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Charity goal achieved by Arbuthnot Latham

Arbuthnot Latham also welcomed Stephanie, wife of the late footballer Bobby Moore OBE, to speak about the work of the charity and its aim to raise awareness of bowel cancer.

RBC Continues Strategic Review of Its International Wealth-Management Business

RBC, Canada’s biggest bank by market capitalization, has closed wealth-management offices across Latin America and the Caribbean as growing regulatory pressure to counter money laundering affects the way banks do business around the world.

Andorra Follows Up on U.S. Inquiry by Cracking Down on BPA

Andorran judiciary officials had also raised questions. Whether for lack of expertise or energy, their investigations went nowhere.

Rothschild to help evaluate Gatwick and Heathrow's rival expansion

Sources said on Thursday that Rothschild would provide advice to ministers and officials in the wake of the publication of the final report of The Airports Commission, which is expected during the summer.

Private bank Coutts trims equity positions, favours Spain, Italy over Germany

Private bank Coutts is selling some of its equity positions after a sharp stock market rally in Europe and Japan since October

Dutch finance minister says no new time frame for ABN Amro listing

Dutch finance minister Jeroen Dijsselbloem said on Tuesday he could not set a time frame for when he will again seek a stock market listing for Dutch bank ABN Amro.

Sesame advisers look set to shun new network

A group of them have already said they will go directly authorised and use Bankhall’s services rather than join another network.

Sesame sweetens deal for ARs in Bankhall switch

Sesame has written to its appointed representatives promising a variety of benefits, including continuation of trail commission income, if they switch to sister company Bankhall or the as-yet unnamed ‘preferred partner’.

Half of IFAs only contact clients once a year

Almost half of advisers only contact their clients once a year regarding their investment portfolio, meaning that investors have little or no idea how their portfolios are doing, according to online platform Rplan.

Rothschilds to Rename Holding Company Amid Family Feud

The company that houses the Rothschild & Cie. investment bank plans to rename itself Rothschild & Co.

Why Deep-Pocketed American Moguls Are Backing Metro Bank’s Hill

He has gathered some very wealthy American backers along the way.

Is Iceland Killing Off Its Banks?

The report argues this would prevent further asset bubbles forming or reckless speculation in the market.

Russia’s ultra wealthy set to wait out crisis

The number of wealthy Russian investors employing a conservative wealth management strategy has more than quadrupled in two years

£1m stake in wealth boutique changes hands

A significant interest in European Wealth has been sold on the market.

Harrogate firm to launch high net worth wealth service

Both companies will continue to outsource investment management.

New Russian CFC Rules Will Impact Inbound U.S. Tax Planning

The primary investment sought by wealthy Russians typically has been U.S. real estate in cities such as New York and Miami.

Westminster Wealth Management strengthens team

Westminster Wealth Management has recruited experienced adviser Martin Cook for its mortgage broking team.

Goldman Sachs gives away £17m to UK charities

The investment bank increased its donations to UK charities in the past year, with schools and universities the main beneficiaries

The Lion Wakes: a Modern History of HSBC by Richard Roberts and David Kynaston: review

Jeremy Warner explores HSBC's rise from an outpost of empire to a global leviathan

Asset Managers fear Google as greatest threat to their industry

In a recent survey of 100 asset managers, Google ranked #1 as the company with the greatest potential to disrupt the asset management industry.

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