ABN AMRO?

The Net Promoter Score (NPS), which indicates the willingness of clients to recommend the bank, has increased across all client units in 2024.

MM Meets… Nick Raine, CEO, Söderberg & Partners Wealth Management: ‘Concentrate on what you do best’

Platforms have tried, over time, ‘to be everything to everyone’, believes Nick Raine. Sometimes, he says, they should have said no

Swiss franc bond market: The year 2025 is a tough one

Overall, interest income is not keeping pace with interest expenses.

Four impactful approaches to boosting client engagement in wealth management

Often, clunky and outdated wealth management portals are not able to deliver those, and so client engagement suffers.

London venue for II Connect 2025 unveiled

The event will take place in London’s Marylebone district

IHT on pensions a ‘looming disaster’ for industry, experts warn

The survey, which gathered responses from 75 industry professionals, highlighted significant concerns about the fairness and practicality of the proposals.

Mortgage market rebounds with surge in new lending

People are clearly adjusting to what is the new normal when it comes to mortgage rates.

UK spending cuts likely while Trump whirlwind clouds investment picture, according to global fund manager survey

This survey showed that forecasts for 2025 GDP growth have slipped to 1.1% from 1.25% in the previous quarter.

Matthew Gilligan receives global STEP Founder’s Award for Outstanding Achievement

Matthew joins an elite group of recipients who have demonstrated an exceptional and sustained commitment to STEP, surpassing expectations.

UHNWIs shift focus from London addresses to luxury enclaves – Eccord

UHNW buyers showed preference for privacy, security, and exclusivity, driven by tax policy changes and lifestyle shifts.

Calastone research reveals tokenisation could save US$135 billion for asset management industry

The research also identifies that fund processing costs are projected to rise by 32% over the next three years, putting firms under increasing pressure to modernise.

Identifying vulnerable customers not a box-ticking exercise as FCA data reveals trust gap

The impact of the pandemic and the subsequent cost of living crisis has meant the industry has moved to improve things at a pace they may not have previously.

Insights from 125 years of investment experience

The “UBS Global Investment Returns Yearbook 2025” shows the market performance of the last 125 years for various asset classes.

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