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It’s not a Close thing for Brothers

Awards were presented to those companies and brokers who have consistently offered the most competitive products

Schroders agrees to buy Swiss private equity firm

The acquisition of Adveq accelerates the growth of Schroders’ private assets business and complements existing capabilities and expertise in the real estate and infrastructure finance sectors.

Coutts announces sharpened focus on investment management

Peter Flavel, CEO of Coutts, said: “It’s a great time for Coutts. In 2016, we grew our investment AUM by £2bn, our investment performance sits at the top quartile over 1 and 3 years and our disciplined investment process and principles c

Market Perspective - Rothschild Wealth Management

Some setback for markets still seems overdue: March’s brief dip does not qualify. Several potential geopolitical flashpoints outside the US and Europe could trigger one. The calendar itself is becoming less friendly.

GAM touts tangible results of turnaround as activist fight hots up

Swiss asset manager posts a quarter of net inflows and says turnaround is on track but its activist opponent has picked up another supporter

UK wealth manager opens South Africa office

Based in Johannesburg, the new office will be led by Paul Heber, who has extensive experience in wealth management in the region.

Barclay Brothers Bid for Grosvenor House Hotel, Times Reports

The Times said Roy must raise 1.3 billion pounds in bail and has a deadline of Monday to deposit several hundred million pounds to the Indian regulator.

My sadness at Duncan Lawrie winding down

The forthcoming closure means 39 full time members of staff in both the bank and the fiduciary services company are losing their jobs.

Wealth managers come together to tackle the key issues affecting the industry

London to remain a competitive global wealth management hub

Pub Club: Jamie Fletcher, Sarasin & Partners

‘It can be a difficult conversation, because we are in a context of value underperforming for about the last seven years, and it can be scary when something works so well!’

Polar Capital reports increase in AUM

The boutique fund manager has bounced back after sluggish growth in the aftermath of the Brexit referendum with the former Miton-duo Georgina Hamilton and George Godber setting up a UK Value long only UCITS fund earlier this year.

Embark swoops on Charles Stanley firm to create SIPP titan

The deal sees Embark pay £2m upfront for the firm, £1m after the first year and a further £1m once certain targets are met.

PraxisIFM Group lists on The International Stock Exchange

The Guernsey-registered business, with assets under administration in excess of $40bn and revenues of more than £30m, has around 300 staff across 10 jurisdictions

UK launch of first international specialist wealth management service for LGBT market

The Equality Wealth service was first launched and piloted in Hong Kong

Wealth management needs a digital upgrade

People increasingly have to provide for their own retirement or save extortionate amounts to get on housing ladder.

Boutique founder hits out at benchmark huggers

Fund managers need to follow their convictions and keep in line with the wants and needs of their clients.

Hargreave Hale reports record FuM

Last year, the firm relocated its Blackpool headquarters to a new purpose built site, paving the way for expansion and a recruitment drive which has resulted in the appointment of more than 31 front and back office staff since the move.

Chinese Group Buys European Wealth Manager

This transaction is a significant milestone for us and a strong endorsement for our business.

5 Hats Every Wealth Manager Must Wear

In our industry wealth managers aspire to deliver holistic solutions to the affluent.

DBS Sees Opportunity in Brexit

Singapore's largest bank thinks the recent Brexit vote by the U.K. could lead to more business links between Asia and Britain.

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