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Most types of investment life forms participated, including pension funds, insurers, hedge funds and mutual funds.

Smith & Williamson man kills himself after affair

He worked for London-based investment bankers Smith & Williamson.

Neuberger Berman signs deal with private bank

Dik van Lomwel, regional head at Neuberger Berman said that the Italian market was important and that the deal was the latest collaboration with the bank since creating a private

Rothschild, bucking trend, contemplates new hires in Russia

A wave of restructuring was likely to last until the middle of next year

Lighthouse rejects Wealth managers bid

Listed on the UK main market and describes itself as a financial planning led wealth management firm

Profile: Why European Wealth director Hearn is returning to his roots

European Wealth has developed from a fledgling start-up to a £1.2 billion welter-weight in less than six years, with acquisitions a key factor in its expansion plans.

FAMR responses reveal who called for biggest reforms

The respondents range from small IFA firms to large providers and asset managers.

Shares in UK wealth managers get Budget boost

Over their lifetime, savers will be able to have contributions of 128,000 matched by the government for a maximum bonus of 32,000 pounds.

Barclays maintains Premier League relationship with new deal

The British banking group agreed a three year contract with Premier League that will take it up to the end of the 2018-19 season.

Rowan Dartington aiming to double assets over two years -

Rowan Dartington is aiming to near double its assets under management over the next two years, according to executive chairman Graham Coxell.

Spiralling Old Mutual platform costs ‘last straw’ for global expansion plans

The firm’s latest results, published on Friday, revealed UK platform adjusted operating profits rose 74 per cent year-on-year, from £19m in 2014 to £33m this year.

Persistent volatility in February and the origin of the word 'dovish' by Penny Lovell

“Markets love volatility” Christine Lagarde, first woman elected to head the International Monetary Fund

Technology and the consumer by Ben, 7IM

There are though a few topics we have investigated around the desk which, whilst maybe not directly impacting portfolios, are probably worth sharing.

Chinese drawn to investor visa scheme

In the first three years of the scheme, there were 55 applicants, mostly from China, but applicants also came from Russia, the Middle East and the US.

RBS cuts face-to-face service and brings in ‘robo-advisers’

The move soon comes after RBS, which is 73 per cent owned by government, posted its eighth successive net annual loss, dealing a blow to government plans to sell off the bank.

Private bank giant buys majority stake in wealth manager

The remaining stake will continue to be held by the firm’s executive partners.

NEWS ANALYSIS: No sacred cows as Old Mutual splits structure

This reflects how financial services have changed since 1999, when Old Mutual demutualised, moving its head office to London and locating its primary listing there.

Fund manager migration to Jersey highlighted as exciting trend at annual conference

Shifts in regulation and changes in attitudes towards reputation are prompting a rise in the inward migration of alternative fund managers to Jersey, delegates at a major annual funds conference have heard.

Hawksford shortlisted twice in Citywealth’s Magic Circle Awards

The winners will be announced at a ceremony hosted by comedian Rory Bremner in London on 12th May.

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