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Partner support agreement signed between Malta Chamber and HSBC Bank Malta

The agreement was signed by Malta Chamber President Anton Borg and Michel Cordina, Head of Commercial Banking at HSBC Malta.

ABN Amro CEO Says Dutch State-Owned Bank Ready for IPO

ABN Amro Group NV expressed support for the Dutch government’s plan for protecting the nationalized bank from hostile takeovers after it returns to private markets

UK's first new private bank in 30 years opens doors

The UK's first private bank launch in 30 years has been given the regulatory green light.

HSBC Malta brings global experience to the new International Banking Centre

The IBC will be HSBC's largest branch in Malta by number of clients and will offer customised services in banking, lending, investment, and international account opening to both residents and non-resident personal clients.

Wealth Specialist Ledbury Rebranded

Continues to operate from the London office under the new brand.

Jamaica pushes as home to HSBC HQ

British banking giant, HSBC, is considering relocating its headquarters out of the UK, and one Caribbean state is now vying for the spot

Guernsey private wealth news

Review of recent Guernsey private wealth news and details of our upcoming events.

Rowan Dartington eyes further acquisitions

There will be no let-up for Rowan Dartington after an eventful year that has been marked by hires and acquisitions

Persistent Industry Challenges and Needs of Younger HNWIs Are Changing the Role of Wealth Managers

Wealth managers and firms need to evolve to meet the complex needs of their clients or risk losing business

Schroders launches BSP Credit strategy on GAIA platform

Investing primarily in global high yield corporate credit with a focus in the US, the fund will aim to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns in both up and down markets and provide investors with an absolute return of 5-7% per annum.

Fosun, others in talks to buy German private bank

Several strategic investors are in talks to buy a stake in German private

Aberdeen turns to Japan for a £100m new fund warchest

Aberdeen Asset Management has raised £100million from its major Japanese shareholder to strengthen its balance sheet and invest in new funds for a worldwide market.

L&G Said to Seek Buyers for French Insurance, Private Bank Units

Legal & General is understood to be considering a sale of its Cofunds platform, just over two years after it sealed a deal to take full ownership.

Firms enforce 'posh' hiring test

The research, published by the U.K. government's Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commission suggested that the hiring bias of firms has created a "class ceiling" in elite firms.

HSBC, JPMorgan may move parts of businesses to Luxembourg - The Times

The banks are also considering the tougher rules imposed by the European Union for conducting business outside of the eurozone

Private Banks Recruit MBA Assets As Sector Faces Digital Shift

Private banking emerges as recruitment powerhouse as sector faces tough regulation, digital disruption and competition from local wealth managers.

Private Banks Recruit MBA Assets As Sector Faces Digital Shift

Private banking emerges as recruitment powerhouse as sector faces tough regulation, digital disruption and competition from local wealth managers

Fund management investment firm IM Square launches with US focus

Philippe Couvrecelle, founder of PTH Conseil and former Chairman of the Board of Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management, and his partner, Jean Maunoury, are the architects behind this project: a global platform which will acquire minority stakes in the cap

Close Brothers sets an example as it launches scheme to help firms to take on apprentices

‘The cost is a significant barrier to small businesses who have to employ somebody and then have them not contributing for the first couple of years while they are learning.’

Med Bank opens in Belgium

Mediterranean Bank has changed its online branch in Belgium into a licensed credit institution, retaining the Me Direct brand

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