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The Richest in 2020

Bill Gates keeps his spot as number two richest

Quilter advice business establishes telephone based service

The initiative will offer advice to customers who may not otherwise be able to access to financial advice and is a key step in Quilter’s aim of increasing the accessibility of professional financial advice across the UK.

Rathbones takes over £450m Barclays Wealth business

This transaction represents another success for Rathbones as we deliver on our growth strategy.”

Banque Syz reports profit but suffers CHF 615m net outflows

Banque SYZ posts full-year 2019 net profit of CHF 7.1 million

How locked down wealth managers are keeping clients in touch

Wealth managers explain how they are reassuring their clients at a time of great uncertainty over their investments.

This is a golden opportunity to show the merits of stock markets

Drastic times call for unorthodox action. That’s why we have written an open letter to UK companies showing our support during this unprecedented period, when the very raison d’etre of the stock market will be tested.

UBP launches new frontier market strategy

The fund aims to take advantage of the attractive return potential offered by investments in frontier markets, due to risk premiums overestimating default probabilities and underestimating recovery values as well as to the window of opportunity offered by

Van Lanschot Kempen postpones 2019 dividend payment

Van Lanschot Kempen aims to sustainably preserve and create wealth for its clients

Reuss Private pays no dividends despite 27% rise in net income

‘As entrepreneurs, we are on an equal footing with our partners and customers – this is an advantage that should not be underestimated compared to the larger banks.’

Gendered financial inequality in light of Covid-19 - comment from Close Brothers

Female workers are twice as likely to have less than £5,000 in workplace savings compared to their male

EFG to nominate board of directors chair and two members

At this year’s Annual General Meeting, EFG’s Chair of the Board of Directors, John Williamson, has decided not to stand for re-election.

Millennials drive asset managers to change course on ESG

Some reports have suggested £5trn globally is expected to be handed down to the next generation over the next few years.

Covid-19: Relaxation of Directors' Duties

This is undoubtedly good news for directors who are having to respond to the fast moving challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic

We are delighted to announced we have been nominated at the 2020 Citywealth Brand Management and Reputation Awards

ZEDRA is focused on building a strong digital presence.

Shifting ground: Corporate governance for real estate clients in light of COVID-19

The preservation of value, as well as the safety of tenants and visitors, is coming into focus in the current climate.

COVID-19 special: Spotlight on sectors

The Nikko AM team has provided a brief outline of some of the issues that we see across the major sectors.

Swiss bank Vontobel plans to open Milan office, eyes business after epidemic

Vontobel’s wealth management business for Italian clients, previously managed out of Zurich as well as from Italian-speaking Locarno and Lugano in Switzerland, will be handled by a larger team it wants to build up in Milan.

Owl Private Office divides into two separate businesses in collaborative demerger

OWL has grown successfully in recent years and has been recognised as a top Family Office Service Provider by Spears and as a top Investment Consultant by TheWealthNet.

Basel boutique acquires fund and two PMs

Hänggi said: ‘We are pleased to have found in Tareno a professional and successful partner who supports our efforts to promote charitable interests.’

Wealth planning in times of crises: immediate-, near- and medium-term considerations

Modern travel and technology has enriched global families’ lives for the last few decades.

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