- Managers of Wealth - Europe - Wealth, private banking and asset management news and opinion

Would Brexit spell the end for cross-border operations for Financial Services Firms?

The direction of the debate being pursued by the Leave Campaign suggests that, although leaving the EU would not necessarily mean that the UK must leave the single market, it might choose to do so.

Banks lead global turmoil in stocks as ‘Brexit’ vote sparks panic

These banks retain a focus on the U.K. — unlike rival HSBC, which also has a strong Asia base. Shares of HSBC traded around 4 percent lower on Friday.

Canaccord Genuity On Economic Implications of Brexit

'Regardless of the rights or wrongs, the results are in and we must now focus on where next for the UK.

Brexit: UK dependencies to be affected

Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man are outside of EU for most purposes

London investment bankers will be paid a lot less in Paris or Frankfurt

The fact that London bankers earn more than those in Paris or Frankfurt is not news.

Wealth Firms must improve digital maturity to avoid profit loss from HNW client and wealth manager attrition finds World Wealth Report 2016

Wealth management firms are missing the mark when it comes to implementing digital capabilities, and as a result, are putting profits, client, and employee retention at significant risk.

Axa UK sell-off: a sign of failure?

Following the sale of the Axa Elevate platform to Standard Life last month, its departure signalled the start of the much-anticipated consolidation of the platform sector.

Phoenix Financial PR takes Silver at the Citywealth Brand Management & Reputation Awards 2016

Gordon Puckey, Founder and Managing Director at Phoenix Financial PR said, “We are fortunate to work with a number of outstanding businesses and some first class business leaders, predominantly in the fields of wealth management and asset management

Report shows minor fall in M&A activity in Q1 2016

This also represents a fall of 28 per cent compared with Q4 2015 where 29 deals took place – the highest recorded number since Q3 2012.

Japan's Weakness Presents Opportunities for Europe's Investors Land of the rising currency set for further inflows

The benchmark index currently sits at about 40% of its 1989 peak.

Pension freedoms, expats and the EU Referendum

This lack of awareness grows among the younger age groups with 40 per cent aged 25 to 34-years-old not having heard of pension freedoms.

Firing Line: Thomas Salter

Mr Salter said: “For us, it is very good to have this sort of backing, not just from a financial point of view, but from the perspective that these are very seasoned financial grandees.

Bahrain keen on expanding ties with Russia

Adviser to prime minister expresses interest in activating agreements with Russia in order to boost bilateral trade

Lloyds accuses CMA of 'obvious flaws' in its study on banking sector

The bank added that the CMA should not rely on price estimates to either conclude the state of the banking industry or to discover new ways to increase competition.

UK Affluents Manage Their Money via Digital Means

For example, according to a June 2016 report from consumer and market analysis company CACI DataLab, UK affluents were more likely to manage their bank account online than the general population.

China, Poland Boost Investment And Trade

China's Xi Jinping and his Polish counterpart Andrzej Duda were on hand as the China Railway Express ended its 13-day journey from Chengdu, capital of central Sichuan province.

Firms face £20million fines for losing your private data: Report also says firms' bosses should be penalised if businesses suffer a data breach

And criminals who hack and sell private information – including names, addresses, phone numbers and bank details – should be jailed for up to two years, according to the cross-party panel.

Comment, Analysis & Research